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
“Be in Goroka next week” they said “Sure, no problem!” Hah! A baby, a mother cat, five kittens Public Works packing crates Crazy packing and cleaning Cat and kittens to the high school Only a small grey kitten to join us Guilty consciences for decades. Turns out the choice for the District Inspector of Education … More Going to 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. 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. 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
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. Dark faces with bright red mouths Sitting on the footpath, chatting in Pidgin or Motu Feels like they’re staring, so … More Of Buai and Boroko
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. Low flying aircraft scares the cockatoos, Clouds drape the mountain ridges. Villages, jungle, new faces, new names. A far cry … More Alotau and Acronyms
Family history across the seas 