#1 because I'm assuming this is only the first of many times this year that this will happen... We, here at Chez WorldTeach, have been without Wifi for the last week or so. The Wifi at the school broke down, got fixed, the password got lost, etc. etc. etc.... This time, I can't even say TIS because I'm pretty sure this is just all internet providers ever everywhere. We tried all the local venues- McDonalds, Carls Jr, Starbucks (oh, wait, THERE IS NO STARBUCKS ON THIS ISLAND)- but none had (free) Wifi. Instead, we had to entertain ourselves with games, movies, snorkeling, and several hikes around the island, so it's kind of hard to complain. But so you all know- I'm not dead! I was not kidnapped by Samoan (Somalian?) pirates! I did not marry a Matai and disappear from civilization! All is well.
A lot has happened this past week, and I could probably write a novel on it, but instead I think everyone would rather have a brief summary followed by some pictures (because pictures say a thousand words!) (and I love parentheses!).
This last week I: planned and taught my first real(ish) lesson! Opened a bank account! Actually swam in Nu'uuli Falls! Got adopted (and, thank God, unadopted) by two puppies! Went to a Samoan church followed by a (semi)traditional (Chinese) feast! Hiked to Fagatele Bay (the first marine sanctuary on the island... there are now 5 more)! Met with some awesome fa'afafines who were equal parts informative and sassy (don't know what a fa'afafine is? Look it up. You'll be intrigued, I promise)! Went snorkeling! And probably did a lot more things I don't remember right now. But anyway. On to the photographic proof!
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| Manu'a love while riding in the back of a pick-up |
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| Underwater starfish! The unanimous favorite of all the snorkelers. |
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| Underwater reflection! (None of the underwater photos are mine, but I was there! I promise! This photographic genius is thanks to Miss Steevee!) |
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| Possibly my favorite picture of us ever... hiking to the waterfall. |
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| We are strong because we conquered The Rock (in the middle of the waterfall)! |
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| On the way to Fagatele Bay... where I apparently decided I didn't want to take photos... |
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| Me and Caroline modeling at the waterfall... yeahhhh |
There's probably more, but this seems like enough for now. I will now leave you all with something that can't possibly not make you smile and say "AWWW":
If you don't like these puppies, I don't like you. ... Just kidding... kinda. I love you and miss you all, as always! Alofa from AmSam!
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