Sunday, November 20, 2016

New Guinea 3-13 October 2016

36 friends from Torquay Probus flew to Brisbane to catch Princess Aria. 


2 days at sea with about 1600 others. Lots to keep us busy and happy!

Visited cultural festival Alotau, 



Milne Bay memorial to those killed in WW2 

Kitava - too rough for tenders
Rabaul - tour to coconut oil factory, hot springs. Rabaul was the provincial capital and most important settlement in the province until it was destroyed in 1994 by falling ash of a volcanic eruption.

Kiriwina - largest of the Trobriand Islands. Lots of market stalls and dancing, plus a very different type of cricket match! A couple of local lads from different villages decided to fight over a lady, so machetes and blood sent people running in all directions …



Conflict island - owned by Australian as a resort for cruise ships to visit. Sun, swim, snorkel. 
2 days back to Brisbane 

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