2005-11 Spirit of Solomons #7 with Island Explorations

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  • Grant & Sonia
    Grant & Sonia
    The managers.
    Mboli Passage, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 29, 2005
    2005-11-29#0015
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Kuikuila Village
    Kuikuila Village
    A fairly large village at one end of the passage.
    Mboli Passage, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 29, 2005
    2005-11-29#0024
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Popcorn Toss
    Popcorn Toss
    Seemingly a pretty big occasion when the boat passes through.
    Kuikuila Village, Mboli Passage, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 29, 2005
    2005-11-29#0035
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Anchorage
    Anchorage
    Tulagi, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 29, 2005
    2005-11-29#0174
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Harbor
    Harbor
    Tulagi, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands. November 29, 2005
    2005-11-29#0178
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Harbor Ships
    Harbor Ships
    MV Eastern Trader, the white ship, looks to be at the end of its life.
    Tulagi, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands. November 29, 2005
    2005-11-29#0182
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mboli Passage
    Mboli Passage
    Subsistence living with the land, a few crops and the ocean providing almost everything.
    Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 29, 2005
    2005-11-29#0189
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mboli Passage
    Mboli Passage
    Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 29, 2005
    2005-11-29#0200
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Passage Rock
    Passage Rock
    Sandfly Passage, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 30, 2005
    2005-11-30#0002
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Produce
    Produce
    Hoping to sell a bit of produce.
    Tanavula, Sandfly Passage, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 30, 2005
    2005-11-30#0005
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gear Drying
    Gear Drying
    With the diving done, the gear has been rinsed in freshwater and hung out to dry in preparation for departure the next day.
    Sandfly Passage, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 30, 2005
    2005-11-30#0006
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gear Drying
    Gear Drying
    Sandfly Passage, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 30, 2005
    2005-11-30#0007
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gear Drying
    Gear Drying
    Sandfly Passage, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 30, 2005
    2005-11-30#0008
    Larry L. Jackson
  • LJax & Richard
    LJax & Richard
    With not much else to do, a bit more relaxation and the local brew.
    Evening Anchorage, Sandfly Passage, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 30, 2005
    2005-11-30#0013
    Larry L. Jackson
  • John, Sally & Lucille
    John, Sally & Lucille
    More relaxation in the Florida Islands.  The boat will head for Honiara in the early morning hours.  No need to arrive at the busy harbor before needed.
    Evening Anchorage, Sandfly Passage, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 30, 2005
    2005-11-30#0014
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunset
    Sunset
    November is generally calm, with warm water, infrequent rain and a great time to go diving.
    Evening Achorage, Sandfly Passage, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 30, 2005
    2005-11-30#0021
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Nibbles
    Nibbles
    There were nibbles every evening before dinner, these the last of the trip.
    Evening Anchorage, Sandfly Passage, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 30, 2005
    2005-11-30#0028
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Philip
    Philip
    One of the friendly crew that took good care of us, dressed up a bit for our departure dinner.
    Evening Anchorage, Sandfly Passage, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 30, 2005
    2005-11-30#0032
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wilson
    Wilson
    Now the chef, Wilson has been on the boat for quite a while.
    Evening Anchorage, Sandfly Passage, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 30, 2005
    2005-11-30#0033
    Larry L. Jackson
  • John
    John
    Our barman, always ready with a glass of wine, a beer and a smile.
    Evening Anchorage, Sandfly Passage, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 30, 2005
    2005-11-30#0034
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dinner Buffet
    Dinner Buffet
    Chicken, Lobster, sausage, steak, baked potatoes, cheese bread and vegetables.
    Evening Anchorage, Sandfly Passage, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 30, 2005
    2005-11-30#0040
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Port Ships
    Port Ships
    Packing the dive gear, while the crew cleans and starts the reprovisoning for the next cruise.
    Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, December 1, 2005
    2005-12-01#0042
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Managers & Crew
    Managers & Crew
    A good bunch of people.
    MV Spirit of Solomons, Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, December 1, 2005
    2005-12-01#0044
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dive Group
    Dive Group
    Ann (trip organizer), Ruth and Richard were the only people I was familiar with before this trip.
    MV Spirit of Solomons, Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, December 1, 2005
    2005-12-01#0050
    Larry L. Jackson