After 2 months of the Solomon Islands

I have now left the Solomon Islands and will truly miss it.

We spent the last night in Honiara and the lovely gentleman at Chester Resthouse remembered me. I must have made an impression (hopefully a favourable one). They only had one room left.
The Master Suite.
He said that because he knows the good we've done for the Solomons as Doctors, he gave a vastly cut rate for the room. We most definitely took it!
The room was ensuite with a kitchen as well as a double and a single bed. It was amazing.

The shower was unbelievable. It even had a HOT tap!!! This is about as rare as Megapodes in the Solomon Islands (rare)! It was incredible just to have water running at a speed over your body and be able to wash out weeks of sand, salt, dust etc. out of your hair. Brilliant. I felt so so much cleaner after that!

After an evening meal at Point Cruz Yacht Club and a brunch at Lime Lounge (English breakfast and the best Chocolate Milkshake in the World, that I've tried) we had to head off to the Airport.

A lovely send off by a Bamboo Band and we left the Sunny hot climate of the Solomons.

I am so sad to leave as it suited me perfectly, the relaxed lifestyle and the friendly people.
This sadness was enhanced when cold greeted me in Brisbane, especially as I was in shorts and sandals!

Fairwell Solomons! Au Revoir! I will return!

Week 7

I know it has been a while since I last posted here. This isn't because I've been hiding but rather relaxing.

Gizo is lovely and very beautiful. However, this does mean it is difficult to get energy to do anything, including walking down the hill into town, except when food is involved.

As to what I've been up to... Not much.
However, I have done a night dive which was scary in shark infested waters, but I survived.
I've also scuba dived with sharks! They are such interesting creatures but Hollywood really destroyed their reputation. They are not like Jaws but they do know that they are boss!

It is so cool here, meeting new people that I would otherwise have never had the opportunity to.

I will be sad to leave as this stress free calmness is brilliant and will be sad when the world of work forces it away.

I would really recommend visiting here but only if you enjoy the 'Off the beaten track' beauty of desert islands and tranquility. Don't come here expecting tourist facilities as tourism is so far a concept that hasn't caught on, which has its benefits.

With 992 islands making up the Solomons Islands and only about 150 inhabited, you can still find your own desert island to hide away from all technology and chaos of modern life.

Visit the Solomon Islands and Leave the Modern World behind!