Photo Gallery - July 2003
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version of the image.
The
public market in Port Vila, Vanuatu.
Another
view of the market. The market is open 24 hours a day and offers fresh produce
(fruits and vegetables) as well as handicrafts including everything from shell
necklaces, wood carvings and coconut bras to realistic models of traditional
sailing craft.
The
main drag in Port Vila. Though highly oriented to the tourist trade, almost
everything you need can be found here. There are several banks,
supermarkets, pharmacies, etc., etc. as well as a booming industry selling
pirated music CDs, DVDs and computer software.
Another
view of the main street (Lini Hwy) in Port Vila.
This
end of the street includes the other bank, the MOBIL station and several very
nice cafes and bars.
The
steps going up to the second floor in the building to the right lead to the
Department of Immigration. Cruising sailors in Vanuatu are required to visit
Immigration monthly to extend visitors visas which are normally issued only for
periods of 30 days.
The
fuel dock is run by 'Yachting World' a service organization which offers help to
cruisers in a variety of ways. They manage and rent about 3 dozen permanent
moorings spread out in the bay as are the people to go to when you need to find
some odd part or service. They also serve as a mail drop for incoming packages.
The
dinghy dock is part of the Waterfront Bar and Grill, a local eating
establishment that specializes in making cruisers welcome. They also offer
stern-to moorage for boats wishing to tie up to the wall rather then anchor out
or use a mooring.
One
of the local cafe's, run by a European, offers trendy meals as well as stocking
a variety of upscale imported goods at incredibly high prices. A dangerous place
to be if you are on a budget.
The
most popular anchorage in Port Vila is located just off Iririki Island from
where this photo was taken. The island is home to the Iririki Resort and is just
a few hundred yards from the town.
A
French cruiser entering Vila Bay as we were leaving (on our way to Havannah
Harbor just a few miles away).
View
from the Queen Jane taken in Havannah Harbor. This very large bay is formed
between the mainland and two large islands which form a protective barrier
making its water's calm and welcoming. This was the spot where US Naval forces
gathered during the weeks before the famed Battle of the Coral Sea. The Coral
Sea is situated between Australia and Vanuatu about 500 miles to the West.
Jonah
reading in the salon.
While
we were in Havannah Harbor our aft head (toilet) pump failed. Here we see the
captain working to replace the failed pump with a broken spare. In the end we
had to send to New Zealand for a replacement pump.
On
our way to New York to visit family, Jonah and I waited in the airport at Nadi,
Fiji for our connecting flight to Los Angeles.
Finally
in New York, Jonah mugs for the camera in Gammy's apartment (Gammy is Jordan's
mother, Jonah's grandmother).
Gammy
and Julia, Jordan's sister's (Debbie) daughter. Gammy is keeping Julia busy
while the rest of us bowl. Why are we bowling? Well, we're not sure, but Jonah
and Cole (Debbie's son) are loving it and that's reason enough!
Jonah
watching his ball progress down the lane. This alley features kid-safe
"gutter guards" which prevent the ball from going in the gutter.
Without this feature almost every ball Jonah rolled would have been a gutter
ball.
Cole
watching Jonah bowl. Though a bit young to bowl himself, with an adult lending a
hand Cole had a great time.
Debbie
takes her turn. What form! What style! Good thing she has a day job!
Al,
Debbie's husband, who claimed the night before he would be lucky to bowl a 70,
shows us right from the get go his true skill. Still a lawyer no matter how you
dress him up...
Jonah
eating his breakfast of frozen waffles. Not a staple on the Queen Jane, Jonah
came to crave waffles on this trip and was not disappointed.
One
of the highlights for Jonah was visiting the many playgrounds of Central Park.
He spent hours there climbing, running, and playing with other kids.
Jonah
and his new pal for the day having shucked their shirts play in the
sprinkler.
Cole
also had a great time at the playground, though he had great difficulty keeping
up with the big boys.
Jonah
and Cole with their Great Grandmother (Jordan's grandmother) at her
apartment.
Jordan
with Jonah and Cole at GG's apartment.
Jordan's
brother Danny surfing the net at their dad's house in upstate New York.
Debbie
reads bedtime stories to the two boys. Supermom strikes again!
Gammy
with her two grandson's.
Jonah,
Gammy and Zeda play a rousing game of Monopoly (which Jonah won easily having
landed on Free Parking a total of 9 times).
