It's Election Time

Just like in the United States, this is election year in Papua New Guinea. On Saturday June 23^rd PNG adults go to the polls. Here is some interesting information about politics and government in PNG.

Goat's Milk

In December of 2010 we were asked by one of our friends at the Pacific Orientation Course to look after her kid named Glenda – that is kid as in a young goat and not a young person.  She was going to the Highlands for a visit and could not take Glenda with her.

Please forgive our future mistakes

When most people come to Papua New Guinea for the first time, they come with some fears. Sometimes they are afraid of bugs or sickness. They are usually concerned about the mistakes that they will make as they learn to live in a new culture.

As we think about our return to the States in less than two months, we also have some fears that we will make some mistakes as we relearn how to live in American culture.

1. Driving – I’m not too concerned about the big mistake of driving on the wrong side of the road. As long as you keep the driver’s side toward the center line, you are usually okay. I know that we will, however, inadvertently go to the wrong side of the car. Thankfully that can look intentional if Amy is with me as if I was just trying to be a gentleman and open the door for her. It’s also easy to turn on the turn signal instead of wipers when it starts raining or to turn on the wipers when you want to turn. My strategy to minimize embarrassment is to flip on the windshield washer like I was about to clean them.