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Posted By:
Nickens, Dan
Date Posted:
Aug 13, 2019
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Sunrise brought with it a way out. I could fly off to Kavieng with
SuRi’s helicopter. It was headed there for fuel. This was a
particularly sad time to be leaving, with the SeaRey broken and
spectacular flying weather wasted.
Date Taken:
July 16, 2019
Place Taken:
New Hanover PNG
Owner:
Nickens, Dan
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Yacht Tending PNG
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Nickens, Dan - Aug 13,2019
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Nickens, Dan - Aug 13,2019
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SuRi’s helicopter was nice, but it’s no SeaRey. We had to fly over some beautiful spots with no good
way to explore them at water level.
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Quiet Cove 2019-07-16 18.50
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Nickens, Dan - Aug 13,2019
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Despite my grousing about the helicopter, I was sorry to see my departure airport ahead. Kavieng,
New Ireland
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Back to Town 2019-07-16 19.06
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Nickens, Dan - Aug 13,2019
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Apparently one of the agents felt sorry for me. Instead of booking me a hovel in town, she sent me
to an island resort. Or maybe it was just another way to get rid of me. The only way to get to there
was by boat. Nusa Island
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Local Hotel 2019-07-16 20.22
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Nickens, Dan - Aug 13,2019
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What! No A/C!
At least the view outside was cool.
"But what about mosquitoes and malaria?" I whined to the Aussie owner.
"There's a mosquito net if you're bothered, mate. I've lived here for 10 years and its rarely a
worry."
Rarely being the operative word. But the net shut down any air circulation. I'd just have to take my
chances.
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Inside View 2019-07-16 20.30
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Nickens, Dan - Aug 13,2019
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I may have had a quick nap. No bug bites. When I awoke it looked like there was foam out in the
channel. Not dirty foam. Just flat, shallow sand. "Aha! Maybe I can escape across the shallow
channel at low tide!"
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Channel View 2019-07-16 22.34
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Nickens, Dan - Aug 13,2019
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What to do with a day to standby for my flight out? Take a hike through the jungle! (There was
only one early flight out to get me back to Port Moresby.) What could possibly go wrong!
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Jungle Hike 2019-07-17 00.32
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Nickens, Dan - Aug 13,2019
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There were a few breaks in the jungle to catch a glimpse of the sea. That was the only navigational
clue to the jungle trek.
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Jungle Edge 2019-07-17 00.48
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Nickens, Dan - Aug 13,2019
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Nickens, Dan - Aug 13,2019
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When I got to the sea, it was rough going. The beach was left behind. Razor sharp rocks stood
between me and the water.
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Ragged Edge 2019-07-17 01.06
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Nickens, Dan - Aug 13,2019
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Falling would be a painful prospect. Miles away from the resort through a modestly impenetrable
jungle with no one in sight, there might have been a painful overnight stay. Or, a slow bleeding out.
But, other than that, no worries.
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Razor Edge 2019-07-17 01.07
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Nickens, Dan - Aug 13,2019
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The hazardous hiking was worth the view. Waves smashing against the rocks blew up in a brilliant
blast as they met the shore.
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Cool Eruption 2019-07-17 01.11
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Nickens, Dan - Aug 13,2019
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Nickens, Dan - Aug 13,2019
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Nickens, Dan - Aug 13,2019
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Nickens, Dan - Aug 13,2019
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My hike ended back at the resort with no new worries as daylight was extinguished. Time to go
home and figure out a fix for the SeaRey. Repair in place at SuRi's next stop, or air freight a new
wing? A decision for another day…
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Fading Fast 2019-07-17 17.52
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Paul Sanchez - Aug 15,2019
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Dan, since I'm in the freight business, then I must take it upon myself to personally deliver one to the boat! It'll be a tough task, but hey somebody's gotta do it!
We really do enjoy the pics and the stories. Stay safe out there.
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Nickens, Dan - Aug 15,2019
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Turns out it was faster to fix it than fly a new one in, Paul. Next time I’ll check with you on the in-person delivery option!
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