I've wanted to visit Australia for as long as I can remember. Being this close to Australia but not having been there was driving me crazy. So after a couple of months here in Honiara, I convinced Rachel that we should visit Austalia for some R&R. Since most of the flights out of the Solomons … Continue reading A Few Days Down Under
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A Taste of the Island Cultures
Sometimes people ask me to describe the Solomon Islands. They often ask: What are the people like? What is their culture like? What do they eat? I always struggle to answer because the Solomon Islands are very diverse. There are nine provinces spread over 1100 kilometers, with over 70 distinct languages. Generally, the people are … Continue reading A Taste of the Island Cultures
A Rainy Afternoon
Mike and I had hoped to go on a hike today to a waterfall, but there wasn't room in the cars, so that will be an adventure for a different weekend. It turned out alright though. Since it rained all day, the friends who went were probably slipping and sliding the whole time! So what … Continue reading A Rainy Afternoon