For several months now it has been hot and dry here in Samoa. We have had water shortages meaning nothing coming out of the tap for entire afternoons. The earth went dusty and we had to eek out any water we did have so that the plants could also have a small drink. At work they are collecting water bottles for Tokelau who are in even more dire situation to us.
But this afternoon the heavens opened, the temperature dropped 10 degrees (is this now winter?) and it hasn't stopped raining since! The male students poured out onto the field at the back of campus with rugby and soccer balls in tow. After a short run up they dived with a splash into what was now a mini lake and slid in glee while everyone else watched on shrieking in laughter.
Just goes to show you are never too old to play in puddles!
But this afternoon the heavens opened, the temperature dropped 10 degrees (is this now winter?) and it hasn't stopped raining since! The male students poured out onto the field at the back of campus with rugby and soccer balls in tow. After a short run up they dived with a splash into what was now a mini lake and slid in glee while everyone else watched on shrieking in laughter.
Just goes to show you are never too old to play in puddles!
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2 comments:
Hi, I really enjoy reading your blog. I know in your earlier ones you talked about shipping everything over when you moved there? Do you mind sharing how much that cost, and whether you think it was worthwhile (Cost wise) I can send my email addy if you dont want to post on here. Im just in process of moving, and wondering if its worthwhile to ship everything over, or sell up, and buy again there? Ive had two quotes that are significantly different, so not sure if one is missing things, or the other is underestimating.
Thanks for your help.
Hi there. We have found most rental houses here come fully furnished so you don't really need to ship all your furniture, couches, beds, white ware etc if you don't want to. There are also a few places here to get something if you find you do need it, as long as you are happy to take what is on offer! We basically shipped more personal items and sporting equipment. You may want to bring entertainment type stuff with you like DVDs and books. From memory it was a few thousand $$$ for the shipping but we did bring our car at that stage so drove that into the container and packed other things around it. There are now plenty of places here that sell right hand drive cars at sensible prices so you can also sort that when you get here. Happy to answer further questions either here or via email.
Adam and Angela
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