Part VI: Quotes from the Diary (Part A) – “I managed to get away from Antonio …“
Continued from Part V: The Homes and Structures of Yap
My mom composed a 22 page “Diary” that she compiled her thoughts on during her time in Yap. When she returned to the mainland she typed it all out. Fortunately for me, she has held onto this diary all of her life.
I will break the diary down to two parts, this is Part A:

PART A
I’ll be scanning some of this diary, however, the pictures are just visuals and do not necessarily go along with what is being said in the diary.


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- Part I: Introduction
- Part II: Who
- Part III: Moms Tale of Arrival
- Part IV: A Yapese Party
- Part VI: Quotes from the Diary (Part A) – “I managed to get away from Antonio…“
- Part VII: Quotes from the Diary (Part B) – “...Now our soda is out of the refrigerator and the baby is in it.”
- Part VIII: The People
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Thank you so much for posting this! I am finding it fascinating reading! What an amazing experience for your family…We are planning a trip there next year for our 25th wedding anniversary. I can’t wait!
What interesting stories your mom must have!