Hey Friends,
I just flew into town and am totally overwhelmed, but these are the most important points you need to know.
1. Yes, I just left the island for good. Here in Port Vila until June 19 when I leave for New Zealand.
2. Yes, the rumours are true - there was a massive earthquake during my goodbye party last Friday. No, no one died. Yes, there is a huge amount of damage. We all camped out at the Aid Post for five nights singing, praying, cooking the fallen breadfruit, and 'doing the disaster' as a community (yes, it's all on film). They were going to break camp yesterday when I left but the strong aftershocks and rumours of potential volcanic activity have kept them together. There's broken homes, ruined gardens, landslides, and most urgently - 14 water tanks in our community destroyed - a good majority of the water supply. I am up to my ears in relief effort details, but do stay tuned for ways you can donate to "Save Tongoa". I'm working on it as fast as I can.
And yes, "Kokoru-Kamam" is going to be the best documentary ever.
Thrilled to be back alive and well and back online! I'd love to hear from you all.
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5 comments:
Wow! Talk about an exist strategy! Haa haa, okay, not funny, but still! Congratulations! YoU DID IT! YOU MADE IT!!! I will have to look up that earthquake. During training we had a 7.3 earthquake. Living in SoCal, now, we just had one three weeks ago that was a 4.7 and scared me pretty good. 7.3 will take out most of LA, I imagine.
Keep writing!
Amy
THANK GOODNESS you and all the islanders survived without injury!! I can't imagine how scary it all must have been. And how sad that so much was damaged! ~ it won't be easy to replace or fix the buidings and gardens. The water tanks are vital -- good luck in raising funds to send replacements! Please let us all know what we can do.... Unbelievable that you will truly be finished your service in 9 days!!!! Love, Jackie
THANK GOODNESS you and all the islanders survived without injury!! I can't imagine how scary it all must have been. And how sad that so much was damaged! ~ it won't be easy to replace or fix the buidings and gardens. The water tanks are vital -- good luck in raising funds to send replacements! Please let us all know what we can do.... Unbelievable that you will truly be finished your service in 9 days!!!! Love, Jackie
THANK GOODNESS you and all the islanders survived without injury!! I can't imagine how scary it all must have been. And how sad that so much was damaged! ~ it won't be easy to replace or fix the buidings and gardens. The water tanks are vital -- good luck in raising funds to send replacements! Please let us all know what we can do.... Unbelievable that you will truly be finished your service in 9 days!!!! Love, Jackie
Amanda! Congratulations! Have a safe transition to New zealand. May you leave Vanuatu with fond memories (amongst all the other feelings and emotions). Keep blogging!
Amy
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