Last Day in Vanuatu

I got up and checked out of the motel, and finally collected my laundry which was air drying over night. I think they mixed up who’s was who’s cause they thought I had a heavy pair of jeans that wasn’t dry yet, but in the end I got my own clothes back lol.

I was able to leave my bag behind the front desk for the day, as my flight wasn’t till almost 6pm. I went back to the roadside place for a breakfast of pork brisket which was very yummy.
Walked around and used the last of my cash (other than 10000VT that I was saving to exchange in New Caledonia) on some groceries/snacks for later.

Right as it started raining, I caught a bus up to the airport, a good 4 hours early haha. It was pouring rain but thankfully I stayed dry. I took the extra time to pack up the pochette for travel, and fold and pack my newly clean laundry. I got my backpack all setup for a checked bag and checked in. Very unique boarding pass for Air Calédonie. Also this airport has some of the most aesthetically pleasing signs for the check in counters. They’re all the same, and show the tail of the airline and the flight number in the same font, over the colour of the airline.

Air Calédonie is New Caledonia’s domestic airline, but they also fly to and from Port Vila. I booked it through Aircalin, their international airline, cause they have a codeshare for this flight. But another little ATR-72 and a new airline!

Saw a beautiful sunset over the clouds, goodbye Vanuatu! I liked Vanuatu but it definitely wasn’t without its turmoils. Very kind people, but definitely felt a bit like they see tourists as money machines. Not insincere, but not as unconditionally welcoming as Tonga felt, and definitely I didn’t feel like I blended in as much as in Fiji. Very good beef, and cool nature.Read more