Me in the Solomon Islands, 2003 Photo Gallery by Marcus at pbase.com

Me in the Solomon Islands, 2003

This is from my vacation to the Solomon Islands, July-October 2003.
During my stay i visited most of the northern coast of Guadalcanal, as well as an extensive look at Western Province, including Kolambangara, New Georgia, Rannonga, Ghizo and a brief trip to Vella Lavella.
"Unfortunately", i took too much of a liking to Ghizo so i overspent my time there. Next time i'm definately visitng Rennell and Isabel. I'd love Temotu as well.
Enjoy the photos,

Marcus

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Jap 37mm gun.	Mataniko falls.	Gallopping horse ridge, Guadalcanal.	Japanese triple-A, Kolambangara.
Njari Islet outside Ghizo.	Kid playing thing.	More guests at our guesthouse.	Out diving.
No metal detectors or security checks here...	Old US Stuart light tank.	Bursted 81mm	Heading inland, Guadalcanal.
Saereghi beach, Ghizo.	Kolambangara.	Pikinnini.	Jap cave.
Inland Guadalcanal.	Ol' Tex, Gizo.	Skull Island.	Skull Island 2.
Kennedy Island.	Kennedy Island 2.	Saereghi Village, Ghizo.	Tuvaruhu Village, Guadalcanal.
Cave somewhere in W. Province.	UXO 81mm.	Jap cave 2.	Going diving.
More pikinnini, W.Province.	Saereghi Village, Ghizo	Random Village, Rannonga Island, Western Province	Highest Peak Rannonga Island, Mist Forest and 900m Above.
Kastom Dance.	Kennedy Island.	Virgin Mary shrine, nice flower pot.	Boneggi Beach
Solomon Airlines, All Mechanic, Mobile Phones No Problem Here...	Brownwater Village	Crashed Zero Fighter	Big Bird
Sundown 1	Going Down	Sunk Ship	Evening Guests
Sundown 2

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Guest		06-Sep-2008 03:54
hey may b i can help u out with some new friends around gizo!like for visiting.or

bangra		17-Jun-2008 08:16
I want to do business with Solomon Island, would like to purchase timber for UAE and other parts of middle east, is it possible?

Guest		23-Dec-2007 22:07
hi there is an island not in the ghizo area but in the marovo lagoon where the owner want to lease it to any invester.Its location is in the cetre of the Marovo lagoon and best for tourism or other related business. Anyone interested do contact this email address rupeaza@gmail.com for more information. Thanks

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Guest		09-Jun-2007 09:30
Please give Ruth Maetala's email address

Marcus		09-Apr-2007 23:29
Vince, If you take away luxury activities like diving and organized tours, it's possible to do the Solomons very cheap. I myself am a diving fanatic, so i spent quite a few SBD on diving around the country. The plane ticket itself is possible to grab from a cheap-flights place in Brisbane for not much, not sure of the excact price nowedays. Getting around the Solomons is all about not taking planes etc. unless strictly necassary, go by boat, hitchhike and stay overnight in villages, it's half the trip and much more fun as you meet so many good people. I would give the place about half a year to recover from the tsunami before you venture there as a backpacker, unless you are interested in taking part to help the country out. The place needs as much hands on deck as possible these times...

Guest		07-Apr-2007 21:14
I agree Marcus! I spent more than a month in Gizo in 2003 and I am hoping all the friends I made there are pulling through. -Ann, MN

Marcus		03-Apr-2007 01:50
My thoughts go out to the victims of the tsunami that hit Gizo and the rest of the SI on April 2. I'd never have thought that a place i have such good memories from would be swept away by a giant wave.

Milo	PM reply	02-Apr-2007 07:46
hey how much was the trip altogether, and what was the general flight itinerary like, with regards to getting there, and back?

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Niels		06-Jan-2007 16:31
Hey there... I have an odd question; maybe someone can answer. I am looking for a small island or "untouched" costal area, where i can settle for 3-4 month or so in a tent. On my own. It's s part of my plan to stress off from the hectic daily western life. Is it possible / legal to find a place of my "own" (loan) to settle down a bit? (i am a nature lover and would leave the place as it was). Anyone have an idea? I read abit about the Solomon Islands, specifically the islets around Ghizo... Any help would be great... thanks! Niels

Marcus	PM reply	11-Jul-2006 00:56
Tetaaka, I'm afraid my knowledge of Solomon Islands policy on real estate is nil. If i'm not mistaken only traditional landowners can own land, however foreigners can lease for a period of time. As you're a Solomon Islands national i presume that your traditional tribe holds land somewhere in the country, however don't take my word for this. I advise you to get in touch with Mr. Danny Kennedy at http://www.divegizo.com and ask him for advice. He's an American, and later a Solomon Islander, who's been running a Dive operation in the country since the 80's and knows the place inside out. He can give you good information and knows alot of folks in the country. Good luck to you! Marcus

tetaake		26-May-2006 23:20
hey marcus, i was born on Ghizo and now live in the US. im still a citizen of the solomons and the US. i want to leave the u.s. and move back to the solomons. my question is, is there real estate there to buy if ones a citizen?? please reply, tetaake.

Guest		18-Apr-2006 04:46
I was in Nyiami village from the 10th to 13th April 2006. The people there were friendly and happy. A nice little village. Planning to go there again sometimes in the future.

Marcus	PM reply	17-Feb-2006 08:06
I can give it a shot. What do you want to know?

rob		09-Feb-2006 02:58
hey i'm doing a project on the solomen islands can u help me out

Guest		07-Dec-2005 15:31
Hey mate! I was in Niami village on the east coast. You might know Vero and Cheri from there? Nice folks indeed. Great hearing from an Islander! Take care mate, Marcus

Guest		25-Oct-2005 08:30
How long were in Ranoga? I come from Ranoga, where did you stay? Pienuna? Gizo Town. Photo: MY Meduse Crew Kennedy Island. Photo: MY Meduse Crew About Gizo Gizo is the second largest town in the Solomon

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