Backlog Update 1: Why No Posts?

I'm still unclear about the letters I sent to be posted. I have been told that two were received and subsequently lost, but seven were sent since the letter of August 25. As far as I know no other mail sent to the States was lost in transit. For the second half of the year there should be fairly regular updates as long as a plane comes to my island.

My 10 days in Majuro have gone by quickly. There are constant distractions and choices I am not comfortable making. I hope to return to Buoj January 2nd. In the coming days I will post often, covering basic information about my island and village, flora/fauna, my host family, my living conditions, the school, students, food, social life, some Marshallese customs (specifically gender roles), what I do with my time and an updated wish list. See you soon!