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Watermelons and Hard Boiled Eggs

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Hello Family and Friends This week we continue our teaching of Succeed in School (SIS) classes nearly every day, with nearly 90 youth attending at 3 different locations with 2 classes at each of these locations. As we have mentioned before, providing healthy snacks is always part of the experience, and this week became our "watermelon and boiled egg week." Spending the evening at the resort Iriki for dinner. Beautiful views from our table. At the downtown Port Vila market, we were excited to see watermelons back in season. Unlike the U.S., where typically fruits are available year‑round, here they only appear when the season allows. We bought two massive 20‑lb melons (about $30 each) and served generous slices to the youth. They were thrilled, each received at least two slices, and their smiles made the expense worth it. The two watermelons purchased from the market downtown. They were massive size.  We were told watermelons come from the Vanuatu island of Malekula. For Thu...
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Shefa Day in Vanuatu

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Hello, my Family and my dear Friends! It is my turn to share with you our week of service here in Vanuatu. I must begin by telling you that I LOVE Vanuatu in the Wintertime! There is a gentle island breeze that we enjoy on most days. The evenings are spectacular although the locals are freezing. On Friday of this week, I taught Institute for Katimal as he was on the island of Santo for an Inservice training meeting with teachers there. I went into the classroom to set it up and opened all the windows! The breeze was glorious! I was in a very happy place. As the students arrived, they went and closed all the windows. Blah! My happy place was for a moment. The students were wearing long sleeves and jackets. The temperature was around 68 with the breeze. Winter in Vanuatu (May thru Oct) 78 to 83 during the day -- burrrrr!!! Perfect weather! Last week Mark shared that we went snorkeling, I must admit that when I jumped into the water it was a bit fresh (meaning cold) and even chillier wh...
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Chief Roi Mata unifies the tribes, and our tribe enjoyed a week at the lake without us!!!

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Hello Family & Friends, It’s my turn to write this week’s letter. I always wonder if my ramblings bore you, but if even one of you enjoys them, then it’s worth it. Darleen and I aren’t great journalers, so these letters also give us a weekly reminder of what we have been doing while having this opportunity to serve such wonderful people. Here are a few highlights from the week (not all in order). After church this Sunday we had to stop and  look at the beach as the waves crashed over the coral.  The beauties of the ocean are incredible. Visit to Mangaliliu Village The little Presbyterian Church that was organized by missionaries that visited the islands.   It still has  the bell they brought from England. I really enjoy learning about the history of a country, and learning about the islands of Vanuatu is definitely something I'm enjoying becoming more familiar with.   On Saturday, we visited the village of Mangaliliu.   Elder and Sister L...
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