We toured the copra factory today. Copra is the major source of export here in Majuro. Copra is simply defined as processing of the coconut meat to turn it into oil, soap and fertilizer. Most of the copra products are sent to Australia and the soap and oil products are sent to Springdale, Arkansas. Yep, there is a Marshallese community in Springdale. Very cool to see that the soap was hand cut.
Also, went in search of a digital camera and it is twice the cost of a camera in the US. The Daddy in the States will be sending us a TLC package. BTW- overnight takes 6 days .
Went to the DAR for lunch with 2 other families. One family's parents are leaving today. We went back to the Tide Table for the delicious banana creme pie.
Baby B is napping and I think I am gonna join her.
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Wow that sounds like an intersting time. Never thought of doing that. Oh heck I haven't heard of it. Althought did see a truck with advertising on the door about coconut soap. I see the Bikini Atoll building has been repainted. This color looks much better then the wild color it was.
ReplyDeleteBena is beautiful and we can't wait for the girls to meet. Lydia will be glad to have another girl close to her age. Good Luck with your camera search. And we will pray for your docs to hurry back to you. Enjoy the RMI and the slow pace as it will be hectic when you get back.
Take Care, Deb