So you might be wondering, where on Earth is SAMOA? Well here is a map to give you a general idea:

Here is a map to give you an idea what the Samoan Island Chain looks like up close, here is a map of Samoa and American Samoa:

And here is just Samoa (not American Samoa): 

The capital city of Apia is on Upolu Island on the right.  That is where I will be for the first 10 days.