The lakes (at least two) mentioned in the Pilot book are not in the interior but on the east side lower down, according to the natives. Friday, September 12, 1924. Naiau. Underway from Tuvutha anchorage at 2:30 A.M. Reached N.W. corner of Naiau at 6:30, where we landed 6:45. The island is sub-ovate in outline 2 by 3 1/4 miles. The slopes rise steeply, in many parts precipitously, to a height of 500 to 580 feet. They are heavily wooded and somewhat resemble those of Tuvutha except that the ter- racing is less pronounced. The shore alternates between sand beach and lime- stone cliff with undercut shelf, the latter being chiefly at the points. The reef is close in for much of its length, especially on the west side where it is practically fringing. Small boats can pass around the N.E. and S. sides at half tide. Followed the coast around the N.E. point. Passed a sandy beach bay cut off on both sides by rocky points and ridges which is used for pig raising. Several fat, large sows with litters. The village of Narothivo is situated on the N.E. side. It consists of about a dozen native houses, with perhaps 50 inhabitants. From here a good trail leads along the beach to Salia, and another mounts a high grass and scrub covered ridge of volcanic origin, which lies between shore and indented lime- stone ridge, to the interior. Proceeded to Salia village at the most eastern point, opposite a small break in the reef. This is a larger and more prosperous looking village, with about 25 or 30 houses, over 100 inhabitants and two Chinese stores. From here a trail ascends the volcanic ridge and joins that from Narothivo to the interior. The limestone ridges enclose a large central basin which is unique in being nearly flat and covered with grass, scrub and numbers of Pandanus plants.