The Isle of Pines - Part I
Nowornot Web Diary
Robert (Bob) Parry and Ann Parry
Mon 14 Nov 2011 11:46
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Public holidays in New Caladonia allowed us to
arrange a Tuesday leave on the preceding Friday. We were told that we had three
days to visit other parts of New Caladonia after we officially departed Noumea.
Sunday saw us motoring south east to the Isle of Pines. It was a long day's trip
and we arrived just on dark. We awoke to an idyllic anchorage with white sand
and clear water.
 A cruise ship anchored during the night. They used
three of their small boats to ferry about 2500 passengers ashore.
 In the left of the photo, there are two boats
bringing passengers from the cruise ship ashore.
 Restaurant and souvenier shop.
 Most of the pine trees have long gone.
 Wall surrounding the administration centre for the
old French penal colony.
 The old doctor's residence is now home to a family
who sell hand painted clothing.
 This house was the residence of the governor of the
penal colony.
 Stalls catering for the cruise ship
passengers.
 View of Kuto Bay.
     The road to Vao, the main town.
  Crystal clear water and a reef - ideal for swimming
and snorkelling.
  "Nowornot" in Kuto Bay.
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