Background: The eastern half of the island of New Guinea - second largest in the world - was divided between Germany (north) and the UK (south) in 1885. The latter area was transferred to Australia in 1902, which occupied the northern portion during World War I and continued to administer the combined areas until independence in 1975. A nine-year secessionist revolt on the island of Bougainville ended in 1997 after claiming some 20,000 lives.
March 12th 2008Oceania » Papua New Guinea » East New Britain » Rabaul Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Today was our day to tour Rabaul, Papua New Guinea on the island of New Britain. We had to wait to get into the port to dock because a cargo ship was late leaving so we were ... [full story]
March 11th 2008Oceania » Papua New Guinea » East New Britain » Rabaul Papua New Guinea (PNG)
New Britain Island - Rabaul
Arrived at the pilot station on time, 6:00 am. Waited 30 minutes for the pilot. I guess island time applies even to an island the size of New Br ... [full story]
March 11th 2008Oceania » Papua New Guinea » East New Britain » Rabaul March 10, 2008
The day began with a fitness class and Mass and if that doesn’t prepare one for the day then I am not sure what else I can do to get ready. But the programs were about to start ... [full story]
March 6th 2008Oceania » Papua New Guinea » East New Britain » Rabaul Well Welcome to the second port of out PNG time. It has been amazing time. Rabaul is so great. The area is so nice with nature and what not. There was an active volcano about 1 hour walk from the shi ... 13 photos[full story]
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