Monthly Archives: May 2015

Tour of the island

We went in our minibus on a tour right around the island. We know we went everywhere as there’s only one tarmac road and as you can see, no traffic for miles and miles. And looking up that road, it … Continue reading

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When the earth moved for me

No – it’s not what you’re thinking! At 1 am in deep sleep I was wakened by the most awful loud banging and realised that the whole house was shaking. I shouted to my ‘roomie’ who said ‘it’s an earth … Continue reading

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Some adventures

This photo was taken on the day we went to visit a couple of schools to deliver some materials (and a wee bit of chocolate) from schools in Brisbane to schools suffering from post-cyclone loss. We went there with our … Continue reading

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Port Vila market

Our first trip to the market was slightly embarrassing as we’d just been to the exchange shop to get some local currency, Vatu (158 = £1), and although we thought we’d asked for small money, actually we had the equivalent … Continue reading

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Vanuatu – first post

To see the full description of the Reef House, see the link. It has fantastic views over a bay, with particularly beautiful sunsets. We had two local ladies as housekeepers who even collected all our washing and brought it back … Continue reading

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Ma bites are loupin’

I inadvertently spent a few minutes sitting in the garden at dusk without re-applying my mozzie spray, so I’m now suffering from big, nasty, itchy, blotches which are slowing turning into something worse. I had already prepared for this eventuality … Continue reading

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Sunshine Selfie

Such a gorgeous day I went to the beach for a dip and some sunbathing. As you can see, it’s not overcrowded.

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Better days

         This is more like it – blue sky, 23 degrees, posh yachts and the Versace hotel.

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Welcome to Australia

This was done on Day 1, it’s now Day 3 and the rain is even heavier and has hardly stopped. The Australians are so happy as they’ve had such a dry spell, so I’m trying to be happy for them.

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