Living in Samoa as an American // First Impressions, Culture Shocks, Samoan Food, etc

I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about your experiences on the island. I would not eat of their dog meat, or bat meat, although the fruits sound appetizing. I liked hearing the literal interpretation of the words "white man," namely, an angel fallen from heaven. Cute description.

much love and respect USO seki 🙏

I met a Samoan for the first time ever while stationed in Korea back in 1988-89 (Camp Stanley - U.S. Army). We were in the same Platoon.

He was built like a tank but was a Gentle Jiant.

He was one of the nicest, humbled, and hard working person I'd ever met. He could cook food that would make you eat your fingertips off!!

He was such a good spirited person that would give you the shirt off his back.

That was the first time I'd seen a pig cooked in the ground. I remember thinking, "where the hell did he get a hole pig from?" Needless to say, it tasted Amazing!!

The only thing with him was you couldn't let him drank to much Beer. If so, you had a BIG problem on your hands 🤣.

He would get a little rowdy, actually we all did; nothing bad, but you stayed out his way! Again, he was a freaking Tank!

I will NEVER forget him. I wish I knew where he was, I'd love to see him again - I don't remember his name.

Thank you for bringing back fond memories of my first experience with a Samoan Native. They are Amazing people that are enriched in culture!

Sasalapa-SourSop

Yum breadfruit!

❤love this

Pineapple in the South Pacific Islands is next level. Imagine the best Pineapple you ever tasted then multiply that by a factor of 10. Now you're in the ballpark of how good it is.

Thank you my USO God bless you 🙏🌺

Wow just beautiful. Love watching your video.

Wait what?they ate a dog. This is the first I’ve heard.

Not all Americans are financially privileged. There's a lot of poverty and homelessness throughout the country.

My man got bit by a dog😆😆good times bro..

Awwwwwww, ua e faamaligi Ina o'u loimata, when you start talking in Samoan, I had coos pump all over, that was so beautiful.. I have friends and family attend LDS, and I open my door to the missionaries..

Blessings

Malo uso . Very manaia 👏👏

That is confuse becouse is american by certificate but European by DNA LOL 😆😂
DNA God mark from were u from
FACT

Huh did you say ate dogs??? …samoan don’t eat dogs…what I knew about bats when I grew up in our islands, only guys that go out in the bushes for shooting bats and cook while drinking and kicking ..We know they eat bats when we smell it while they cook in the fire, smells good but our family never ate those !!
Awesome stories how you learned about the islands.
I’m glad you like our beautiful islands ❤️🙏

Does anyone have any idea of health care in Samoa, is it inexpensive compared to the U.S? Is the health care system good?

I’m glad you were not on the menu… lol

I want some more tawingo Samoa go go go you can do it some more people

Did anyone notice dat he is wearing a tanoa shrt

Samoans yeeahhh we keep it Fresh😎❤️🇼🇸

Your awesome. God Bless.

🌺💯🌺💯💯🌺 Welcome, to Samoa!!! Well, reason why Samoa has enough & is content is because God Almighty & the sincere love for HIM!!!

Well done Elder you survived it to tell the story, know the feeling when i first got there has kid real culture shock for me too!

Awesome testimony. GOD BLESS.

Faafetai mo lau faasoa..I felt so bad for u and your not nice experienced here, however I'm grateful for your service here and for the love you have for our people..Hope you're sharing that with those you cone in contact with..Where did you serve?.We're in Savaii where my husband is the Stake President, Savaii Sagone Stake..Aua ne'i galo lau gagana Samoa..GB.

Very nice. I understand his Samoan Testimony.
Yes. I will help feed the Lord Servant in Samoa. Thats my plan. I give to the Lord my wish and plan.
Mo lava magaia lau molimau. Soifua

Did you say they ate dog? Are you sure, we are not known to eat dogs. Otherwise it sounds awesome.

Seki oe tama palagi,u welcome to samoa anytime. God Bless u

Fa’amanuia atu Le Atua ma lona alo pele o Iesu ia te oe ma lou aiga.

Malo Uso.

Stop voting democrats into office or America will have no more God

I'm Samoan and never ate bats nor shark.. thanks for eating it for me🤣

Thanks you for your video, love yah.

What about palolo. Sea worm. or whatever.

Is this Samoa or “American” Samoa?

Hahahahahalol even the pigs understand when you pretend to pick up a rock to throw at them bail!!! ;-) Hey I asked my dad about the eating of dogs, he said he wasn't a big fan of eating them and only a small % of Samoans do...as for bats yes, but my mum hates them..so to each his own!!!

Fa’afetai tele Elder i ni upu na e saunia mai i tagata uma ua va’ai i lenei video. Ia alofa le Atua ma fesoasoani I lou olaga ma le tele o aiga Samoa o lo’o salalau solo. Ia maua tatou le alofa fealofani ma aua le galo a’oa’oiga a tagata matutua ma le tusi pa’ia.

Faafetai atu foi i lau susuga mo lau tautua. Ia manuia lava oe ma le aiga. If you happen to be on the East coast, we have the Virginia Beach Polyfest that always goes down on the first full weekend of August every year. Except for last year...we're hoping to get a chance this year. It's on the first Friday and Saturday of August. No Sundays ...it's the Lord's day. Best of luck Uce...stay safe. Soifua.

Absolutely love this..it just brings back memories of me living in American Samoa,lol..

Excellent overview of basic life in that territory.

Beautiful testimony. God bless

Once you hear a non-Samoan say the word SA'moa, emphasis on the SA' it should tell u that, that person knows about the home land..

Btw: thank you for the kind words of our ppl. I say the word "OUR" because you Sir have a Samoan heart. Faafetai Lava li'i uso..

Pa (explode) + lagi (heaven) = Palagi (Exploding Heaven). This goes back to a story of white doves (white sails of ships) coming from the horizon, heaven (lagi), shooting their cannons (exploding) on villages and the natives. It is not a term to describe the Angels descending from heaven, but more of a terror on the horizon.

Uso ufa😏🤣🤣

Hey elder loved your story man haha

😆🤣

God 🙌bless

ANOTHER UNINTENTIONALLY DONE ASMR VIDEO...

AS FAR AS DETAILED INFORMATION GOES,,,HMM, TO MUCH DOG TALK AND LESS DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE FLAGS...
BUT!!!..SLAP SOME HEAD PHONES / SLEEP EAR BUDS IN/ON AN PRESS ▶️.!!.

GOOD MORNING VIDEO!!..