Author Archives: Jacinta

Normal Programming Resumed

Things back to normal today. Kids back at school, did supermarket shopping, took the littlest to playgroup, went for a run, drove through a police checkpoint … I am guessing they’re back at work, even purchased my daily newspaper while … Continue reading

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Where are all the Police?

Kids went back to school after term break on Thursday last week. But life is never dull here in POM (Port Moresby) and yesterday saw Police stand themselves down from active duty. At the end of the day it’s a … Continue reading

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Only in PNG …

… do I get txt messages like this: “riot at koki, tell all to stay home” All sorted, as police there now, but I haven’t heard from my haus meri whose bus travels through Koki. Hope she’s ok. Protest marchers … Continue reading

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the bedside basket

I finished crocheting Xavier’s bedside basket last night before I went to bed, whilst the hubster was at “boys night out”. Here’s the pattern / recipe / notes I wrote down as I made it. I’ve also typed it up … Continue reading

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Local Craft Market

Every month we head down to the Ela Beach craft markets here in Port Moresby. Last time, it got rained out. But we still managed to purchase a handmade basket with lid for Xanthe’s trinkets, and some gorgeous beaded necklaces. … Continue reading

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