| volkske17:23 UTC20 Jul 2008 | We travelled about 1 month in Vanuatu , last April/May 2008.
And we would like to share some information about staying on MALEKULA Island :
Upon arrival we planned to go to Ameltoro Resort, but we were chased away by this extremely UNfriendly French lady. She's not only unfriendly to tourists, locals dislike her also !!
We ended up at Nabelchel Bungalows. They offer 2 double rooms with private bath, and a communual kitchen in between the rooms. Price per night/per person : 2000 Vatu.
But bring your food as there is no shop around ! They can arrange a visit to the Big Nambas too.
On Wala Island there used to be a place to stay, but nowadays, the bungalows are closed due to landdispute between the Islanders and Peter Fidelio, the owner of Rose Bay Bungalows. Once a month a big cruiseship arrives on Wala Island, bringing in lots of money and lots of trouble too ...
We were "forced" to spend a few nights at Rose Bay Bungalows on Wala Mainland. The bungalows are quite rundown, and not really a fun place to be, and nothing happening. We paid 2000 Vatu each with breakfast and dinner included. Breakfast was usually crackers with avocado (no bread) and dinner was typical local food, great and generously served.
What we absolutely did not like was the owner's attitude, Peter Fidelio. He was in deep "money" trouble with locals. He has been guiding tourists around for quite some time and doesn't always seem to pay the custom fees to the locals and the villages. Therefor nobody wants anything to do with him anymore. He arranged to take us to the Small Nambas in Rano, but this visit was cancelled twice by the Chief of Rano ! Then, he managed to let us go to Small Nambas at Amelboas, but overcharged us heavily ! Locals were furious.
So we suggest a family stay at Amelboas (walking distance from Wala) with the friendly & honest man : Camil Léléctey , Amelboas Culture Club, TEL. 48518 - just ask around in the village.
From Rose Bay we also walked to the cannibal site of Botco, a 6hour return walk. Very interesting walk (Camil will arrange a guide for you !) and site - the chief will gladly explain you about the ex-cannibal life.
Have fun and do not hesitate to contact me for more info : volkske@telenet.be
Edited by: volkske
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| ozziegiraffe10:27 UTC21 Jul 2008 | In Melanesia, crackers are very popular, and it is quite hard to bake bread in more remote areas, unless you can access yeast and some sort of oven.
I am interested they served them with avocado, though - quite exotic.
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