Driving around town in Port Moresby, it's evident that the Pacific Games are going to be hosted here. Stadiums, swimming pools, volleyball courts, etc., are all being constructed. Billboards are up, flags are waving...
My favourite things are the statues at some of the roundabouts. They are of various sports figures in action. One statue is half a body swimming (as if the ground hides the rest of the body under water.) Sorry, we didn't get a photo of that!
The games begin 4 July 2015...so hopefully all the buildings being constructed will be completed! Port Moresby will be an exciting place. We met a guy staying here at the Mapang Guest House who is trying to be invited to act as a referee. He is an American pastor who is more passionate about sports than anyone I've ever met! (He's big into University of Oregon sports and referees various high school and other games. I didn't tell him I attended Oregon State.)
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