15:30 Saturday 3rd March: Another unexpected jewel, Papua New Guinea. We were warned that it was a fourth world country and that Raboul would be covered in volcanic ash, but in the eventthe conditions underfoot were no worse than Wareham forest. (There is at least one active volcano - see picture on right hand side - the town when destroyed in 1994 when two volcanoes erupted simultaneously) Formerly called the Pearl of the Pacific, Raboul is now a rather poor town, backed by spectacular scenery, but life goes on and the population seems very active in selling their own goods. We were lucky to visit a local fruit and veg market. The people are charming, polite and very friendly. We were not pestered and made to feel very welcome. We realise that although Australia will be exciting, it marks the end of our wonderful voyage. Portunus cocktail party with captain tonight.
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