Adventures with Shivaun: Part 1

Jun 25, 2018Lifestyle

After last weekend’s clothing swap, our friend Shivaun (who is leaving the island soon) spontaneously decided to take a drive around the island in the back of the truck… because if you know American Samoa at all, you’d know that riding in the back of the truck with friends is one of those special little things about this place.

None of us really had any plans for the rest of the day so we all jumped in the back of Ryan’s truck and took off. We drove east first towards Samu’s for homemade ice cream goodness.

Then went west, because we don’t go to the west side nearly enough. Made a pit stop at a local market stand for a quick coconut drive through.

Got to Amanave and pulled over the side of the road to enjoy our cold coconuts (we brought our own metal and bamboo straws!), and took some silly photos.

“Sometimes you gotta just feel your feelings…” that’s what this light of a human told me yesterday at her tofa.

It’s a weird thing when it’s time to go and the past 2 years feel like a blur. But we’re all travelers on the road of rediscovery and I hope you never stop searching for your dharma Shivvy! Love you my girl and I’ll see ya in Sconsin or absolutely anywhere I can

See Adventures with Shivaun: Part 2, where we hang out in Aoloau.

Also, our Clothing Swap that morning was a lot of fun.

0 Comments

Leave a Reply

Lifestyle

Fun “Office” Day at Fagatele Bay

A fun "office" day at Fagatele Bay with the NMSAS science team. I absoltely love when I'm able to get...
Lifestyle

LeMax Co. Grand Opening

LeMax Co. is a newly established shop locally owned by the Malauulu / Misipeka family. After some time of planning...
Moments

Yodi Pup!

Found these photos of baby Yodi girl, taken by Sarah Lummis, Yodi's first true blue human friend. She's soooo cute!...
Moments

This time last year

Our trip to Samoa. And in less than a week, we're going back!
Lifestyle Sustainable Living Travel

Coconut Crab for NYE Dinner

Coconut crabs are suuuuper delicious, but it doesn't mean that we should be taking more than we need. A lovely...
Moments

Swimming in the rain

A couple of weeks ago, swimming in the rain with Gabby. It was nipply cold!
Travel

Photo Diary: Auckland

Traveling photo diary in the "City of Sails" Auckland, New Zealand. Good vibes, our beautiful AirBnB coffee, brews, and the...
Moments

Daily dive

Meet Photography

French Pirates

Meet Diane and Louise. French pirates (not really really) and BFFs who are currently volunteering at the National Park of...
Photography

Sessions: The Lelauti Family

My favorite sessions are always on the beach, and this was no exception. Photo shoot with the Lelauti family at...
Moments

Hearts day

We played some silly games at my church's Hearts Day banquet, and Ian and I won King and Queen of...
Photo Diaries

Happy Hour at Home

Happy hour coconut bevvies and card games with the love of my life.
Moments

while waiting for ian at the paddling races September 21, 2019
Moments

thank you for loving me the way that you do ✨
Moments

some snaps Ian took on the day I got my new camera (!)
Moments

It's not all black and white
Journal Lifestyle Photo Diaries

Weekend Reel — Paddling in the Lagoon

It was a sunny day in mid-May. I had gotten up early and was feeling restless. I cleared the drying...
Create

December Daily Journal Flip Through

I've just about officially moved into this Pocket Traveler's Notebook that Ian gifted me with on the 1st day of...
Photography

SESSIONS: Mama Mia

This is Mia. Now that she's pregnant, I've been calling her Mama Mia. It suits her. In just 2 more...
Moments

Captain Relly