In the place of my birth, it feels like we are millions of miles away from large land masses, surrounded by crystal clear waters, an abundance of natural resources, and close family near at hand. There is no place I would rather be for these reasons, than in my native Samoa.
Without question, Samoa is a very remote place. Located below the equator in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, this island country is part of a group of islands and atolls familiarly known as Oceania.
Despite the remote location, Samoa is a thriving and economically important country. World exports of spices, kava, and tuna, all hail from my country. The finest tatau (tattoo) artists in the world come from remote villages nearby by home, and the region is has always been known for its commitment to self-sufficiency and sustainability. Development is minimal in this remote idyllic outpost.
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And while development may be minimal by Western standards, there is advanced medicine, education, and transportation available to those who live and work in the region. It is just that it is easy to live off this hot and lovely land and to harvest from the land and the sea, without needing to go to Costco. Take for instance my family. Because we have the fastest fishing boat, we catch the most fish by accessing far off spots. Not everyone is interested in moving this quickly, however. This is fine because in Samoa, the people care for one another, including the sharing of food and other bounty, making a subsistence lifestyle an attractive option.
While the natural or subsistence way is alluring, there is still much love for urban or quasi urban conveniences like public transportation. In my home world, the aiga, or family bus goes blaring through the village; children of all ages hang from the brightly covered vehicle which is blasting the last pop hits. This is how many islanders get from one village to the next, or from work or school, to home. The same happy spirit and hospitable nature abounds on the road, as by the sea, or in the mountains.
While travel and good fortune have enabled me to travel the world and to be educated abroad, there is nothing more that I long for one day, that to return home to my beautiful island country, Samoa.
