飛利浦還是個少年的時候,曾經於二次世界大戰的期間,在日本軍隊中擔任廚房小弟(Cook Boy)的工作。軍營中有兩位軍官,Arimura(有村)以及Y(m)isokawa(?川)對飛利浦非常地好,甚至幫他取了個日本名字 - Net Kali。某次,兩位軍官率隊出任務,留在軍營中的某位士兵懷疑飛利浦在廚房中偷了不少的食物(其實是日軍的補給已經被美軍切斷,食物越來越少),處於飢餓的狀態下的士兵,牽拖了可憐的小菲利普,在氣憤與飢餓的狀態下私自將小飛利浦五花大綁,裝在麻布袋中,丟在德國人留下的天主教堂中,讓其自生自滅,也少個人搶食所剩不多的食物。
後來與借住的馬大哥與趙大哥聊起此事,他們都覺得我們很幸運,怎麼才來幾天就與總理見面了,他們來了幾年,還沒有機會與總理先生見面哩。後來我才知道,這位總理先生的名字叫做麥可.索馬力爵士(Sir Michael Thomas Somare),是1975年9月16日巴布亞新幾內亞脫離澳洲殖民獨立之後的第一任總理。原來這位索馬力先生不只是總理而已耶,還是巴布亞新幾內亞的國父呢。從2002年開始,索馬力爵士,第三度擔任巴布亞新幾內亞的總理至今。
It’s a pleasure in writing to you since you went back to Taiwan after visting Papua New Guinea, especially here at Samban village on 25 March.
I am the head teacher of the local school that you walked passed on your way to the village. I met you at the river side and accompanied you all the way to the boyhouse at Samban village. (註一)
I believe you almost finished your documentary with the photos you got during your visit here. Please, send me a copy. (註二)
I am looking for a pen friend in Taiwan who is willing to share stories and exchange presents.
Furthermore, I know that you are coming back to Angoram to witness the opening of Jim’s guest house. (註三)Can you find someone who is interested in exchanging 10 story boards for a computer lap top and a digital camera? (註四)
I will write again after receiving your replyment. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.