Friday Flowers: Return to the past

A couple of years ago I posted this story and as it has such vibrant tropical flowers I thought I’d … Continue reading Friday Flowers: Return to the past

Swimming at Deka Deka

I’ve been rather neglectful of this blog over the past few weeks. Firstly I had a week away in Brisbane … Continue reading Swimming at Deka Deka

I’ve previously posted images of the Catholic church, which is still functioning and the Anglican church which has fallen into … Continue reading Visiting Samarai: The Protestants and the Catholics

The Memorial Hall was the venue for balls and socials for the small group of people living on the island … Continue reading Visiting Samarai: The Memorial Hall

This photo shows the old primary school at Samarai which has particular significance to my husband’s family: his mother taught … Continue reading Visiting Samarai: the old school and houses

This is the old government wharf at Samarai in late 2012. It’s hard to believe that only a few decades … Continue reading Visiting Samarai: the wharf

This Shell depot lies forgotten and untended in Samarai. I liked the industrial beauty of it. I was struck at … Continue reading Industrial beauty

Well as you can see I’ve lapsed once again with getting my images uploaded. I think the secret is to … Continue reading Down the street – Samarai, PNG

This memorial stands near the playing ovals on Samarai Island. Largely neglected, and probably totally ignored, people pass it daily. … Continue reading A controversial memorial: Christopher Robinson

These photos are part of Mr Cassmob’s family heritage: the site where their house was situated when they lived on … Continue reading All that remains – Samarai PNG