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when i moved to new caledonia in 1985 for a 6 month working contract, i was faced with a number of problems. firstly my grasp of the french language was not particularly good, secondly with the then current problems facing the french government in regards the kanak uprising. with riots taking place, the 11 pm curfew and the presence of the french foreign legion it was a country of excitement and adventure.
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