Beachy Papua New Guinea
This post was written in 2014, but probably mostly current. Lengthy message to a tripadvisor correspondent who wanted to know about beaches in #PNG. It wound up being a fair slab of a tourist guide. My knowledge is a bit out of date; after some pleasant times in PNG I left two years ago and … Continue reading
Independence day
The posts here and earlier are snippets from my introduction to Papua New Guinea, and thus an introduction to this blog. They have a touristy feel to them. Wonderful to have a job that permits touristy moments! The lengthy time gap appears because…
Sepik Canoe, PNG National Museum
This is yin and yang, Sepik Style. The Sepik is PNG’s largest river, running through the North West of the Country. Saltwater crocodiles, and the relationship between people and crocodiles appears to loom large in Sepik folklore. This war canoe, m…
Pineapple house
This building was built to house government offices soon after independence. Unfortunately the government was well and truly taken down by the builder and the construction was totally unsafe. It was never occupied and quickly became a derelict she…
Port Moresby street art
Art galleries are impromptu affairs, but if you’re interested, our friendly and helpful sales staff are at your service.
Port Moresby
One night at home, then off again. This place is a long way from Switzerland. Some views of the commercial centre of Port Moresby, which is imaginatively named ‘Town’. From the left, a view over Town from the top of Touaguba Hill, daytime and even…
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