It’s fun. It’s an adventure. It’s historic. How do they make so many cakes? How do they make banana chips taste like potato? Where is that tank?

Get out. Get a 4WD and get out beyond Honiara and the ordinary hotels. The people are very friendly – have a chat! Learn a bit of pidgin before you go – it’ll go a LONG way.

You may occasionally see foreign soldiers in Honiara. Don’t worry – they’re only peacekeepers.

Pack you snorkel and fins!