2006-10 Spirit of Solomons #8 with Island Explorations

Solomon Islands Map

The route of this particular trip marked in black.

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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

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Bob Petering

Sunset

There is a very nice reef here on a bit of a sea mount.

Velvia Reef, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, October 6, 2006

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Divers & Camera Table

Getting ready for a night dive.

Velvia Reef, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, October 6, 2006

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Sunset

My eighth visit to the Solomon Islands.

Velvia Reef, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, October 6, 2006

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MV Bilikiki

Sister ship that accommodates just 14 scuba divers.

Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 8, 2006

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Bat Cave

The bat cave is central to the photo.

Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 8, 2006

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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

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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

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Mirror Pond

I skipped this dive.

Mane Island, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

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Child

Village children seem a bit puzzled by visitors.

Bili Village, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

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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

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Children

Bili Village, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

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Children

Bili Village, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

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Carver

Bili Village, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

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Carvings

Bili Village, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

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Father & child

A bit camera shy.

Bili Village, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

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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

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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

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Carvings

Mostly bowls here.

Bili Village, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

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