2015-12 Bilikiki, Solomons #9 with Island Explorations

Big Canoe

Escorting us out a short distance.

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

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Battery Charging

MV Bilikiki, Marovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, December 6, 2015

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6 pm Nibbles

MV Bilikiki, Mborokua Island, Solomon Islands, December 7, 2015

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Divers

Arriving for a village visit.

Karumalun, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 8, 2015

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Greeters

Children ready to present leis to us.

Karumalun, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 8, 2015

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Village Headman

Welcoming us to the village.

Karumalun, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 8, 2015

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Male Performers

Preparing to dance and chant.

Karumalun, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 8, 2015

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Children

Watching the adults entertain us.

Karumalun, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 8, 2015

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Female Performers

Like the men, the women performed several dances.

Karumalun, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 8, 2015

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Village Tour

The Village Headman took us around the very clean village, describing village structures.

Karumalun, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 8, 2015

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Village Tour

Each house has a small solar panel.

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Village Tour

Palm fronds are the primary roof and wall covering. Shoes drying on the roof.

Karumalun, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 8, 2015

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