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. Weekend drives to Lufa Down the Highlands Highway with the family Spectacular scenery Mountains rise to the side As we … More Lufa Ramblings
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. Verbal jungle drums beat… We’re on leave overseas When the rumours hit town My job is gone when I return … More K is for Konedobu
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. Imagine if you will a country with spectacular, awe-inspiring scenery from fierce mountain ranges clothed in almost impenetrable jungle to … More Imagine Independence
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. Massed warriors gather in the Goroka showground Highland tribes with spears, arrows and axes Feathers, beads, and arse gras[i] Pig … More Highlands Warriors
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 second flight ever is Brisbane to Moresby Leaving family and friends, and me, in tears Days later the little … More F is for Flying in PNG
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. Four years in (Port) Moresby Ela Beach excursions as a family A weekend drive to check the mail A few … More Ela Beach Excursions
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. Daytrips from Goroka in our first car, the yellow Datsun Roads in the Highlands limited, daytrip opportunities few Often up … More D is for Daulo Pass
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 colony administered by Australia Bequeathed by the United Nations Colonial administrators Shorts and long socks de rigeur Public servants … More Colonials and Clubs
Much of the year we rush from pillar to post, taking a lot of the good things in life for granted. I’ve recently attended a gratitude class with local Toni Powell (an amusing and engaging speaker), who presents the many benefits to our health and well-being in having gratitude for so much in our lives … More My Gratitudes
Over the years I’ve often written about battles and family members who have fought in them. Today is a little more personal. As a young bride, I went to the then-Territory of Papua New Guinea with my newly-minted husband. Nothing all that strange in that perhaps, as many young women made the same migration for … More Monday Memories, NFHM and Milne Bay
Family history across the seas 