Around Efate

Yesterday we took and around the island bus tour.  This meant that for he first time since arriving we had to be out of bed and active at 6:30am – bit of a struggle when we’ve been waking up hours after that!

So we boarded our mini-bus and headed off.  A very nice guide talked us through various sites around Port Vila before heading out into the country.  The thing to know is the “country” is about a 10 minute walk from the heart of Port Vila, so we were in the country very quickly.  After a stop for morning tea and a look around at a blue lagoon, we arrived at the village.

The village was a tiny village and we were greeted in traditional style by James, the chief and some of his warriors.  We then spent the next few hours wandering around, chatting and doing some activities.  It was one of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve had in a long time.  It was so personable and enjoyable I could have spent more time there.  James and Mary were wonderful hosts with the whole tribe working to make the experience of these 6 white folk lots of fun.

So we left the village and headed off to our last stop and a swim in the ocean.  I can now say I have been to Vanuatu and swam in the ocean.  Given my concerns with things that live and swim in the ocean it was no mean feat!

And today… not sure.  The weather is not the best today but it may warm up enough to lie by the pool and enjoy a Tusker or 2.