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Goroka Impressions

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After our near-retreat at the mudmen, we made it back to Goroka town for a late lunch at the Bird of Paradise hotel (including the option, to try SP Lager).

After lunch it was on to the local market and the JK Macarthy Museum. The latter featuring (next to other exhibits) plenty of historic photos from the region and a mournig necklace made from a human hand (no kidding). From the museum it was on to the modern airport (now with proper security – though I still wonder, how the souvenir arrows and the hammer made it through) for the half-hour-flight back to sea level.

Afternoon at the Beach

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The ship retained its position over lunch – and in the afternoon there was another opportunity for a shore landing. This time at the small island of Nuratu, less than 500m off the coast of Kitava.

The stop here was a pure beach stop – with the island – once more – fitting into that small and uninhabited island with a palm-fringed beach category. So – after the cultural performance and village exploration in the morning – it was now time for some swimming, snorkeling (not as spectacular as during the previous beach stop – but still not bad), relaxing – and a walk around the island.