2015-12 Bilikiki, Solomons #9 with Island Explorations

Group & Luggage

Our luggage required a nice truck to deliver it to the boat.

Airport Terminal, Henderson Field, Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, December 1, 2015

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Barracuda Point

Also called Mary Island, this is an isolated location with very good dive sites.

Mborokua Island, Solomon Islands, December 3, 2015

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Sunset

Nice sunset during nibbles time on the upper deck.

Mborokua Island, Solomon Islands, December 3, 2015

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Kicha Island

Our first dive location in the New Georgia group of islands.

New Georgia, Solomon Islands, December 4, 2015

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Kicha Island

New Georgia, Solomon Islands, December 4, 2015

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Waves

Mbulo Island, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, December 4, 2015

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Front Deck, MV Bilikiki

Dining and relaxing area.

Mbulo Island, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, December 4, 2015

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After Dive Snacks

These were provided after the 1st and 3rd dives every day much to this popcorn lover's delight.

Mbulo Island, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, December 4, 2015

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Dolphins

Dolphins came to ride the bow wave several times during the trip.

Mbulo Island, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, December 4, 2015

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Carvings

Nearly 3 feet tall, this was an impressive carving.

Paeva Village, Gatokae Island, Marovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, December 4, 2015

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Yellow-billed Lory

Lorius chlorocercus - a pet of the village.

Paeva Village, Gatokae Island, Marovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, December 4, 2015

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Children

See us is entertainment for the villagers.

Paeva Village, Gatokae Island, Marovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, December 4, 2015

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MV Bilikiki

Our liveaboard dive boat.

Paeva Village, Gatokae Island, Marovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, December 4, 2015

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Canoe Child

Paddling around is second nature.

Paeva Village, Gatokae Island, Marovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, December 4, 2015

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Carvings

One carvers offering.

Paeva Village, Gatokae Island, Marovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, December 4, 2015

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Small Island

A bit of sand, mostly occupied by Coconut Trees.

near Wickham Island, Marovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, December 5, 2015

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Wickham Island

There are Orchids growing in this tree.

Marovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, December 5, 2015

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Kayak Children

Children with flowers headed to the greeting area.

Talina Village, Marovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, December 6, 2015

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Canoe Family

Bringing produce and flowers to the village.

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Canoe Boy

Talina Village, Marovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, December 6, 2015

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