I already knew a little about this. However, I don’t think I had not previously heard of the use of a rock to attract moisture for a plant. I might try that during the next drought in eastern Australia.
I was also interested that you described malaria as something introduced recently. Sorry, I can’t remember whether those were the words you used. I previously had the impression that people in PNG have had to live with malaria for many generations. Is that not true in the highlands?
I worked in Enga for 2 years in the early 80's. I travelled all over usually on foot, going to remote areas such as the Hewa.Saw the agriculture first hand. Amazing. Went back 4 years ago, more or less the same with strawberries added - and goats. Saw my first overweight highlanders!
Thanks Priscilla!
I already knew a little about this. However, I don’t think I had not previously heard of the use of a rock to attract moisture for a plant. I might try that during the next drought in eastern Australia.
I was also interested that you described malaria as something introduced recently. Sorry, I can’t remember whether those were the words you used. I previously had the impression that people in PNG have had to live with malaria for many generations. Is that not true in the highlands?
Diary Priscilla,
I worked in Enga for 2 years in the early 80's. I travelled all over usually on foot, going to remote areas such as the Hewa.Saw the agriculture first hand. Amazing. Went back 4 years ago, more or less the same with strawberries added - and goats. Saw my first overweight highlanders!