Posted October 31, 2008 in | Towns, PMV's & Street life |
The perception that outsiders have of Papua New Guinea basically remains unchanged over the years. According to the Australian Government, a friend and close neighbour, PNG remains a violent, dangerous and extremely risky country to travel. Is this only perception or is there some truth to this?…
Posted October 30, 2008 in | Planti Stori long Ples |
For three days and nights the eight Keto-Tapasi Clans rejoiced. Young and old, they danced and they sang, they celebrated the traditions of their ancestors. Men that had never worn bilas before did so for the first time. The old sat down with the young to teach them the intricacies of body decoration. Over the three day period singsing groups from all over Kaubasis expressed custom with spontaneity and pride. Many an old folk told me how they had not witnessed such a display of unity and community spirit since they were young kids…
Posted October 29, 2008 in | Corkers |
It is said that only great minds are able to read the following…
Posted October 28, 2008 in | Home Sweet Home |
Last night the granny flat where Mama Blogan was living and the “haus kunai” out the back of the house went up in flames. Lucky no one was hurt nor any thing major lost through the fire…
Posted October 27, 2008 in | Planti Stori long Ples |
We have just come back from the most amazing five days in the village. Papua New Guinea is full of surprises but there’s a few experiences that stand out above all others, the last few days will definitely go down in my memoirs as the best of the best…
Posted October 24, 2008 in | Corkers |
Have pity on this poor farmer!…
Posted October 23, 2008 in | Liklik Toksave |
I’m going to share a short story with you that clearly demonstrates the obvious corruption and at times twisted behaviour that is endemic within Papua New Guinea. When folks talk about corruption they inevitably point their fingers at the halls of power in Port Moresby or the assemblies at Provincial level, they blame Politicians and bureaucrats, some point there finger at the Police or maybe even big business and of course the last few years the asians have copped it…
Posted October 22, 2008 in | Corkers |
Every so often a new species of flora is discovered in Papua New Guinea and this one is a cracker there’s definitely a reason why they call this the Land of the Unexpected!!…
Posted October 21, 2008 in | Planti Stori long Ples |
Today we head to Kaubasis village and our “Hut” in preparation for a gathering on Thursday of the eight Keto and Tapasi Clans to celebrate and mark the launching of our newly registered association. This day has been close to 18 months in the making and can be considered a major milestone for the village folks…
Posted October 20, 2008 in | Wordpress |
A long time friend recently sent me an email in which he used the word “Kaizen”. You might be thinking what the heck is “Kaizen” (as I did when I first saw the word) and how does it relate to Wordpress or blogging?…
Losing a close friend 
“Decimation” 
Sorry for rubbing it in folks! 
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International kickboxing tournament
Papua New Guinea Statutory Declaration
When you reach the highest form of samadhi, you realize there are hundreds more beyond that. - Patanjali, 400 B.C.[...]
