Last Saturday I participated in the Samoa Conservation Society (SCS)/Sosaiete Faasao O Samoa’s BioBlitz at the Malololelei Recreation Reserve in Malololelei, Samoa. The event was just one of 177 happening across 23 countries in the Southern Hemisphere this past weekend as part of the Great Southern BioBlitz (GSB). The view from the lookout at Malololelei... Continue Reading →
Meeting the Australian High Commissioner HE Will Robinson The first three months of my Australian Volunteers assignment has flown by! One-quarter of my year here is finished! And I feel like I’m just getting started! So far I’ve written about some of the beautiful places here in Samoa and featured some of my adventures. I... Continue Reading →
This past weekend was a big one – in more than one way. First off, it was four days long. Samoa held its national election on Friday and as per their Constitution, Thursday and Friday were public holidays. This gave people across the islands time to get to their home villages and districts for voting.... Continue Reading →
Star mounds (fetu ma'a or tia ave). The name itself evokes the sky and mystery. A mound made of stars? How could that be? Star mounds are a real life mystery that have perplexed archaeologists and other scientists here in Samoa. It’s not every day that I learn about a real life mystery. But this past weekend,... Continue Reading →
This past weekend was Father’s Day here in Samoa – a time for families to gather and celebrate Dads. Family is important to Samoans and their culture. They celebrate ten public holidays each year and three of these are dedicated to the family: Mother’s Day in May, Father’s Day in August and White Sunday which... Continue Reading →
Last Friday I was invited to plant trees with the Samoa Conservation Society to offset my carbon emissions for my trip from Australia to Samoa. I jumped at the opportunity to be out in the national park and see the ISLAND Project (Improving and Strengthening Leadership and Nature-based Development). This project seeks to address the... Continue Reading →
Believing in Me 