The world lost a sweet, innocent soul last week. I heard the news through a series of Facebook messages sent to me by my host family and Undra's father, Willy (this is the only way we communicate, now). Baby Undra had gotten sick last week and tragically succumbed to her illness on January 7th, 2020 … Continue reading Grieving from afar
Before I left Marae, I filmed myself walking through the entire village to give you all an inside look into village life, what other homes look like, where things are located, etc. Enjoy!
Hi everyone! Before I left Emae, I filmed a video tour of my Peace Corps house. My brother says that my house was nicer than he had imagined it to be. What do you think?
Hi Everyone, Here is a video I took of the Marae cemetery. I found the history and politics behind the cemetery quite interesting. Enjoy!
Today is my last full day in Vanuatu. I can't believe it! Imran and I have been busy receiving medical clearances, closing out bank accounts, shipping stuff home, and planning our trip to South East Asia. It's been a busy week, and we're ready for the next adventure. This will also be my last Foto … Continue reading Foto Friday: “Farewell TamTam Ceremony”
*Sorry for the late Foto Friday, yet again! This past week has been a crazy, emotional, and stressful rollercoaster ride of packing up my house, saying farewell to my home and the people I've called family for the past two years, and trying to get myself and Brownie off of Emae and into Port Vila … Continue reading Foto Friday: “Point Stone Snorkeling”
My community has been busy, busy, busy these last few weeks! Everyone is preparing for the Emae Mini Agriculture Show set to take place June 18 - 21. The show is being hosted by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD). The show's theme is "Grow organic, eat local, think global," and is a … Continue reading Foto Friday: “Emae Mini Agriculture Show”
As the only "white man" in my village, I'm somewhat of a novelty. Most days I fit in just like anyone else, but I'll always stand out and be treated differently in some respects. We call this the "fishbowl effect;" we're like a goldfish stuck in a bowl, with nowhere to go, and with all … Continue reading Hair care for a pseudo-celebrity
Hi folks! Sorry for the delayed Foto Friday this week. We lost service for about four days here on Emae. So, in honor of a this #peacecorpsproblem, I decided to shed light on how cellphone network and internet access works in Vanuatu. To start off, you should know that when I first arrived in Emae, … Continue reading Foto Friday: “The ins and outs of cellular network in Vanuatu”
This is the third installment of Tok Fani, in which I share some of the funny conversations or situations I’ve had while figuring out life here in Vanuatu. In Bislama, “tok fani” roughly translates to "joke," so this is my attempt at translating/sharing some of the awkward, funny, unbelievable, or downright outrageous conversations or encounters … Continue reading Tok Fani #3: Conversations worth remembering
Peace Corps In Paradise 