2015-12 Bilikiki, Solomons #9 with Island Explorations

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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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Group Photo

Mboli Passage, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 11, 2015

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Crew Photo

Crew with managers, Daniela and Chaba.

Mboli Passage, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 11, 2015

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Sunset Photo

Mboli Passage is very narrow, but very calm and scenic.

Mboli Passage, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 11, 2015

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Sunset Photo

Looking East at sunset.

Mboli Passage, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 11, 2015

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Island Ferry-freighter

We woke up at the dock to finish packing.  This ship was just arriving.

Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, December 12, 2015

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