22 Oct 2013
Dancing for Ringgi
Today most of the group travelled by truck to Imbu Rano Lodge, gateway to the magnificent Kolombangara conservation area which takes in the whole of the island above 400m. The birdwatchers had a splendid time spotting several species endemic to the Solomon Islands. The kayakers set out on a quest to find a Japanese fighter plane shot down during WW2, while the snorkellers found a wide variety of unusual fish life on the reef. The highlight of the day however was the rendition of the "Chicken Dance" performed for the Ringgi villagers by the ship’s doctor.
21 Oct 2013
Our first day in the Solomon Islands was spent on and around the beautiful island of Choiseul. We started the day Zodiacing up a channel surrounded b…READ MORE
20 Oct 2013
We had an early start to prepare for a landing at Arawa, Bougainville for our last day in Papua New Guinea. The bird watchers went into the forest wh…READ MORE
19 Oct 2013
Today we set off by Zodiac to land on the island of Nissan. The original name of this island (which is a part of the Autonomous Region of Bougainvill…READ MORE
