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Gertrude with Samo
Gertrude and our village-mama (Samo) returning from the vegetable garden three miles away.
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Gertrude
Gertrude is standing in front of our village house. It was about 20 by 11 feet and included a small bedroom, sitting area and kitchen. -
Kevin with Village Elder
Kevin sitting with a group listening to one of the elders of the village share some stories from World War II. -
Gertrude and Mothers Group
Gertrude sharing with a group of mothers as they plan for some cooking classes.
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Gertrude with Mothers Group
This is one of several classes that Gertrude had with the Mothers Group. This class she is teaching them to bake bread. -
Gertrude with Mothers Group
Gertrude calling the mothers to come together for a picture. -
The Mothers Group
The Mothers Group with our village Papa, Nick, and the children. -
Gertrude with first village Mother
Gertrude standing with her village mother from her first trip to Papua New Guinea. Everyone there was so happy to see her after so many years. -
Drummer with Garamut
During Easter Celebration a group of young men danced in traditional dress to the beat of the Garamut, a hollowed out log with decorative carving.
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Kevin's Baking Lesson
Kevin teaching a couple of men in the village how to bake banana and papaya cake. -
Teenage Girls Dancing
A group of teenage girls practiced this traditional dance every night for nearly two weeks. It was amazing to watch. -
Gertrude Receiving Gift
This lady made this bag (bilum) for Gertrude as a going away present.