10 June 2011 (-1 in time zone):

The random people were celebrating a high school graduation and gave me a strong mixed drink! Score!

American Samoans are visibly richer than Samoans. Apparently most are quite happy with their situation. The Americans provide economic support as it is part of their territory, and although they don't have full representation and are not considered citizens, they are generally left alone to their own devices.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-nz-to-sf-day-28.html