Robert@PNG

After about 5 weeks of PNG election shenanigans and the associated violence
especially in rural areas we made it back to “Wara-Guma” yesterday. With the
two ITShare volunteers being on board for a few weeks we thought it an
opportune time to travel to Kaubasis and share the village experience with
our two Australian friends.

The CEO of the Hospital - Dr. Apa, allowed us to use his vehicle yesterday
to travel to the village. The timing was perfect as we had a bunch of stuff
to take back to the “Hut” in preparation for Mum's visit in a few weeks
time. Kitchenware, cups, cutlery, curtains and bedding, a couple of kerosene
lamps, a jerry can for water and enough food for Eli and Mama Olgan as the
two were staying on for a few days to straighten up the garden and also the
inside of the house.

To walk or drive into a PNG village is an unbelievable experience. Although
I have lost track of how many times I have done the village visit, it gets
to me every time. The hospitality and the friendliness of the locals are
second to none and I laugh within when I reflect on the perception that
folks have back at home of this country.

The “Hut” is basically ready and is now liveable. Interestingly, I have yet
to stay over a night, in a way I'm nervous - the idea of sleeping and eating
in my very own Simbu residence - feels kind of weird. Like a new level of
something - a new experience - perhaps more surrender.

One thing I know for sure… sharing all of this with Mum when she gets here
in a few weeks is going to be magic.

The “crew” at the entrance of the “Hut” (with John and Karl from ITShare) as we were leaving to head back to
Goroka…

For other photos from yesterday - check out the “The “Hut” @ Waraguma
(Kaubasis)” photo album.