My office at home is going to be relocated.
I had a tradesman out this afternoon to install a lock on the door of
one of the spare rooms. The office and anything else of value…
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Was a private sort of a day.A 10 point summary:1) Had “half” the clan over last night. I think about 15 bunked down for the night - young and old. All up from Lae for…
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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…
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Liva Lave or commonly known as Livex…
The local wine - this one happens to be “Wild Fruits”…
Packs quite a punch.
The locals mix it with lemonade or coke or sometimes even straight cordial.
I prefer it straight!
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Is open, blatant and at the highest levels!!”As greed overrides integrity and as their stomachs get fatter - the PNG people head straight for despair” (RS)Story as it appeared on the front page of todays…
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During the four weeks that Mum has stayed with us in PNG she has experienced the following:- True PNG hospitality and friendliness.- An overnight stay with a real village chief.- Some pretty hairy 4 wheel…
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A couple of weeks ago a fight broke out in the street outside the house.
The father and son boxing team!
Spectators? Plenty!
Right out the front of the local Jehovah Witness' Church!
Camera handy!
Nothing like a bit of…
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We live just around he corner from the National Sports Institute (NSI), this is the location where vote counting is taking place for the whole of the Eastern Highlands Province (EHP). It has been a…
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Most ballot boxes were transported back to the central counting area on the same day that polling took place (9/7/07). Others, especially ballot boxes from the rural areas took a little longer. Polling took place…
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I can be found most afternoon’s strolling the streets of West Goroka. I have a soft spot for street boys and there’s lots of them hanging around the West Goroka shops. I inevitably stop for a chat or a chew or both. Some sell buai or smokes, others sell band-aids, batteries or clothes. Anything really, anything that sells. In PNG survival is difficult and the street sellers do their best to make an extra few bucks…
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One of those words in the English language that I don't get to use very often. Sundry! Have you ever wondered where the word comes from? (I have and in fact I'm wondering right now)A…
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The intensity
builds…Sing-sing,bilas,and gatherings.
Yes – plenty of
gatherings,Street corners,Homes,And campaign houses.
All hope,All trust,All wish,For better
leadership. Trucks and busesFilled to the brim,Pumping out messages,Candidates desperate for a vote.
Cash hand outs,And promises.More cash,And of…
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Until the wee hours !!
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Last night we ate like kings!
“Mamboo” is a style of PNG cuisine that basically involves stuffing a piece of bamboo with goodies and then throwing it on to the fire for an hour or so. Uncle Joel was staying with us for a couple of nights and last night we had a feast for dinner. One of the best things about living in the PNG Highlands is the cheap and easy access to a range and selection of vegetables that are just superb…
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The following story appeared in Tuesday's edition of The National newspaper (8/5/07). Jeffery, who was shot dead by Lae Police this week…
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We got broken into last night. The thieves
climbed over the fence and stole our water pump and in the process destroyed the
water supply to the house. We know it happened around midnight because Eli
heard…
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We have been in Lae since late last week. Eli travelled down by PMV last Thursday and I flew down with Air Link aroyund lunchtime Friday. Great to see the old haunts and catch-up with some…
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Nearby…
Kama corner and markets,
several beer stores,
settlements within walking distance…
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We moved yesterday from Mendikwae Lodge down to the Hospital
grounds into a house commonly known as the Transit House. This is our 2nd
move in less than a week and I’m starting to get the…
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