Our day ashore in Port Vila was like going back in time. We
had first visited over 40 years ago and not a lot seems to have changed. The
fact that several recent cyclones have devastated the island in recent years
has not helped. The way of life is simple and the locals friendly, despite the
almost daily invasion of cruise ships. The tourism sector is obviously of great
significance to the local economy.
From the moment that we went ashore, there were people
selling either their goods or their services everywhere that you looked. The
wharf was covered in market stalls and when we went outside there were more
drivers of both vans and boats than there were people spilling off the ship. We
opted for a local van into the commercial centre.
The food market with its local fruits and vegetables, along
with the handicraft stores, was a highlight. We really wanted to buy a few of
the gigantic avocados that ranged from less than 50 cents to a little over a
dollar. We consoled ourselves with the thought that the price might fall by the
time we arrive home!
Great fresh fruit and vegetables. We eat lots of meat on the ship!
They have these large avocados. Some were even larger!
The backdrop to the shops is the pretty harbour with water
that can only be that colour in the tropics. All very unspoilt but still with
damage from the cyclones present.
We did make a few purchases and helped the economy a little!
We are now in Lautoka in Fiji but have no photos. The best days are the islands with great swimming. At least this is acceptable wifi! Will have no more wifi before our return on 28th!
Will go back to previous blog and add a few more photos
2 comments:
Should have bought the avos as you wont get them for a dollar when you get home
Should have bought the avos. None here and those few there are are the horrible sheppards not the delicious hasses.
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