The program team told me when I arrived here in Samoa, I had two jobs to complete before I could begin my assignment properly: one, find accommodation and two, find a car. I’ve completed both in just the past few days. First off, I have a house that I like to live in for the... Continue Reading →
My first week in Samoa
Just over a week ago I arrived in Samoa. Blurry eyed at 6am on a Tuesday morning, I disembarked the Qantas flight from Brisbane in the dark. As I entered the airport and walked up to the immigration officer to present my passport and visa that had only been emailed to me hours earlier, I... Continue Reading →
Is home a place? Or a feeling?
The concept of home as many other people see it is one that is difficult for me to grasp. People seem to settle in one place and feel at home. I’ve lived in more places than I can count, and yet, I still never seem to feel at home like other people. This time last... Continue Reading →