2006-10 Spirit of Solomons #8 with Island Explorations

  • Solomon Islands Map
    Solomon Islands Map
    The route of this particular trip marked in black.
    2008-08-02#0226
    Larry L. Jackson
  • LJax & CoolPix L6
    LJax & CoolPix L6
    I look pretty calm considering none of my luggage arrived on the plane.
    Mendana Hotel, Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, October 5, 2006
    2006-10-05#1301
    Bob Petering
  • Sunset
    Sunset
    There is a very nice reef here on a bit of a sea mount.
    Velvia Reef, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, October 6, 2006
    2006-10-06#0013
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Divers & Camera Table
    Divers & Camera Table
    Getting ready for a night dive.
    Velvia Reef, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, October 6, 2006
    2006-10-06#0023
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunset
    Sunset
    My eighth visit to the Solomon Islands.
    Velvia Reef, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, October 6, 2006
    2006-10-06#0030
    Larry L. Jackson
  • MV Bilikiki
    MV Bilikiki
    Sister ship that accommodates just 14 scuba divers.
    Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 8, 2006
    2006-10-08#0031
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bat Cave
    Bat Cave
    The bat cave is central to the photo.
    Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 8, 2006
    2006-10-08#0041
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bob, David & Others
    Bob, David & Others
    After recovering from traveler's distress, a beer and visit with friends felt good.
    Dining Deck, Spirit of Solomons, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006
    2006-10-09#0045
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Divers
    Divers
    My luggage arrived and I have my dive gear and underwater camera equipment, but skipped all the crepuscular dives.
    Mirror Pond, Mane Island, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006
    2006-10-09#0050
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mirror Pond
    Mirror Pond
    I skipped this dive.
    Mane Island, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006
    2006-10-09#0052
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Child
    Child
    Village children seem a bit puzzled by visitors.
    Bili Village, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006
    2006-10-10#0057
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Steve & Carver
    Steve & Carver
    Visitors buying carvings is one of few sources of money for the local craftsmen.
    Bili Village, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006
    2006-10-10#0058
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Children
    Children
    Bili Village, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006
    2006-10-10#0059
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Children
    Children
    Bili Village, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006
    2006-10-10#0060
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Carver
    Carver
    Bili Village, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006
    2006-10-10#0061
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Carvings
    Carvings
    Bili Village, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006
    2006-10-10#0062
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Father & child
    Father & child
    A bit camera shy.
    Bili Village, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006
    2006-10-10#0063
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Steve & Chris
    Steve & Chris
    The ship also provides vegetable seeds and then buys fresh produce from the villages.
    Bili Village, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006
    2006-10-10#0064
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Carvers
    Carvers
    Larger craft items can be shipped DHL from Honiara at the end of the trip.
    Bili Village, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006
    2006-10-10#0066
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Carvings
    Carvings
    Mostly bowls here.
    Bili Village, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006
    2006-10-10#0067
    Larry L. Jackson