Serah’s Hideaway on Langa Langa Lagoon, Malaita Province, Solomon Islands
OVERVIEW.
It has been two months since I arrived in the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific to direct an infrastructure project.
The Solomons gained their independence from the United Kingdom in the 1970’s. There are nine main island groups, and an additional some 900 islands. They are located east of Papua New Guinea and northeast of Australia.
Flying to Gizo in Western Province, Solomon Islands
The temperature here hovers around 87F, or 31C. Walking city streets during the day can be taxing.
The capital city of Honiara, on the island of Guadalcanal, has several good restaurants. My previous post covered the French restaurant.
Today I am sharing random shots of food and wine here.
1. DISHES & WINES.
Tagliatelles aux Fruits de Mer and bottle of Sileni Estates Pinot Noir from Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand at Club Havanah, Honiara City
The following are some general photographs from travel in the islands.
Homemade Pineapple Nougat ice cream and Sauvignon Blanc at Le Havanah RestaurantSashimi, Yakitori Grilled Chicken Skewers and Sesame Ice Cream from Tenkai Sushi Cafe in Honiara city
2. SCENE & INSIDER ANGLES.
For quality of food (and in some cases, wine) the best restaurants are:
Le Cinquieme, also known as Le Havanah, in the Hotel Honiara. Excellent French food and South African/New Zealand wines.
Tenkai Sushi Cafe. Beautiful tastes.
Coral Sea Resort. Their waterfront bar/restaurant includes good nibbles and wine.
3. PHOTOS FROM TRAVELS IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Some general photos I took within the Solomon Islands are included below.
Night sky seen from Honiara city
Langa Langa Lagoon is adjacent to the island (and province) of Malaita, which can be reached via a 2.5 hour boat – the Auki Express—from the capital city of Honiara on the island of Guadalcanal.
Evening at dock at Serah’s Hideaway on Langa Langa Lagoon, Malaita Province
Rainbow and reflection at Serah’s Lagoon Hideaway, Langa Langa Lagoon, Malaita Province
Elder woman making shell money in Langa Langa Lagoon, Malaita Province
Enjoying lagoon life
Ready to motor into the lagoon
Western Province includes good fishing and diving, and like all provinces, can be accessed easily via Solomon Air flights.
Evening on Imagination Island, Western Province of Solomon Islands
Morning on Imagination Island, off the coast of Gizo in Western Province, Solomon Islands
Reef sharks – supposedly not dangerous to humans, but I was not going to find out
Evening on an island near Munda in Western Province, Solomon Islands
Auki – on the island of Malaita, is a quiet town with a fascinating, colorful market.
Parrot fish, pineapples, mangroves, taro and … ?
Dawn at Auki Lodge
Breakfasts can be healthy and delicious here—with fruit juices, fruit salads/muesli and fresh baked pastries …
Fruit Salad, Fresh Baked Cardamon Bun, Ginger Pineapple Melon Juice and Latte at Breakwater Cafe in Honiara, Solomon Islands
Fruit Muesli, Pineapple Watermelon Juice and Pineapple Danish—from Breakwater Cafe, Honiara
Fruit salad, carrot pineapple cake and pineapple cocoa ginger juice
Thanks for tuning in! I’ll be back to France and Italy within weeks—though to new locations …
Trisha Ray
23 Apr 2023Every one of those pictures looks crazy beautiful. Amazing scenes -! And great photography.
vinoexpressions
25 Apr 2023Thanks. Quite the beautiful isles – and the people are amazingly friendly!
Ruth Manchester
24 Apr 2023Fabulous pictures. What a gorgeous place to be. Just loved seeing it all.
vinoexpressions
25 Apr 2023Thanks so much Ruth! As a talented chef, you would enjoy some of these dishes 🙂