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A quiet Sunday
Leaving our island for the Gizo airport (another island!) our boat captain sets his lure for some early morning fishing action. Whilst we do not attract a bite this gentle fishing expedition is a pleasant way to pass time whilst we await our plane.
Solomon Airlines are renowed as being unreliable. This morning our plane arrives 40 minutes …
Cyclone Atu
... set on the edge of the lagoon is watertight. Sleeping fitfully we awake to further rain.
A little kayaking is possible in the afternoon, although with the slight breeze, maintaining control is challenging. Without the blue skies we have become accustomed to our activities are limited and we use the day to plan our next adventures in PNG and ...
Our own little island
Lola Island in Vona Vona Lagoon is our hideaway for the next few days. As the only guests at the resort we have the entire island to ourselves.
Life here consists of swimming, kayaking and snorkelling. We soon see the 'local' Black Tip sharks. Swimming in the shallows they appear to be on beach patrol, making sure that our slice of paradise is not ...
Wall, wreck and manta diving
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It was our second, brief dive that took us to the shallow wreck of a World War II Hellcat. Having already passed 'Kennedy Island’ - where JFK aided his injured crew after his boat, the PT-109, was rammed by the Japanese Destroyer Amagiri during World War II – this plane wreck was remarkably well preserved. The story is told that the pilot had already been shot down three times when he was once again shot out of the ...
Fresh fruit and island exploration
Waking up to the sound of waves lapping on the shore is starting to become, typical. Yet, it never fails to lose its appeal! Our little bungalow is set on the shore of the lagoon. It positively encourages the pursuit of gentle outdoor activities.
So, we find ourselves on an early morning snorkel. Some 250ft off shore in 15ft of water is, we are reliably assured by Hans (the owner of the ...
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