tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323135772011-04-21T15:33:57.000-07:00this is lifeLife and travel journal.Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.comBlogger271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-3801980238358101502007-05-02T03:39:00.000-07:002007-05-02T03:39:34.068-07:00This is possible the only phyoto that I hve had taken that I really like!the location is Badgers Weir which is juist out of Healsville. One teacher and I took three little preps on a camp it raind non stop, there was no heating... not my best camp experince but worth it to get this shot. the Birda here were amazing, an elderly couple ,one on a walking stick were watching beside us and one of ourMagshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-26235752800892234042007-04-28T16:56:00.000-07:002007-04-28T17:15:23.469-07:00wow how slack have I been... I think that that is enough Vanuatu as it seems so long ago and so much has happened since.time to add some newish photos and get this blog happening again! it is meant to about more than just my Vanuatu trip. so here are a few random photos and stuff since last August!after 5 years of nuturing I have been rewarded with this amazing cacti flower...plaease ignore the Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1163196075843881732006-11-10T13:35:00.000-08:002006-12-17T01:36:26.490-08:00Lorup Bay UreparaparaEvelyn is the the school teacher of Dives bay village and she paddled out with her niece to check out the big boat.we served our guests tea, biscuits and apple juice for the little picininny, Nesha who was most suspicious of the strange drink we gave her and took a bit of coaxing from Evelyn to taste it, but then she was all smiles and ate her biscuit without Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1161291917281885042006-10-19T13:27:00.000-07:002006-11-05T14:46:46.696-08:00Sola Vanalavawow how I would love a chance to cook in this oven in front of a store.the double storey building with windows is quiet innovative. The second floor is a mezzanine there were a couple of children laying up there when we arrived. I imagine it is a cool escape from the intense heat that would be experienced this far north.there were a number of stores in this village and it boasts a Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1160983609519298112006-10-15T23:33:00.000-07:002006-10-16T00:34:06.203-07:00Losalava GauaWe arrived at Losalava School on the second last day of term. All students, even littlies were armed with a machette and were busy cutting the lawn and tidying the school grounds.It was a bit dauntig being greeted by30 or so children with machettes!The school was very tidy and the classrooms all had flowers, the children bring flowers each day. Noone brings teh teacher flowers Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1160914470992557132006-10-15T05:06:00.000-07:002006-10-15T14:13:16.966-07:00Into the jungle, to gather Isaland ApplesI made a fantastic conection with the chiefs daughter-in-law Vivien, When we collected the washing she asked us if we would like to go for walk to another village inland, we eagerly agreed.unfourtunatly when we arrived to go Vivien was unable to go as her baby was sick, istead she sent 3 divine little pickinnies with and sent us to a place in the jungle Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1160687479800600172006-10-12T14:02:00.000-07:002006-10-14T15:55:57.823-07:00Kustom dance and Feast on Maewo.... Dives BayChief Nelson was keen to arrange a kustom dance and feast for us and other yachites in the bay. We had hoped that we we come across an actual village celebration, not because we didn't want to pay, but because we wanted and authentic village experince rather than a staged preformance. The Feast At this point of our voyage I was really craving meat and Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1160088490380030742006-10-05T15:30:00.000-07:002006-10-11T08:21:08.676-07:00 Asenvari Bay Maewodon't forget you can click on photos to view full screen swimming in waterfallswaterboy swimming in this waterfall was fantastic!The current from the waterfall created a natural endless swimming spa that westeners spend thousands to create our natural spa was priceless.The value of this waterfall to the village is inmeasurable as Asenvari is becoming a popular yachtie stop Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1159504244851668852006-09-28T20:48:00.000-07:002006-10-05T03:56:33.333-07:00Loltong Bay, Pentecost IslandThe kids throughout the islands recived us with mixedreactions some, crying and running off in fear, and some fasinated by our"whiteness" but all kids love balloons and lollies! The Pied Piper of Pentecost!Just how cute are these kids !Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1159401720193351682006-09-27T15:23:00.000-07:002006-09-28T16:21:38.816-07:00Ranon, AmbrynCLICK ON PHOTOS TO VIEW LARGERWood carvings, Rom drum, wedding preparation, friends reunitedAllen (pictured below) is the chief of Ranon, he is showing us a Rom drum it takes about 3 years to carve, the base of the pole is hollow making it drum. I asked Allen how many years it would last and he rubbed his chin and thought then responded "maybe 3 chiefs". This amused me as did the Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1158879803427270402006-09-21T14:47:00.000-07:002006-09-25T07:42:23.083-07:00Baouma Bay, Ambrynisland of black magic, hot springsAmbryn Island is associated with black magic and some natives will not go there for fear of being bewitched. knowing this we were not suprised when Susan did not want to come on land to explore. we convinced here to come explaining that there was safety in numbers and Gerry promised to do karate on any evil spirits that came near her it was veryMagshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1158874712807893362006-09-21T14:28:00.000-07:002006-09-21T14:38:32.810-07:00 Sincerity....update, stats and photoAs promised a better photo of the boat and the technical stuff about the boat.Length........................ 50ftType of Yacht............. Cutter (refers to the rigging - a cutter has one mast with 2 sails forward of the main sail)Weight.......................... 