"Frodo: I can't do this, Sam. Sam: I know. It's all wrong. By rights we shouldn't even be here. But we are. It's like in the great stories, Mr. Frodo. The ones that really mattered. Full of darkness, and danger, they were. And sometimes you didn't want to know the end, because how could the … Continue reading Reflections from Mt. Doom
Tag: Fieldwork Lessons
Check 1, 2…
Fieldwork Lesson #5 is one I KNOW, but for some reason, I didn't do... ALWAYS test your sound equipment. Don't just test it before you record, which I did, but after your recording, play it back and make sure it worked. I bought a new voice recorder before coming because my other one is over … Continue reading Check 1, 2…
Planes, Ships, and Motor Canoes
A few weeks ago (Nov 9-12) we took a trip to Isabel Province. We plan to return to Isabel next year for about 5-6 months of my research. The goal was to make connections in the community, share my research project, and check out the living situation. We were able to do all three, though … Continue reading Planes, Ships, and Motor Canoes
One Month In
One month ago (and a few days), Mike and I landed in the Solomon Islands. I can't believe we have already been here one month. Time is going quickly. So how has the last month been? It is hard to summarize in a few words so I will describe in categories. Settling in/Living/Food Our house … Continue reading One Month In
One Week In
We have been in the Solomons now for about one and a half weeks. We spent our first few days settling into our new place, buying supplies, and orienting ourselves to Honiara. I showed Mike the central market, local shops, cafes for coffee and AC, as well as some local cuisine. We are borrowing a … Continue reading One Week In
