You are living like people only imagine to do in their dreams!!! People pay millions to have oceanfront living like that! Kudos to you and all your hard work! You deserve it!!! What a dream; a once in a lifetime experience. I'm applying to the DR. I can't wait to see what God has in his plans for me. Much luv!
Bula Vinaka Ricky, It appears that you like your small Fijian Bure and it saddens me to see that almost all of our Fijian Villages have no Fijian Bure and the knowledge to construct it. Watching your video has made me realized how much we have lost as an indigenous group. I hope you love being here in Fiji and Vinaka Vakalevu for your service. Vinaka
I find it so weird that as some countries develop, they forego their thatched roofs and woven walls for corrugated tin and cement, but in my opinion the traditional materials are much more beautiful and homely!
I would be so happy there like. Jesus Christ that is so gorgeous. I want to go to the Eastern Caribbean or Dominican Republic. I am just worried about storms/hurricanes. Were there any bad storms there?
Thank you Arria! Yes there was a really bad cyclone earlier this year. Several volunteers left Peace Corps due to the destruction of their homes and over 50 locals lost their lives not to mention the thousands that lost their homes. Storms in the Pacific are intense and are becoming increasingly common.
Thank you! Just last year, the Peace Corps made it possible to choose your country while applying. When I applied I could not choose. However, once in country, your site (village, city, etc.) is chosen for you.
+Ricky Kresslein you're welcome. Thanks for the feedback! I'm excited to apply. Do you get scholarships to go to college after you served your two years?
+Caroline Smith TV No scholarships, it is usually a necessity to have a bachelors degree to join Peace Corps, however you do get a readjustment allowance of about $8,000 at the end of your service and some grad schools offer free admission to select returned peace corps volunteers.
, I know that this is tough. Living in USA grade apartments with scented candles, running water, space, closets etc. A massive adjustment. However, we make our own reality and this kind of environment is one with nature, pure basics and grounded living for only necessity. You have so much space now to focus on what really matters
That's awesome, good luck! My favorite part of being here and doing my part in Fiji is what the Fijian people teach me. Every day I learn something from them, from how to be kinder to how to squeeze coconut flesh into milk.
when the camera got a view out the window of the ocean, i couldn't help but say out loud "fuuuuuuuuuuck..." it's so beautiful.
This house is actually pretty amazing for peace corps, you got pretty lucky
You are living like people only imagine to do in their dreams!!!
People pay millions to have oceanfront living like that!
Kudos to you and all your hard work! You deserve it!!! What a dream; a once in a lifetime experience.
I'm applying to the DR. I can't wait to see what God has in his plans for me.
Much luv!
Speakeasy with Ruth Thank you for the nice comment. Good luck! The DR would be awesome
Dude, do u realize how lucky you are to be living like this? Most PCVs only get to have this in their dreams.
+Halona Black I do, I am extremely grateful.
I'm sure you do! Enjoy it!
Bula Vinaka Ricky, It appears that you like your small Fijian Bure and it saddens me to see that almost all of our Fijian Villages have no Fijian Bure and the knowledge to construct it. Watching your video has made me realized how much we have lost as an indigenous group. I hope you love being here in Fiji and Vinaka Vakalevu for your service. Vinaka
Ur backyard is the ocean .. 👌🏾
Alexandra Kirk yeah it was amazing
I find it so weird that as some countries develop, they forego their thatched roofs and woven walls for corrugated tin and cement, but in my opinion the traditional materials are much more beautiful and homely!
Yes I agree! The modern materials are easier, but the traditional is much nicer
That's incredible. Most Fijians have never slept or liven in a bure. You're very lucky indeed to have had the experience with a million dollar view.
I would be so happy there like. Jesus Christ that is so gorgeous. I want to go to the Eastern Caribbean or Dominican Republic. I am just worried about storms/hurricanes. Were there any bad storms there?
Thank you Arria! Yes there was a really bad cyclone earlier this year. Several volunteers left Peace Corps due to the destruction of their homes and over 50 locals lost their lives not to mention the thousands that lost their homes. Storms in the Pacific are intense and are becoming increasingly common.
This is gorgeous! Do you get to choose where you go in the peace corps?
Thank you! Just last year, the Peace Corps made it possible to choose your country while applying. When I applied I could not choose. However, once in country, your site (village, city, etc.) is chosen for you.
+Ricky Kresslein you're welcome. Thanks for the feedback! I'm excited to apply. Do you get scholarships to go to college after you served your two years?
+Caroline Smith TV No scholarships, it is usually a necessity to have a bachelors degree to join Peace Corps, however you do get a readjustment allowance of about $8,000 at the end of your service and some grad schools offer free admission to select returned peace corps volunteers.
+Ricky Kresslein cool. Thank you! :)
wow..... bula bro. love your place...
, I know that this is tough. Living in USA grade apartments with scented candles, running water, space, closets etc. A massive adjustment. However, we make our own reality and this kind of environment is one with nature, pure basics and grounded living for only necessity. You have so much space now to focus on what really matters
love the video! I see that NCCC shirt, Im also an NCCC alum class 24 SW region.
Awesome! I was class 19 in the Pacific region
Amazing! I am sending out my application soon, and I hopefully will be able to go to Fiji! What's your favorite part about serving the Fijian people?
That's awesome, good luck! My favorite part of being here and doing my part in Fiji is what the Fijian people teach me. Every day I learn something from them, from how to be kinder to how to squeeze coconut flesh into milk.
How did you bring your cat?
After I arrived in my village I told someone I wanted a cat to keep the rats out of my house so they gave me a kitten.
What evil spirits away?
+Not Today Many Fijians believe in evil spirits or the "devil" that come out at night
Bula sia Ricky......Tawake village
+Oscar Tuqovu Bula si'a!!
where is the vale lai-lai?
Moviewatcher the vale lai-lai is where you veka.
are you going to have to take all those books and such back home on the plane?? thats alot of weight!
No, I don't have to take them home. Peace Corps will take some back and the rest I will leave for my school's library.
I’ve been uploading videos about my service and journal entries. Check them out!
POSH CORPS.
Theta Chi!
THETA FUCKIN' CHI
Haha hell yeah man!