This a little late, considering our first group meeting was a while ago. Unfortunately, I missed the beginning of the meeting because I had to work, but I got there pretty quickly. I missed the ice-breaker games and introductions though, so I still don't really know the other girls yet. But there'll be plenty of time for that. :-)
New info from the meeting:
We're probably hiring the Fijians to build us a sleeping hut, and we'll just bring a couple of tents.
We're digging our own latrine and burning any trash we may have.
Sharyn (Dr. Jones) has sent a letter to the King of Lau informing him of our plans and formally asking his permission to visit and work on the island. :-)
I will DEFINITELY need dramamine for the 2-3 day cargo ship ride to Nayau.
I need to buy a headlamp.
We'll be spending several days on the main island of Viti Levu both before and after Nayau, and we'll have access to internet during that time.
Fijian words/phrases of the day:
iko - fish
Vakamalua mada. - More slowly, please.
qasenivuli - teacher
gonevuli - student
Au sa katakata. - I'm hot.
Au sa viakana. - I'm hungry.
Au via sili waitui. - I want to swim in the sea.
I'll keep you updated!
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