[password] Boatfloat66

[position] 15 09.507S 166 56.908E

[speed] 0knts

[heading] 0T

[status] Visited Luganville yesterday after a 2 hour overland trip (each way)in the back of ute. Needless to say, not all of the road is paved. We had another 9 guys and cargo in the back to keep us company. I (Darren) was partly hanging over the side and facing back, the kids were hanging on by some rope so they didn't fall out the back. Normally I wouldn't be happy when someone grabs my head and slams it into my chest. Upon seeing the foliage that I narrowly avoided, I thanked my assailant who seemed to think nothing of it. This is the same vehicle that Nate flagged down on Thursday last week. Their teacher was sick so the class (years 1-5) was dismissed. This is a low admin affair on the islands. The kids all just wander off. Seeing the opportunity to avoid a walk, Nate flagged down the only passing vehicle (Bill, son of Solomon and Purity)) and asked for a lift. Soon after this his class were all in the back with a very surprised piglet on the way to the beach. I was servicing the windless when I noticed half the school playing soccer on the beach. No need for text messages here. We are actively exploring Thurs or Friday as departure dates. Standby.

[weather) 10kt SE (in the bay), 0.5m swell, 75% cloud, 1010 baro
[END]