REAL LIFE in American Samoa - First Hand Interviews [Ep. 167]

[@stubby2822]

Really good video Kate. You are a natural at interviewing people and letting them tell their story without interruption. It's great to see their culture and how they are content and happy to live it. The rest of the world could learn a lot from them. Keep having fun and stay safe.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Thanks so much stubby!!!

[@EPSTEW]

Fa’afetai tele lava! Came to this video to learn more about American Samoa, & left in tears. Bless that ladies heart. Thank you for the content, & safe travels to your next destination 🤍 From a Samoan living in New Zealand 😊

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Such a nice comment! Thanks for watching or Fa'afetai lava right back at cha!

[@jaythomas996]

Thank you so much Kate for posting this video that provided some insight about the residents of American Samoa and their culture. Much appreciated!!

[@SailingSweetRuca]

You're so welcome!

[@RichardSolis-iu3mr]

This is the best episode you guys have every done. Thank you

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Wow a huge compliment! Thanks!!!

[@robertfultz5481]

So moving. A real gift to all us viewers.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Thanks so much for the nice comment!

[@FernandoOliveira-oy4gy]

Thanks, Kate. So beautiful episode. What a rich experience it is learning from and sharing with others, from different places, backgrounds, and cultures. You are a great interviewer, capable of making the shy very comfortable and confident to tell their stories. So nice. Congrats.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Thanks so much for the kind words! It means so much to me that you put a lot of thought into your comment! :)

[@johnross440]

Kate, really enjoyed this week’s rendering, excellent job… John and Penny… Ontario, Canada.. “keep them coming”

[@Christian-yh7bs]

What a lovely edit, this week. Thank you for sharing the American Samoa culture & people.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Thanks for the next comment!

[@FreddyBoy808]

That last lady speaks from her military experience….. awesome video…. I used to watch AmSamFam KZbin videos before but I don’t know what happened…. It’s always good to see back home when they unload new content….. Stay safe out there and God Bless

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Glad you enjoyed! We heard that they sold the boat... it's still here!

[@FreddyBoy808]

@@SailingSweetRuca oh nice at least they have a house now…. I loved their KZbin channel. But I guess they don’t do it anymore….. Stay safe and enjoy the journey

[@HopeOfJoe]

OMG 😱, Kate…..cute hair cut‼️ It’s wonderful to see and hear people that trust and believe in God. It warmed my heart. Thank you for including this in your episode. Loved the pink lipstick!! Seems Roxy was interested in your coconut cream yummmy. 😊 I pray Curtis is OK as he only made a cameo appearance.🫣 See you next time. 🌊💨⛵️🏝️👙🌞✨

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Curtis is great, busy working! And thank you for the very nice and thoughtful comment. Glad you enjoyed!

[@MrBIGBOBBO]

A good video with a lovely message! ❤

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Thank you so much!

[@Ingrid.seattle]

Very nice video. Thank you.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Thank you too

[@cestmoi1262]

Kate, you did a marvelous job of giving us insight of what the natives/inhabitants are thinking and believe. In a way I envy them because they seem to be happier and relaxed as to how their life is but a leopard cannot change his spots so I better find a way to find contentment where I live. P.S. A little bit hard to do at this time with the second hurricane approaching the West coast of Florida in ten days.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

We hope you are safe during this difficult time! We all must make the best out of every situation we are in... never give up!

[@kylejazwiecki714]

I tend to like the more sailing heavy episodes, but this was great too!

[@markbennett9787]

I am an 80 year old Brit who lives in France and I played amateur rugby union until my mid thirties when I think it’s fair to say that I converted from dinghy sailing in the summer to cruising in the English Channel and Brittany. The reason I have given this rambling introduction is because in Europe the Samoans are well known as outstanding rugby players who also ply their trade in New Zealand and Australia. I understand that life after rugby for the average professional Samoan player is difficult because they return home with relatively little savings from their time playing and supporting their extended families, injuries can be financially catastrophic.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

I think this can be true for a lot of professional athletes or even collegiate athletes. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@rainfinger]

Great video, especially Kate's cute hair.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Thanks so much! Hope you are well!

[@charles11ification]

I've leaned something this day. It's pronounced SAHmoa and not SAMoa.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

We learned that, too!

[@blanco-w6n]

COOL American Samoa. 🇺🇸🌊🇦🇸

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Thumbs up!

[@blanco-w6n]

@@SailingSweetRuca Oh yeah...👍

[@Darcee-p9o]

Kate - you got your ears lowered! Love your new do - it looks good on you

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Haha thanks!

[@egonkemp3512]

Five Stars to you Kate.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

A million thank yous!

[@kurtc6372]

Simple living,high thinking. 😇

[@SailingSweetRuca]

So true!

[@kurtc6372]

Was just thinking,it must be hard to care for your long hair. Then I see you got it cut. 👍🏽 Where I grew up the religious culture also closed down for prayer time. Also there are religious men that would enforce the closing the stores etc.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Thanks! And thanks for sharing!

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

Thank you.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Welcome!

[@janjazwiecki6217]

Simply beautiful.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Thanks!

[@thomasthornton5737]

😀😀👍👍👍❤❤

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Thanks!

[@andrewdoan1525]

Did you catch the "Samoan bug" ? Don't leave home without the Imodium.

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Be careful there in American Samoa of Pago Pago is not safe .

[@lefefesole8948]

🙏🏽