We spent several days in PNG in 1998, in Rabul. This volcano (Tavurnir) is one of two (the other being Vulcan) that form the mouth of Simpson harbour. What was once considered the most beautiful harbour in the world was nearly destroyed in, first in 1937, then in 1994. Our hotel (the Kaivuna) was one of the few buildings that survived the eruption intact, only because the owner continuously shovelled the ash from the roof, to prevent it being buried. I wish I had taken photos of some of the pictures that decorated the bar, showing the area before and immediately after the eruption. When we were there, the favourite thing for the Aussie expats to do was sit in the bar and watch Tavurver continue to smoke, about every 45 minutes it let out a good puff and a rumble. There were many active volcanos in sight, the smell of sulphur was overpowering. It was like waiting for the end of the world. But the diving was amazing !
This is not my photo, but this is what we saw everywhere, 4 years after the eruption. Very little had changed.
Moving 50,000 people in 19 hours? That is majorly impressive as well. Any idea how many of them had to relocate? Sounds like a fair percentage.
Re: Adventures In Fruity Drink Land
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 10:32 am
by delsdad
shilohmm wrote:
Moving 50,000 people in 19 hours? That is majorly impressive as well. Any idea how many of them had to relocate? Sounds like a fair percentage.
Most moved back eventually. But there was not the infrastructure that we are used to. Roads were bulldozed through ash that was up to the roof lines of some houses, and sometimes the roads went right through the destroyed homes, like trenches through a concrete field. The feel, even when we were there, can only be described as post apocalyptic. But there was no sadness, or desperation. only resignation to the state of things.
Re: Adventures In Fruity Drink Land
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 7:31 pm
by hobie16
My neighbor got a tip on where to find some sea horses. He strapped on his tanks and GoPro and went out to shoot some video. He sent me this still and said video will follow.
Re: Adventures In Fruity Drink Land
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 8:43 am
by ktulu
hobie16 wrote:My neighbor got a tip on where to find some sea horses. He strapped on his tanks and GoPro and went out to shoot some video. He sent me this still and said video will follow.
Awesome! I looked at the pic and missed the seahorse. I thought this was some desert at first. Looking forward to the video!
Re: Adventures In Fruity Drink Land
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 7:06 pm
by hobie16
As promised.
[video][/video]
Re: Adventures In Fruity Drink Land
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 4:10 pm
by ktulu
Awesome! I need to get a GoPro and start filming. With my limited number of dives, I've already had some cool encounters!
Re: Adventures In Fruity Drink Land
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 9:02 pm
by hobie16
ktulu wrote:Awesome! I need to get a GoPro and start filming. With my limited number of dives, I've already had some cool encounters!
The 4 just got announced. Based on what happened with the 3 you should wait a bit so all the software bugs are worked out.
Re: Adventures In Fruity Drink Land
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 11:55 am
by ktulu
hobie16 wrote:
ktulu wrote:Awesome! I need to get a GoPro and start filming. With my limited number of dives, I've already had some cool encounters!
The 4 just got announced. Based on what happened with the 3 you should wait a bit so all the software bugs are worked out.
It's on my list, but far down on the list. I want to get my own gear first. That's an easy $1k to start off with most of the stuff to keep me alive. I plan on renting tanks and weights when I travel, but I want my own bcd, regulator, and dive computer.
Re: Adventures In Fruity Drink Land
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 1:40 am
by Main Streeter
ktulu wrote:Awesome! I need to get a GoPro and start filming. With my limited number of dives, I've already had some cool encounters!
It's on my list, but far down on the list. I want to get my own gear first. That's an easy $1k to start off with most of the stuff to keep me alive. I plan on renting tanks and weights when I travel, but I want my own bcd, regulator, and dive computer.
Kman, I see no problem getting your above wants. Just go to http://www.gofundme.com You so knew I would work this in.