25 ton loaded (steel hull)Age................................ 25 yearsBuilder........Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1158702017052440432006-09-19T13:56:00.000-07:002006-09-20T17:22:56.220-07:00Lamen Bay, EpiSea Sickness, Trading, Feasting and interesting people!We left Port Havannah around 8.30pm. I was trying to assist get the anchor up but managed to stuff it up and nearly lost the anchor ! I was looking forward to my first watch, as a (what is the right term for a learner sailor?) newbie crew member the captain was doing the first watch with me. After the anchor incident It seems Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1158620185186637622006-09-18T13:47:00.000-07:002006-09-18T15:56:25.313-07:00Port Havannah giant sea turtles frequent this bay and the natives have set up a breeding program so we were able to hold one of these amazing creatures. We spotted a few large ones swimming around the boat.Being a passionate gardener, the lush tropical growth was a source of constant pleasure and amazment.During ww2 Port Havannah was taken over as an American Naval base. the remnets of this Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1158488047418682882006-09-17T02:34:00.000-07:002006-09-17T03:14:07.946-07:00The voyage Begins1st day at seaPort Vila Efate to Port Havanna EfateA trade show was under way on the beach and wharf front as we left Port Vila. It was a public holiday celebration of assumption day, don't know anything about it and when I asked Susan she thought for a minuet and responded" It is for the churches" I thought that if it was day for the churches I probobly knew enough!the weather Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1158468752526988352006-09-16T21:21:00.000-07:002006-09-21T14:23:15.593-07:00A Tour Of My Floating Homesincerity' I'm working at getting a better pic of Sincerity. This is the space shared by five people for three week. The more I think about that the more I am stunned that it was one of the many aspects or issues I never considered when I rang Cathy and said"I'm coming to Vanuatu"as my 'space' is rather precious to me! Sincerity is well equipped, including a good coffee Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1158466834798206152006-09-16T20:55:00.000-07:002006-09-16T22:15:47.786-07:00The SaloonLooking into the Saloon from the Galley starboard side.Still in the saloon, the captains cockpit (sure hope I am gettin all the yachtie terminology right).Port side of the saloon Check out the wood carving and the tropical fruit! Captain Stephen reading.Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1158464623673031202006-09-16T20:00:00.000-07:002006-09-16T20:54:59.420-07:00The Bathroomthere are two bathrooms one opposite my cabin in the mid section of the boat,it was about two steps from my berth to the bathroom. My Cabin Taking the patchwork quilt (made by my niece) seemed a bit ridiculous as the average temp was Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1158272685178856782006-09-14T14:21:00.000-07:002006-09-14T15:24:45.260-07:00More partying on our final night in portvillaMagshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1158184327824369132006-09-13T14:42:00.000-07:002006-09-13T14:52:07.826-07:00Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1158183723592818102006-09-13T14:29:00.000-07:002006-09-13T14:42:04.203-07:00Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1158151654417763232006-09-13T04:27:00.000-07:002006-09-13T05:47:34.486-07:00Partying In Port VilaThe start of any holiday always demands hard partying and this holiday was no exception! there were welcome drinks,it's hot drinks, it's saturday night drinks, sunday recovery drinks,and farwell drinks for Stephens past crew, a group of local lads who had worked on the boat for a few weeks before they sailed to Tanna (before our arrival).Saturday night drinks included a vist Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1158146676952153602006-09-13T04:12:00.000-07:002006-09-13T04:24:36.963-07:00During our three day stay in Port Vila we spent a lot of time browsing the market and a trade show that was happening alone the beach front. Stalls were selling all kinds of dodgey produce including two cancer "cures".I had to have my hair braided, it felt great, very cool, though I wasn't to keen on the coconut oil they applied in an attempt to get the braids to hold. Sadly they all fell out Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1158145898094516172006-09-13T03:52:00.000-07:002006-09-13T04:11:38.120-07:00Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1157921466451692632006-09-10T13:25:00.000-07:002006-09-10T14:19:37.923-07:00Port Vila Market is open 24hrs Monday until Sat afternoon. The stallholders simply stay until they have sold all their produce, sleeping under or behind the stall table. Many come to the market on ferries that might only make two trips aweek to their home island.we brought green mandarins, that were incredible sweet, the best passion fruit I've ever tasted and with bananas currently costing a Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1157840735426279952006-09-09T15:19:00.000-07:002006-09-18T20:10:40.943-07:00Vanuatu adventureIt is hard to believe that I have been back in Australia for a whole week!I am constantly asked " did you have a good time, what was it like?" and have only been able to respond with " amazing, life changing, incredible" which leaves the listener none the wiser about my Vanuatu adventers. So I am going to attempt to recreate my travel journal online to share with you all.My FirstMagshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32313577.post-1154932206255364162006-08-06T23:18:00.000-07:002006-09-09T15:26:24.146-07:00DayelsfordWhat a glorious weekend in Dayelsford, I rented my favorite cottage with open fire and wood stove, all very rustic! The weather was perfect during the day and cold enough to enjoy the open fire at night. I enjoyed a walk down along the creek to the mineral springs and saw a pair of bright red and blue parrotts. hard to belive that this time next week I will be in Vanuatu!Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046598405885205997noreply@blogger.com0