The rain falls,
plenty of rain.
People sit around,
too wet for them to work.
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Monthly Archive for December, 2005
Thanks to my sister Yolande there are now many happy mums and of course lots of happy kids too.Last week I received a box of 2nd hand clothes (mainly baby clothes) from my sister Yolande…
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Late last week I was approached by Henri - one of the technicians that works for the University's IT Department. Henri asked me if I could take come photos one of the Rugby teams in…
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Itinerary
Lae to Port Moresby to Cairns / Air Nuigini / arrive in Cairns : 11/12/05 @ 10:55amCairns to Sydney / Virgin Blue DJ396 / arrive Sydney : 11/12/05 @ 10:05pm (T2)
Leave Sydney and return to…
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Finally some photos from my recent visit to Wagang village. The above photo is of Jethro, one of the clan elders fron Wagang village. I was his guest and stayed in his house. His wife Hane and daughter Anna were great hosts and cooked and looked after me like I was one of their own…
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The above photo was taken on the Tuesday on our walk from the village to the coastal area. The walk took us around 3 hours and on the way we stopped and did some hunting and fishing…
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“Most read articles” had incorrect links and this issue has been fixed. These are stories posted to the blog that have been read by the highest number of readers by month. This section is located…
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Eagle has landed !!!
Touched down in Cairns a couple of hours ago. 6 hour wait before my connecting flight down to Sydney. Went to Rusty's markets and ate some Shushi, followed by a pistachio and hazelnut gelato…
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Have put through the following changes:
1) Countdown timer to landing in Sydney has been removed.
2) Reference to Sheena's blog has been removed due to her Blog Service Provider suspending her account (not sure why).
3) Fixed the…
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During my stay downunder over the xmas break, I can be contacted on : 0431 176911.
If calling from overseas - call : +61 431 176911
Cheers…
Itinerary
Lae to Port Moresby to Cairns / Air Nuigini / arrive in Cairns : 11/12/05 @ 10:55amCairns to Sydney / Virgin Blue DJ396 / arrive Sydney : 11/12/05 @ 10:05pm (T2)Leave Sydney and return to…
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I have now been back in Sydney for exactly 24 hours.
So, how is it?
- Got through customs without any dramas (was a little concerned about some of the gifts that I brought back)- Mum…
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…and it still feels pretty weird.
Today…
- Popped into Hornsby Council and caught up with the IT guys.
- Metup with David R. in Hornsby and had breakfast at the Blu Water Grill.
- Caught up with Brett…
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Monday, 21st of November
I am heading back to Wagang village and I am excited. It is Monday morning and I am told that the bus to Wagang leaves from the Rainbow store in town anytime…
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The preacher wakes me up again,
and I am annoyed.
Sunday morning !
Every Sunday morning !!
He rants and he raves and he sings,
others follow…
…the noise gets louder…
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Tuesday, 22nd of November
Continued on from “Wagang Village : Series 2 (Part1)”
In hindsight, day 2 of my stay in Wagang was the highlight of this visit.
As is normal in village life and especially for the…
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(Above photo was taken at the Hornsby Westfield last Wednesday (14/12/05) - with Tony and Cherie just after lunch)
The last week has been very busy. Trying to catchup with as many family and friends as…
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It's been over a week now since I landed at Sydney airport, back for the xmas break. An eye-opener indeed. Reverse culture shock is a fact (for me anyway).
There are things that I already miss…
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Wednesday, 23nd of November
Continued on from “Wagang Village : Series 2 (Part2)”
Day 3 in the village.
It rained all night - correction - it poured all night and all Wednesday morning. Rain in the tropics is…
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Sitting, waiting, looking.
Railway stations and people,
trains…
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I continue to catchup with family and friends. The last two weeks have been truly hectic and loving every minute of it. More to come…In the meantime check out some of the photos as these…
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Thursday, 24th of November
Continued on from “Wagang Village : Series 2 (Part3)”
Day 4 : my last day in Wagang…Got up just before dawn. It was very peaceful, just the rooster going off it's head at…
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So it is…. XMAS day 2005 !A very important day on the christian calendar. Just another day for many others. For me? What is XMAS for me? A time when my family come together.A time…
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Things are still hectic downunder, catching up with family and friends at a rate of knots. It’s all pretty tiring but seeing everyone has been a real joy…
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Friday, 25th of November
Continued on from “Wagang Village : Series 2 (Part4)”
My 1st day back in Lae…Had a great night's sleep in my own bed after sleeping on the hard floor in Wagang village for…
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Why did I become a volunteer ?
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