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!!!

[@kalifiya2893]

New subscriber love your channel be safe out there on the ocean God Bless 💯❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Welcome aboard!!!!

[@RichardSolis-iu3mr]

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

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Wow a huge compliment! Thanks!!!

[@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!

[@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! :)

[@robertfultz5481]

So moving. A real gift to all us viewers.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Thanks so much for the nice comment!

[@Christian-yh7bs]

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

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Thanks for the next comment!

[@johnross440]

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

[@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

[@MrBIGBOBBO]

A good video with a lovely message! ❤

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Thank you so much!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@kylejazwiecki714]

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

[@Ingrid.seattle]

Very nice video. Thank you.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Thank you too

[@rainfinger]

Great video, especially Kate's cute hair.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Thanks so much! Hope you are well!

[@Darcee-p9o]

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

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Haha thanks!

[@FaavaeLeota56]

My Homeland 🇦🇸. Our Veterans/Elders are truly right. A lot has changed. I’m grateful I was raised and grew up with the teachings from my Grandparents. Always humble yourself. Put God first and everything will fall in to place. Our Faith in God(Church), our culture, our Faasinomaga is what makes us who we are as Samoa. I’m proud of my Home Island American Samoa and Samoa. Samoa muamua Le Atua!

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Talofa! We very much enjoyed our time in American Samoa! A beautiful place with beautiful culture and people!

[@kurtc6372]

Simple living,high thinking. 😇

[@SailingSweetRuca]

So true!

[@njbaskipper]

COOL American Samoa. 🇺🇸🌊🇦🇸

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Thumbs up!

[@njbaskipper]

@@SailingSweetRuca Oh yeah...👍

[@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!

[@egonkemp3512]

Five Stars to you Kate.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

A million thank yous!

[@johncarlson610]

Nice to share from wise women.

[@charles11ification]

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

[@SailingSweetRuca]

We learned that, too!

[@BettyJohnson-h9v]

I used to live in American Samoa, and worked at the hospital. I want to come back for a vacation. Its on my bucket list! I used to stay at the Vaoto Lodge over on Ofu sometimes, and knew the prior owners (Marge and Tito Malae). Sadly, they passed away, but I think someone else took it over. I have great memories of that place. I would like to stay there when I come over, but cannot find a phone number for the lodge. There are several places on TripAdvisor that list the motel with photos, but there's no phone number or workable "contact" link. Does anyone know if the motel is still in business or not? If they are, could you provide the phone number? Thanks for any help with this question!

[@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]

🙏🏽