Riots and bombs in a malaria zone.
The Solomon Islands was always going to be an interesting part of the trip, both culturally and safety wise. Touching down at the airstrip today we were not disappointed.
Heading to the raintree cafe we drove through the main town Honiare somewhat surprised to see hundreds of people on the streets, “why are there so many people?” asked Debby, our friendly and somewhat gansta looking taxi driver shrugged. “Rush Hour” and we though little of it.
It ws only on arrival at our destination we were informed there was a massive riot going on in town, something to do with a gansta being sentenced and his cronies going mental, stoning shops and looking for trouble. We were advised not to venture out today incase “something happened to us”. Feeling safe already.
So we then figured we would cool off and go for a swim just out side the guest house (it overlooks iron bottom sound and is blessed with a pretty stunning view).
With in 10 metres of the shore I swam over 4 unexploded ww2 bombs (this place was the centre of a huge battle between the Japanese and US in 1942, the legacy from which is left all over the island both above and below the sea). Gap year destination, this may not be, but an adventure it certainly is. I can´t wait for tomorrow when I get myself down to some serious wreck diving.
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