Introducing Luganville
Vanuatu’s northern capital has a wide main street that sprawls along several kilometres of waterfront with interesting views at every corner, two main parks and dozens of dusty shops.
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The town has that sleepy tropical feel, as though something is about to happen. And to be sure, the president’s cavalcade has just swished past; a contingent of students is marching by, feathers in their hair – they must be from Tanna; a taxi pulls over and the driver asks if you’re going to the airport as the plane’s been delayed two hours. It’s a feeling of belonging even if you’re only here a week.
Before WWII, Luganville was a scattered collection of modest buildings separated by coconut plantations. Then the Americans came and changed its face forever. Now the council has a beautification programme in action. Things are changing again.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Any busses from Luganville to Port Orly?
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