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Republic of Kiribati
"Mauri-o"
Oct. 1993-Dec. 1995

Life as a PCV on Abemama

Tarawa, etc.

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South Korea
Land of the Morning Calm

"Anyang ha-shimnika"

*Suwon  1996
*Chinhae  1997-98
*Jeonju  2001
**Daejeon 2003-04

My Good Friend
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"Jingo" in Chin-hae

The Korea Heral
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It's been more than 15 years that I started living, teaching, and traveling overseas - since 1993 when I left a comfortable life teaching at a great school, Christa McAuliffe Elementary.  Although I never tired of the teaching, my life in Kansas was one that had become somewhat dull, actually completely dull, so I joined the Peace Corps and spent over 2 years in the Republic of Kiribati.  I wanted change, I wanted challenges, and I wanted to live in and learn about new cultures.  I have done and continue to do just that.  Early last year I returned to Kiribati as a Peace Corps Tech Trainer; and began a few months later teaching at the College of the Marshall Islands on Majuro in the Education Dept. training teachers where I've been for 3 years. 
July 2008  Nearing the end of summer vacation.  I'll be flying back to the Marshall Islands in about a week.  Some of the time was spent with my daughter and some with my friend. 




Langer Island At Sunset
. . .My "Backyard"
Pohnpei (Ponape)
Federated States of Micronesia
College of Micronesia  1998 - 2000
"Kaselehlia"
Where Is It?
Photos
Lidoduniap Waterfall
My
"Backyard"
My
House on the Sea
Black Coral Isand
Past - 2008
Jesi and Dad... 
Lawrence, KS May '03...so long ago!
Ahhhh...seclusion!
updated with new pages...6/20/07
Coconut Cup 2006 took place in the lagoon of Majuro...I crewed on the Karmaladen, a 62' ketch, owned by Rixine. Although we had a winning start, outriggers crossing our bow caused us to veer off...it was that or leave their boats in splinters.  Nevertheless, we worked hard sailing the course and had great fun!
Arches National Park  Utah 2005
Koh Lanta, Thailand '03
Completing Rescue Diver Certification  April 2006
Travels - 2007
Summertime of '07.  I made jaunt to Italy for 6 weeks.
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