So I’ve got great news. My “fale samoa”, or hut, is finally built. The day was March 3, 2009 and it was a glorious day. The “mayor” who put this off again and again finally came through (with a little pressure from the high chief). This morning the muscle of the village and I went to the bush to get wood. The frame was up and sturdy in four hours. Samoans are very resourceful when it comes to construction. The nails were reused so there was no cost in getting this thing up. Finishing touches are applied by the use of a chainsaw. Coconut leaves are weaved and used as a roof. It took one day. The “mayor” made a comment along these lines. “Ua. Oh Simi. Samoa very strong, fast build house, one day ehheheh.” I replied, “more like five months buddy”. Everybody laughed, even him.
I’ll get some pictures up soon. Take care and thank you to those of you who are sending books.
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