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? The ground crew rush to the aircraft “Take this box to Hagen” “What’s in it?” “Mosquitoes from the coast” … More Zany, Quirky or Weird?
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. Every year the Christmas food Includes my grandmother’s pudding And her Scottish shortbread My mother’s Christmas cake A traditional hot … More X is for PNG Xmases
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. His father had two postings in Wewak On the first, the headmaster Brandi High School For him, a new sibling … More Wewak Wandering
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. 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
Family history across the seas 