Sailing Narrative Describes Encounter with Volcanic Islands

community · Near Port Vila and Ambrym Island

A sailing journey near Port Vila describes navigating unmarked reefs, encountering an erupting volcano, and contact with local island inhabitants who offered gifts and hospitality.

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Sources

• “That first midnight out of Port Vila...I am alarmed to see a flashing red beacon...At daybreak...our “beacon” is an erupting volcano...A dozen men and boys...materialize from the bush...I open the bag. “Kava,” I unnecessarily explain...I unwrap it carefully to find three light-blue seabird eggs.” — The Islands Grapevine – May 30th, 2019 (May 30th, 2019)

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