I arrived in Kosrae 3 weeks ago and have been studying the language and culture as I await the beginning of my service coming in 3 weeks. Madison Nena, the program assistant along with Hilman George, our language and cultural instructor conducts all the sessions. We have learned a lot of great things so far: husking coconuts, climbing coconut trees, running away from ruthless and angry dogs. The perception of dogs here are not as pets but more as defenders of property and the road. They are also eaten during big celebrations. Biking while being chased by them growling has certainly been a exhilirating experience. Food is very important. I eat 3 to 4 meals a day and usually by myself with other family members watching me. The ocean is literally 20 feet from my house. It rain's everyday sometimes for a few minutes most of the time for hours and days at a time. Malem, the village I live in typically runs out of electricity and running whenever there is a terrential downpour. Also, the concept sleeping with bed bugs has given me a new meaning to living as a typical Kosraen. Stay tuned. There will be much more in the future.
For those who have checked this site consistently over the last month I apologize for my infrequent updates. In 3 weeks when I start teaching you will be able to hear from me more...
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