One thing that has been going on here in Kiribati since I arrived is the unfolding tragedy of the recent ferry disaster. A ferry with 85 people on board travelling between Nonousti (pronounced Na-noose) and South Tarawa left port on January 18th for the two day journey to Betio (on South Tarawa) but did not make it. Unfortunately, it was several days before the ferry was reported missing and New Zealand (and later Australia, the US and Taiwan)  sent out planes to search for the ferry and, once a lifeboat was located, other survivors.  I must admit I am not one hundred percent up on the exact details but his terrible accident which has been slowly unfolding here. I first learned of the missing ferry while waiting for my plane at Auckland airport and have been relying on news sources in New Zealand and the UK to keep up to latest developments.     Last week a week of prayer was declared in Kiribati and there was, and continues to be, hope amongst ...