December 2007
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The Volunteer Experience (2007)
Why did I become a volunteer?…
10 Things that happened XMAS Day 2007
Was a private sort of a day…
And then there were 15!
The last couple of days have been hectic to say the least. With the passing away of Eli’s grandad (bubu Kandoni) we have had family coming to the house making arrangements for the funeral, coffin and organising to go back to the village for the “haus krai” and burial…
“Bubu Kandoni”
The old man dies
The old man has gone,
this morning,
news got to us this afternoon
Sorry old man…
Been a while…
Since doing a post!…
On my way to work this morning…
I witnessed what is commonly known as good old fashioned PNG justice!! As I headed into work this morning I passed a compound where there were about 20 people standing around circle like. As I approached I noticed that strong words were being exchanged by young and old…
Tante Tonia…
A few weeks ago the Schilt family farewelled it’s very dearest of aunt’s – Tante Tonia. A cousin of mine from Holland recently sent me the following description (in dutch) of the funeral…
Back from Moresby…
I arrived back in Goroka from Port Moresby after a three day AUSAID volunteer conference at the Hideaway Hotel. Note form follows as I feel buggered (might be coming down with “something”)…





