UPDATE

We are alive and well, though it has been a tough couple of weeks. The school year is over, and the generator is not used to save fuel costs, and we are often 'in the dark'. The rainy season is in full swing, with six long days recently of drenching rain. We are making small gains in resurrecting SFO's base camp functionality. I bought a motorbike in Tarawa which will give us the ability to get around. We await its arrival via boat: but who know when?! I find 'joy' in gardening and am reading quite a bit. When the school's solar inverter is on, we can make skype calls to our family and friends, which is always heartwarming. We had a lovely 25th wedding celebration hosted by the school. I'll post a few photos. Thinking of those of you who are shoveling snow!!