Here are some more pics from up at sakao, and at work. Sakao Island was the last place i expected to watch a fully kitted up scotsman strut his bagpipes amongst the coconut palms. It was a very funny sight. The locals were more than confused - asking "why cant i understand that whiteman??" (because he has a VERY strong scottish accent!) I had to explain the kilt was the island dress of scotland. I think they got the picture....
Theres a pic of a big mural i got the youth to do last week - they all did some pretty awesome squares. Very fun doing it. And some more general shots of around the place.
Work has been pretty busy which has been good. Im almost ready for the new library at work to be opened and used - im getting so excited about kids getting into reading!! The sad thing about coming home soon is ive just started to get really passionate about some new projects and i'll have to pass them on to whoever comes next...ah well. Thats life i guess. I'm organising some of our youth to get trained in ESOL type stuff to teach kids how to read which is pretty exciting as its something we have huge potential for but are not being particularly effective yet. Exciting times!
Fest Napuan is this weekend with 26 string bands, blackseeds, a number of hiphop groups, about 30 church choirs and numerous other acts to entertain us all weekend. So im hoping the rain stops (its been going for 3 days now, i guess the rainy season is here!!!). It should be a good weekend though.
Otherwise.....o i went diving with a doogong and gave him a bg pat - totally unreal interacting with something like that int he wild! Very cool. Lots have people have asked what a doogong is....like a dolphin crossed with a sealion with a really huge nose. Very cool. Very inquisitive.
And i got bitten by a dog the other night which was pretty exciting. It wasnt too bad but i did go to hospital just to be on the safe side. Its healing up well!
We also entered a short film int he inagural Vila Film Fest which won first place and me as best female actress!!! Haha, very fuin making and i surprised even myself with my stunning ballet ability...(not!)
Benjamin comes in 2 weeks!! Wow, so excited. Thinking of ya all - not long to go now :) God bless
