2008: Papua New Guinea
From Port Moresby to Vanimo. From terrifying storm to ocean so quiet I dare not whisper. From flesh eating infection to warm, body drying sun of late afternoon. From pseudo shark attack to a clown fish, peeping from the reef and questioning, rightly, who really is the clown. From allegations of piracy to a grandmother crying for a stranger upon her shores. It was a journey not counted by kilometres or even days, but by people, villages, beaches and bilums.
The 2300km journey around PNG, the first under the Expeditionclass.com banner, was a wonderful success (except the part where I was in hospital). We learnt more not only about climate change but a different culture, a beautiful environment and the challenges of a remote expedition. Follow the links below to re-live the excitement and tap back into the learning units.
PNG Photo Gallery
100 selected photos from the 2300km PNG paddle.
Preparation Reports (February-April 2008)
The bi-monthly report in the lead up to departure for PNG.
Daily Expedition Reports part 1 (May-June 2008)
The daily dispatch and photo from paddling around PNG, 1st May to 30 June.
Daily Expedition Reports part 2 (July-August 2008)
The daily dispatch and photo from paddling around PNG, 1st July to 5th August.
Weekly Reports (September-November 2008)
The weekly report from cycling home from Cairns to Albury.
Climate Change Lessons
Step by step lesson plan links to guide students through the basics of climate change science.
More Lessons
Alternative lesson plans on coastal use, risk taking behaviour and setting challenges in life.
Seakayaking
Interesting paddlers share a few stories from their experiences on the water.
Questions from PNG
A few of the common questions asked before leaving for PNG.
Equipment for PNG
An overview of the gear taken to PNG in preparation for three months of remote kayaking.
PNG Paddling Plan
Maps and brief descriptions of the paddling route around PNG.