VANUATU

VANUATU

Oceania » Vanuatu
August 5th 2009

Published: August 6th 2009

Location: Port Vila Length of Stay: 19 Days Cost per Day: $20.00 Alo…Bonjour and Hello…The 3 spoken languages here are Bislama (Pidgeon English), French and English. It is just amazing to see people switch between all three when communicating with a group of people. What a fabulous 1st destination to begin one’s journey. Port Vila is such a gorgeous little place… It is officially the c... Read Full Entry

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I was so intrigued by these blond haired children...

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The Vanuatu President and his wife on Independance... Not quite sure why they have a Prime Minister as well...

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Local school boys at Alliance Francaise... all children learn either French or English in the schools...

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A sample of Bislama - Pidgin English - sign on a store window...

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more Bislama...

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Coconut Jam... Hmm.. not sure about that one... did not get a chance to try...

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Kava... in its natural state... havent tried that either... I was advised that the Vanuatu Kava would be too strong for me and I would feel the effects for days... so best to try in Fiji where it was a little milder...

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We have wheelie bins for rubbish... Port Vila has these purpose built off the ground shelves... high so as the dogs cant rummage through the garbage...

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A telephone box... mostly telecard phones..

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And another improvised garbage shelf I guess you would call it..

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A typical lower class home but had a million $ view of the harbour...

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Another local home...

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Possibly an expats home...

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More rubbish...

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The prettiest cemetary I have ever seen... flowers were everywhere...

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Local guys enthralled with a boxing match on tv...

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Au Bon Marche... the only supermarket chain in Port Vila... very expensive as there are no competitors...

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dozens and dozens of these cheap little chinese stores...

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and another chinese store...

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The local Port Vila library...

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more of the library...

6th August 2009

Lee Douglas
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Go Girl!!
Really pleased that your first port of call has been an enrinching experience for you my dear sister! Your in my thoughts & prayers...XO..Lee

6th August 2009

Kirsty Elmslie
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Wow!!!!!
Nicole, I am in awe of your courage and confidence and just want to be sure that you know that what you are doing is nothing short of amazing!!! I can't wait to see the next installment. Let me know when you get closer to the UK and I will give you my mum's contact details. :0) Take care. Kirsty.

7th August 2009

Krain Beem
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Hello Nicole
Fantastic!!!...Glad it's going great for ye.....x

7th August 2009

Ian
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Good to see you made the first Port , loads to go , good luck and watch out for Midges x

7th August 2009

Janis Heaven
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Have just read your blog and it sounds fabulous. Luv Janis & Don xxxxx

7th August 2009

Ben D
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Appreciation..
Gratifying to have the opportunity to share with you your ongoing experiences through the medium of both an excellent narrative and impressive accompanying pictures. Look forward to your next post to share the experience of your Fiji adventure,...as a virtual reality here in the comfort of my recliner. :)

8th August 2009

Cherie
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Wow such adventures - would never have thought that raspberries would grow there, thought they only grew in cold climates - well there you go!!! Glad you are enjoying your experiences, look forward to the next blog. We are all off to the Ekka today - I am very excited as this will be Archie's first one. Stay safe and take care, Cherie xxx

8th August 2009

Sonja
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Great reading!
Hi Nicole, My husband and I like to backpack around the pacific islands once a year for our annual holiday so we can relate to a lot of your photos. You are a great photorapher and have a flair for writing. I can't wait for your next blog. Enjoy your trip. Sonja

10th August 2009

kimmie
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awesome girl...
wow sounds exciting ....every day i want to be there as fast as i can..i wish i could win some money....ok so ive joined the travel blog now...so i can get the updates on everything easier luv ya girl kimmiex

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