2015-12 Bilikiki, Solomons #9 with Island Explorations
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Male Performers
Preparing to dance and chant.
Karumalun, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 8, 2015
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Children
Watching the adults entertain us.
Karumalun, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 8, 2015
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Female Performers
Like the men, the women performed several dances.
Karumalun, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 8, 2015
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Village Tour
The Village Headman took us around the very clean village, describing village structures.
Karumalun, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 8, 2015
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Village Tour
Each house has a small solar panel.
Karumalun, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 8, 2015
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Village Tour
Palm fronds are the primary roof and wall covering. Shoes drying on the roof.
Karumalun, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 8, 2015
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Village Tour
Framing for a new house.
Karumalun, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 8, 2015
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Village Tour
Euphorbia, Ferns and Begonias.
Karumalun, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 8, 2015
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Village
Karumalun, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 8, 2015
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Child & Mother
We brought simple gifts to the children and adults.
White Beach, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 8, 2015
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Produce & Villagers
Villagers bring fresh produce to sell at several locations during the trip.
White Beach, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 8, 2015
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WW II Wreckage
Site of a WW II airfield, discarded equipment is abundant underwater.
White Beach, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 8, 2015
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Sunset
The prettiest sunset of the trip.
White Beach, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 8, 2015
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Villagers with Produce
Another dive site in the Sunlight Channel.
Wreck of Ann, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 9, 2015
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Produce
Fresh Produce to be sold to the boat.
Wreck of Ann, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 9, 2015
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Bruce & Crusty Nautilus shell
Allonautilus scrobiculatus - Dr. Bruce Carlson holding the uncommon Crusty Nautilus shell. The shells only surface when the animal dies.
Wreck of Ann, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 9, 2015
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Villagers & Produce
Wreck of Ann, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 9, 2015
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Children
Wreck of Ann, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 9, 2015
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Sunset
Another nice one.
Lologhan Island, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 9, 2015
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Star Fruit
Maravagi, Mangalonga Island, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 10, 2015
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Shipwreck
Maravagi, Mangalonga Island, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 10, 2015
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Dive Briefing
Each dive was preceded with a through briefing describing the site and creatures.
Maravagi, Mangalonga Island, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 10, 2015
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Dive Schedule
Each day had a schedule of 5 potential dives.
Maravagi, Mangalonga Island, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 10, 2015
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Maravagi Resort
A land-based dive resort.
Mangalonga Island, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 10, 2015
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Devil's Highway
Manta Rays are often seen in the strait during peak tidal flow.
Maravagi, Mangalonga Island, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 10, 2015
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Sunset
Maravagi, Mangalonga Island, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 10, 2015
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Drying Dive Gear
The crew did a great job of washing, hanging out our dive gear to dry in preparation for packing.
Boromoli Village, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 11, 2015
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Popcorn Toss
Tossing popcorn bags (in biodegradable bags) has become a regular practice here.
Boromoli Village, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 11, 2015
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Popcorn Toss
Villagers watching the Popcorn Toss.
Boromoli Village, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 11, 2015
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Champagne Toast
The managers toasted us, we toasted the crew and managers.
Mboli Passage, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 11, 2015
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