Digging deep in the travel archive 2 by ankers70

Digging deep in the travel archive 2

This is another old travel photo, originally taken on film and then scanned from a print.

It was taken in October 1986 at the Garove Island trade store. Garove is the largest of the Vitu Island group, north of New Britain, PNG. Garove is essentially a volcanic crater with a narrow breach in the southern side of the crater wall, allowing enty for sea craft. The inner walls of the crater rise fairly steeply from the sea to 100–150m. The island is only relatively small at approximately 67 sq km. The last eruptions were in the late 1800s.

Trade stores are the local, small scale retail outlets in PNG island and remote communities resupplied by the Burns Philp shipping/trading company. Mostly the islanders live on fishing and gardening.
Interesting to know this island.
September 23rd, 2024  
Such a sweet capture !
September 23rd, 2024  
Gorgeous smile in the background.
September 23rd, 2024  
Interesting shot and narrative
September 23rd, 2024  
Well done to capture the islanders!
September 23rd, 2024  
Wonderful capture
So fun to go the archives
September 24th, 2024  
A lovely picture and interesting narrative
September 24th, 2024  
Hi partner ... Your challenge is to use the rule of odds in a photo. I know it's rather simple, but it can be fun. If you would prefer a different challenge, let me know and I'll set another.
September 24th, 2024  
Love this photo! Interesting info, too.
September 24th, 2024  
Nice capture of these friendly looking people.
September 24th, 2024  
Such a great shot of local life and a friendly smile. This is a new to me island, thanks for all the info.
September 24th, 2024  
Thanks for the challenge. I shall see what I can come up with.
Suzanne
@aecasey
September 24th, 2024  
What a fabulous memory shot. I hadn't heard of this island until reading your post, so interesting.
September 24th, 2024  
I have gret memories of time spent there. Thanks for the follow.
@casablanca
September 24th, 2024  
Sweet shot
September 24th, 2024  
It’s great travelling back in time through our photographs, they hold so many memories
Lovely happy shot.
September 24th, 2024  
wonderful shot and information
September 24th, 2024  
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