I'm still amazed at the lack of formality at the ANZ bank in Apia. I was able to set up and account with no identification. No drivers license. No passport. No nothing. I just showed up with the group of Peace Corps volunteers and Silao, the head trainer, signed a few documents and that was that.

I love that we're going to have ATM cards here. It just seems like such an odd thing for a Peace Corps Volunteers, even though I know there are PCVs around the world with all sorts of modern conveniences, cell phones, refridgerators, even servants. It still seems strange.