The Native Iowan

Business trips are not always a pain. Got to go for a day-long ‘copter ride over the Western Province last week. Flew from Honiara to the Morovo Lagoon. Got to fly over and take snaps of our fishing camp on Rovana Island. Then we flew over Noro for a look-see. Then onto Liapari to check in on Noel and Rosie. Had lunch at Gizo, refueled at Munda then ran down hill, home, to Honiara. 

It was a poor day for photography but it was great to spend a day flying. It is not all pure fun though. The hour-twenty from Honiara to the Morovo is mostly boring over-water travel. It’s pretty noisy and the earphones hurt so you zone out, read your book, try to ignore your aching backside. (the seats are not very comfortable.) But it’s worth it to fly into the Morovo and see islands and reefs as far as your vision allows.

Looking towards New Georgia, as we entered the Morovo Lagoon.

The day was hot and sunny. The haze of humidity was palatable. It was warm and sunny inside the ‘copter. The breaks we took on ground were all welcome but getting in and taking off again was and is always easy. The “bird’s eye” view is always great. 

The fishing camp on Rovana.

Over the tuna cannery in Noro.

On the ground at Munda.

Flying out from Munda. Rendova is not very clear.

lift off from Gizo.

Kennedy Island.

The day eventually cleared up, a little bit.

Noel and Rosie at Liapari.

Young Liapari Ladies.

Over the Roviana Lagoon.

Honiara.

Back seat flying.