Travelling here was most uncomfortable, when will the traveller be able to have a bit more creature comforts? I was so cramped in my area and was physically unable to get out and stretch my legs.
My new home is very comfortable. I have my own boudoir which seems to nestle in the tree tops with views are of the glorious ocean and a distant little island and on the other side of the garden beautiful majestic jungle trees teeming with tantalising birds. There is only one little hiccup…. Would you believe that my family has 2, yes 2, DOGS that live INSIDE. I am not a dog person; I find THEM smelly and too aggressive. But I feel THEY have the same antagonism toward me and as I am a delicate being these 2 dogs take advantage of my size and THEY often gang up and try to intimidate me. One evening I was having a private moment strolling around the balcony and, for what reason only THEY know, the 2 of them started to snarl and chase me and wanted me to jump off the balcony, luckily my hosts were awake and thwarted their efforts. It was a sleepless night after that, I clung to the balcony and no enticement from my hosts would encourage me to venture back . I did not sleep until the early hours of the morning when I could see that THEY were securely locked outside of my balcony area.
Views over Erakor Island
The week has been interesting to say the least. My arch enemies have not ventured into my territory and I have had time to reflect on the week as I see it in Vila
A huge hurrah went up when the roof started to be replaced at the decrepit main wharf shed, however this turned to dismay when those with freight in the shed noted that the contractors were taking the short odds to rain not falling in Vila..yeh right!!! and so guess what we had 60mm’s on early Saturday morning
Whilst I never met this man, it’s 3 years since one of Vila’s favourite sons passed away. Asco GM David Pullin was remembered by his golf mates this week in a memorial tournament that will become and annual event on the Port Vila Golf Club’s annual calendar. “Pully’s” favourite..or not so favourite tree (he hit it most times he played) carries a plaque to his memory which is suitably inscribed with the words..”Missed by all but Pully never missed it”
My favourite topic this week is the wonderfully organised traffic chaos we live with in Vila. I read recently of a grand plan to spend OPM by the squillions to build a freeway style network of roads but guess that will not be in my lifetime or my children. A simple extension of the existing one way system past the markets and a NO U TURN sign between Proud’s Corner and ABM No. 2 would probably be a good start. A few uniformed Municipality Police at peak hours would also be needed to police such a major change in the current I DO AS I PLEASE rule
Our beloved Anchor Inn has had a major refurb and but for a small oversight in relation to the septic system location the works seem nearly complete and looking good. There is differing opinion on the huge roof which some believe could be relocated to the Chew Stores new mall come the next cyclone. I guess time will tell. I know once the new bar is open the beer WILL be colder wont it???
Another interesting topic I always struggle with is GLOBAL WARMING. According to long time residents of Vila they have never experienced such a mild May and the forecaster say it may get even cooler as the year goes on. Certainly our power bill has been spared the spike in costs by not having the metre get dizzy keeping up with the AC on full blast. Oh well guess this is one area we cannot change…the weather that is
From me to you just hope you have another pur….fect week
Lulu
