Ok.. So no more leaving anyone hanging here.. I have been stationed on the Island of Taveuini in Fiji... It is Considered the Garden island of Fiji and the Most beautiful... Here we have it all.. White sand beaches.. Some of the best Diving anywhere in the world... And we also have the World famous waterfalls you see in the postcards and Tv and some of the most remote old growth Virgin Rainforest in all of Fiji. I will be staying in the village of Waitabu(WHY-TOM-BOO). It is on the Eastern side of Taveuini and is considered to be the most beautiful side as well... My main Project here will be working with the Local Takina(Collection of villages) in Bouma to help develope their World Famous , BOUMA NATIONAL HERITAGE PARK. My village runs the Waitabu Marine Park portion of the Park so i will working heavilly on this aspect of the park.. I have a fellow Volunteer who will be stationed about 10km away from me(2 hour walk, 1 hour kayak ride). we will be working together to come up with a marketing, business, ecotourism management plan for the park as well as ensuring the protection of its natural resources.. My fellow peace corps volunteer lives in the village of Lavena where the movie ,"Return to the Blue lagoon" was filmed.. In the BNHP(Bouma National Heritage Park) we have a trip to our marine park, a rainforest hike, a waterfall hike and also a coastal walk that ends in a fantastic waterfall that can be jumped off of for those with the balls enough to do it!! Needless to say i did it.. About 45 feet high ..!!!! Crystal Clear water with fresh water trout swimming everywhere.. And to top it off we have a backpackers lodge for you to stay in and enjoy the night, or even a few days.. i would recomend a few days here though to truly take it all in... I will also be coming up with community projects for the women of the area to help bring in a sustainable income or to at least supplement the current incomes... Plus some communtiy projects with the kids as well.. I will also be working on learning a totally new Dialect as well..!!! As if it wasn't hard enough learning one!!!! Guess i have 2 years huh.......
So i may beg some of you for a care package from time to time.. Nothing to expensive, just things that i can't get here.. I'll keep anyone up to date on that who might be interested in helping out with that.....!!
Hope everyone is doing good, and don't forget if you comment on here make sure i already have your email so i can get back to you!!!!!
Take care,
matthew
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What is your new address? I thought once you were placed in the village your address changes. We are very happy for you. This area sounds very exciting and much of what many of us thought Fiji was like. Also, what would you like sent to you in a care package??? Please let us know. I'm too tired to attempt humor this morning. Nothing really new here in Ohio except OSU brought E. Gordon Gee back as prez. Butch & Jacki stepped into the 21st century and got cell phones. Other than that...nada.
Peace,
Katie
Sounds great. You keep talking care packages, but never say what you want in them. Need details.
See ya,
Kaila
Latest news flash from the Mt. Vernon News: Protecting the plants: Mound View Cemetery workers placed red plastic cups on small groundcover plants Tuesday along Mansfield Road. According to cemetery foreman Debbie Brisco, the cups are being used to protect the plants from a weed killer that will be sprayed in the area. Of course, I had to call and harass her. After talking with your mom.....here is my E-mail address: gnktalbott@embarqmail.com
Later,
Kaila
Here is my E-mail address gnktalbott@embarqmail.com.
That's great! It'll take me a quarter to get my diving certification from OSU and I'll be out to see you! I'm really happy for you.
More news from the states: your mom, Kim, Adam, Barb, and several others went to the Knox County Fair last night. The highlights were the draft horses, roller coaster (for Adam), and funnel cakes.
CNN will host a democratic debate tonight, and the participants will answer questions that have been submitted on YouTube. Should be interesting. I saw some questions (which probably won't be used) submitted by a stuffed crab, a cartoon alien, naked people, and a tube of toothpaste. Viva democracy!!
Dear Matt,
Hello! How are you? I'm an RPCV From the FRE 3 group. Jessica Claypool (from your group) took my place. I'm really happy for you. You have a great site and your in for a great adventure. I'm home now and just surfing the web. I really miss Fiji so take my advice and soak in every second of it. Don't let anything get you down and if it does and you need someone to talk to....hit me up. Sega na Lega! Take Care and don't drink too much grog. :)
Hila
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