Category Archives: Travel

We’re Experiencing a Slight Glitch

Hello again from the Big Blue!   Today I’d like to talk about the Glitches. What is a Glitch? Well, this is Prez and Princess slang and refers to a person who isn’t quite so mental that they need to … Continue reading

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Less is More Except When it’s Not

  Hello again from the Big Blue!   It was with a heavy heart that I watched the supply ship leave this month. Every month the ship brings fewer and fewer grocery products. The island runs out of petrol at … Continue reading

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The Unofficial Aitutaki Dictionary

  Hello again from the Big Blue! I thought it was about time that I shared some of the local language with everyone. "Kia Orana" is the typical greeting here and literally means "May you live long". Thank you is … Continue reading

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Bigger Fish to Fry

Hello from the Second Best Job in the World!   Crazy, crazy, crazy, that’s what it’s been around here. No sooner had Prez and I uploaded our video to the Best Job in the World website, when it crashed. I … Continue reading

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ACCEPTED!!!!

Our video application for The Best Job in the World has been accepted and posted to the website. Unfortunately, due to overwhelming response, (no doubt from all our wonderful friends going on to vote for us), the site has crashed, … Continue reading

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Behind the scenes: “Best People for the Best Job in the World!”

Hello again from the Big Blue! What a week! As I mentioned in last week’s Coconut Chronicle, we had plans to enter the “The Best Job in the World” Contest and were very excited about the idea. To enter, you … Continue reading

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Into the Wild…again

Hello again from the Big Blue! I’m listening to Eddie Vedder’s Into the Wild soundtrack right now for the eighteen billionth time. My only complaint about this collection of tunes is that it is too short. Something about these lyrics … Continue reading

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I Like to Watch

Hello again from the Big Blue!   When it rains it does indeed pour. After much planning and preparation to ensure our little resort would run smoothly with only yours truly at the helm, Prez jetted off to Auckland, New … Continue reading

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Intermission

Hello again from the Big Blue!Hardly a minute to check in here. Prez is leaving me. Just for a week. Off to Auckland, lucky bugger. But in the meantime we have to make sure the place is tickety-boo while Princess … Continue reading

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The Ants are my Friends, they’re Blowing in the Wind

Hello again from the Big Blue!   I have several items on this week’s agenda. First up: sunbathing.   Remember when it was the height of fashion to be pale skinned? Of course not, none of us are that old. … Continue reading

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