20 Oct 2016

Hidden Waterfalls and Giant Clams in Papua New Guinea

Today Mussau shone - it really showed us the best that it had to offer. Ashore on this particular day happened to be ‘ship day’, so the normally sleepy pier was a hive of activity with people and cargo coming and going from the island on the once a month shipping service. After the excitement of the hustle and bustle of the landing it was a relief to make our way into the relative coolness and peaceful forest. A wander from there brought us to the beautiful swimming hole beneath a tumbling waterfall surrounded by the lush forest. Most of the group ventured into the cool refreshing waters with a few brave souls even taking to the rope swing over the falls! The walk back took us along the edge of the river and past several other falls over layers of uplifted coral before we returned to the landing below the local secondary school. This afternoon it was all about the beach and the snorkelling with the crystal clear waters and white sands of Little Mussau enthralling all aboard. Of particular note during the snorkelling was the number of giant Giant clams that were to be seen. Many considered today a glimpse of paradise and more than one expeditioner was tempted to up and move to Mussau!

Photo credit (from file): ARRuss

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