No, I've not been certified insane (although there are people who think otherwise) but I can finally confirm that I am going to the Solomon Islands as Team Leader on a distance teacher training project. Some of you know that I have been talking about it for a few weeks but the contract has arrived so I guess I really have to go now.
I was first/last in Solomon Islands when I went to visit my friend Ian in Bougainville (which is strickly speaking Papua New Guinea, but it is also known as north Solomon Islands) in 1984. I'd gone to a Girl Scout Leaders meeting in Brisbane for the Commonwealth Games and then I managed to get up to Kieta afterwards. I'm sure a lot has changed in 25 years.
I'm really looking forward to this project - and not a little apprehensive as it is rather outside my comfort zone in terms of territory. But I enjoy working with teachers and it will definitely be a new challenge. I am working for NZAID and they seem like a friendly and supportive agency ... and very committed to this project. I'll be 5 weeks in-country this visit and then have to make 2 or 3 more trips over the coming year with a possibility of an extension.
I'll try to keep you posted on this blog ... as my brother said last week - do let us know every few days, we worry about you. Don't worry Bruv - I'll be fine!
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