It was a rainy day so we explored the city but you need to be aware that it is not a major tourist attraction. The economy is funded from France and is evident in the state of the buildings and surrounds that may not be as you would expect. An interesting place to visit. ...
Ship docked at cargo docks. Greeted by shipping containers at dock and views o cargo ships loading minerals.
Transferred by bus to visitor centre. After short half hour walk took in most of the touristy sights offered by the town. Still flabbergasted by AU$30 per person Carnval wanted to charge for a tour guide to show us the same sights. Are these people for REAL?.... ...
caught local bus ($2.50 aud) to northern beach , fantastic swimming enjoyed our stay, went to local supermarket and made a french roll with pate , cheese and local wine very reasonable we picnicked in the park -superb.
Pay with your visa , always opt for local currency if prompted in our case , changed $50 aud to xpf at ATM for bus , markets etc ...
took lyvai hoho to duck island which exceeded expectations with nice snorkelling. Wanted to use Dalocean to get to outer lagoon but they had already left. ...
Caught the little train around the island. It’s a shame that the boat doesn’t stop on a week day as there would be so much more to do in the city centre.
Not many shops trade on the weekends, we where there on a Saturday some but I believe none on a Sunday
This should be rectified ...
