This series of blog posts is part of the A to Z 2019 Blogging Challenge in which I will write snapshot memories of my early married life in the then Territory of Papua New Guinea. No, I haven’t forgotten my alphabetical order, but today is Anzac Day in Australia so I’ve jumped over V to … More War in PNG – Anzac Day 2019
This series of blog posts is part of the A to Z 2019 Blogging Challenge in which I will write snapshot memories of my early married life in the then Territory of Papua New Guinea. Public Servants and expats in PNG Were provided with housing Fibro external walls mostly Louvres in all the windows for … More Uniformity in housing
This series of blog posts is part of the A to Z 2019 Blogging Challenge in which I will write snapshot memories of my early married life in the then Territory of Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea was my introduction to travel Not just for work relocations But on charter flights or Trips Down … More Travel and the Trobriands
This series of blog posts is part of the A to Z 2019 Blogging Challenge in which I will write snapshot memories of my early married life in the then Territory of Papua New Guinea. Homesick and overwhelmed By sights, sounds and smells I write lengthy epistles To family and friends far away. Countless pages … More Sogeri, Samarai and Sadness
This series of blog posts is part of the A to Z 2019 Blogging Challenge in which I will write snapshot memories of my early married life in the then Territory of Papua New Guinea. An unexplored country Offers opportunities for Missionaries of all varieties To cultivate Christianity Carve out their own patch. Anglicans, Catholics, … More Religion PNG Style
This series of blog posts is part of the A to Z 2019 Blogging Challenge in which I will write snapshot memories of my early married life in the then Territory of Papua New Guinea. Misis Kwin I kam long Goroka Na sindaun na lukluk nabaut[i] Visitors come to Goroka to see one another Tribal … More The Queen visits Goroka
This series of blog posts is part of the A to Z 2019 Blogging Challenge in which I will write snapshot memories of my early married life in the then Territory of Papua New Guinea. However, today’s post comes from my husband’s recollections of his first home in the Territory of Papua New Guinea when … More Popondetta Recollections
“Wanem dispela ‘olgeta samting’?”[i] A generic everything Craft and artefacts From places where we’ve lived. Woven straw mat For picnics in PNG or at the beach Beaded necklaces as farewell gifts Lufa rugs in grey or white. A favourite Buka basket Far too small for even a small pikinini[ii]. Or a serving tray for canapes. … More Olgeta Samting
This series of blog posts is part of the A to Z 2019 Blogging Challenge in which I will write snapshot memories of my early married life in the then Territory of Papua New Guinea. A country where expats Move or are moved From place to place Is proof of the saying: Friends for a … More New friends, old friends
This series of blog posts is part of the A to Z 2019 Blogging Challenge in which I will write snapshot memories of my early married life in the then Territory of Papua New Guinea. My husband’s “place” Has a place in my heart Our first home Many memories Some clear, some faded. A … More Milne Bay Magic
Family history across the seas 