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Talofa from Pago Pago
"Tah-low-fah" is hello in Samoan on this island of Pago Pago ("Pango Pango"). Am. Samoa is an incorporated territory of the U.S. and Pago Pago is the seat of government. The currency is U.S. dollars and both English and Samoan are spoken. Despite the ...
Outrigger racing
... ; They really get moving. We had been practicing all week, and all the social races were pretty competitive, even if the American Samoan team got walloped by the Samoans, mostly due to a lack of serious practice. Amanda and I catered the ...
Sailing, in hell
In the morning, I woke up alone, in my fale, sweating, with a pounding headache, and an insatiable thirst. We were supposed to go sailing that afternoon, and just the thought of being on a boat repulsed me. I got some water, took a shower, ...
Arrive in Amerika Samoa
Tom and I arrived, I sick and ready for bed. Went to my dads and slept for 4 ...
Tin Can Island mail reminder
Just arrived in Pago Pago, American Samoa so will give you a report on the town later. Just a reminder to those of you who would like a postcard with a unique stamp from Tin Can Island, PLEASE send me your mailing address now. The cut off time for the ...
pago pago
Cant believe the time is flying, we off to pago pago American Samoa, you really no your in the states now they drive on the wrong side of the road. And even in this small island there is a macdonalds and a Kentucy fried chicken. Oh well the rest of the ...
Our last small Pacific Island.
... we left on the cruise. It turned out that nobody else bothered to do this, and I was just being overly careful. Although American Samoa is very strict about people moving to the island, they have a very laid back approach and way of life. Which explains ...
Tsunami destroys the island
... a tsunami is about to hit). It was while I was doing this that I first heard that the wave had already hit the capital Pago Pago, which lies about 6 miles east of my school. Soon after this another teacher said that the wave had also obliterated the west ...
Hurricanes, Heat, and Samoans trying to run fast
It's been a busy couple of months since I last updated the blog. Right after I last wrote I began coaching track and field, which was a very interesting experience. At first, I was the only coach, and had a very motley crew of athletes. On ...
Greetings from American Samoa
... Rest.) for dinner...was unbelievably good!! as has been all the food...Today we arrived in Pago Pago ( pronounced Pango Pango ) in American Samoa. It is very small amidst a very tropical setting, lush and green. Toured around the town...had a ...
3.5 weeks in
... not only to stop giving me and my roomates our stipend each month, but to throw the entire group of volunteers out of American Samoa. My roomates and I were not happy with the decision, as the contract the Department of Education signed gives them ...
One week in
... one week to get set up in my new place before school starts. Oh, apparently because it's a u.s. territory, calls to and from american samoa are treated just like long distance calls in the u.s. So if anyone wants/needs to get ahold of me ...
2 months in
... moisture from getting past. I think it might be called the rainshadow affect, but who knows, I'm no science major. Anyway, American Samoa gets about 300 inches of rain every year. That's almost an inch everyday. We are in the dry ...
Heat, Rats, and Dogs: Life on a Tropical Island
In a lot of ways things aren't that different from the beginning of the year, I’m still in about the same routine. My classes are going well. It’s taken me 6 months, but I finally feel like I have my students under control and have ...
Routine – all quizzes, cocktails and demos
So, as the ship sailed away from Bora Bora, the next stop is Pago Pago in American Samoa, 1114-odd miles away and 2 days sailing - time for Roisin and Chris to get back in to their 'routine'. The routine was by now having a familiar look about it. ...
I AmSam - Pago squared
... Hemisphere. The clocks went back another hour so Chris and Roisin are now 12 hours behind the UK. Pago Pago (pronounced Pango Pango) is the main town in American Samoa. As in most of these islands, the origins are volcanic. The bay of Pago Pago was formed ...
Port Vila, Vanuatu to Pago Pago, American Samoa
... ; There is no control tower at NSTU, I sense something of a political dominance thing between Samoa and American Samoa. In any event, I was self announcing to Pago Pago traffic as I approached, lined up, and landed on runway 05 at NSTU. ...
Finally aboard
... of their leisurely sail trip around the world. It was very dark as we drove for about 1/2 hour along the coast of American Samoa, pulled into a gas station, walked around the back and down some cement steps to a small rock where his dinghy was tied ...
Crossing the Equator
Crossing the Equator - 7th February 2008. (09.55 ships time 19.55 UK time approx 165 degrees west) We celebrated crossing the equator by King Neptune's Court being convened around the central pool. Great fun was had by all see ...
Pago Pago American Samoa
Pago Pago (American Samoa) - 9th February 2008. Hot, humid and the occasional shower was the weather of the day when we arrived at Pago Pago. We had no trips planned and decided to wander around the harbour, however on leaving the ship there ...
Enroute to Pago Pago February 5 - February 9,2012
February 5, 2012 – Enroute to Pago Pago, American Samoa We started our morning with the "Lazy Sunday Morning Brunch", which is held every Sunday while at sea. This is a magnificent display of all kinds of wonderful foods in multiple tables ...
Pago Pago
... , which means they cannot vote for the U.S. president. The U.S. Navy’s presence can be seen in the Pago Pago Bay. American TV is broadcast by satellite to the most remote villages on the island. The Samoan way of life still retains ...
Pago Page, American Samoa
Wonderful and colorful island where we had two young students as quides. Visited a beautiful small hotel on the sea with waves breaking against the ...
Tyler's Holiday
... the fantastic view over the South Eastern Coast. We reviewed our little tourist guide for the "Things you Must do while in American Samoa". #5 was visit Goat Island Cafe. It was open on Sunday & had an all day menu, bar, private beach ...
Samoa with a little slice of America
... and along the way he regaled us with stories about Samoa and his life. He was actually from Western Samoa, but he came to American Samoa in his 20s and fell in love. Come to think of it, he spoke with some kind of Pacific Island accent that I ...
American Samoa, Day 4
... good shape for our transfer over to the inter-island flight to Hilo. It has been a very interesting experience visiting American Samoa - a contrast of stark, largely unspoiled natural beauty with an almost third-world society. One the one hand, the ...
Rainforest to Reef: Mount Alava Hike
took this hike and saw the rainforest from top to bottom. Never realized how the forest changes as you go from higher to lower elevations. Its described here. http://amsamoa-busycorner.blogspot.com/p/videos.html JW ...
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