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I made friends while at Finsch Harbor... (Part 2) February 20, 2009
On Thursday the 5th, during the second night that I spent tied at Finsch Harbor, a passenger vessel servicing the route between Lae and Umboi Island was scheduled to stop over at the Maneba Wharf. Thi

I made friends while at Finsch Harbor... (Part 1) February 15, 2009
My arrival at Finsch Harbor had hinted at the great spirit of the Kamlawa village people. They had sent out their men to ensure my safety and to make certain that I was not desperate for help. These

The boat is now in Lae... February 13, 2009
On Wednesday February 11th, at 01:30 local time, the cargo vessel UMBOI operated by Lutheran Shipping arrived at their wharf in Lae. It had left Maneba Wharf at Finsch Harbor, also run by Lutheran Sh

I am safe at Finsch Harbor (Part 2)... February 9, 2009 (6.5619S,147.8432E)
The first canoe to reach me was one painted blue. Sea Sprite was hand written on its side. Ephraim was sitting in the front, the younger Levilevi was in the back. After asking if I was alright and w

I am safe at Finsch Harbor... February 8, 2009 (6.5619S,147.8432E)
This is my fourth morning sleeping tied to a wharf. My boat is not rocking to awaken me. I do not have to wake up every half or one hour to monitor where land is. I do not have to row despite my scia

I must stop at Dreger... February 3, 2009 - Day: 19 (5.9280S,147.6755E)
I am within 24 hours of landing this boat at Dreger Harbor. I have worked very hard over the last few days to bring this boat into position on the south side of Vitiaz Strait. Two nights ago, I slept

Onwards toward Dreger... January 31, 2009 - Day: 16 (4.9180S,146.4066E)
You probably checked the [ORS MAP] link on the top right to figure out that I am continuing... After receiving wave after wave of rain episodes which almost always brought westerly squalls, I was dri

Quick dispatch... January 29, 2009 - Day: 14 (3.8592S,145.1973E)
[ORS MAP] link on the top right should be working now. You can check my location there.

I woke up with Bam Island at 9 nm to my southwest. This is an active volcano with its perfect cone sh

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