On the 3rd day, we had arrived
on the shore of Vanuatu on an island named Port Vila. It was very hot and the
sun was very unforgiving that day. We were dropped off at the market city of
Vila and given free roaming for 4 hours before we had to return to the docks. The place we had arrived at was a bustling marketplace full of exotic island fruits and locally produced
items.
The people of Vanuatu were absolutely
lovely. Although we did get a few stares as tourists, they were always smiling
and happy to help. Most of my girlfriends bought souvenirs such as dresses,
ornaments and paperweights. The people of Vanuatu used the currency of vatu.
The twenty of us decided to take a scenic
route and visit a waterfall that was 30 minutes away form the market. So we all
fit into two mini-vans and was on our way. Vanuatu didn’t seem to be very
populated so the streets were fairly quiet with very few vehicles. Despite the
dusty roads and old buildings that we saw on the way, Port Vila was a very
beautiful island with lush greenery and crystal clear waters.
We were finally dropped off at the entrance
of Mele Cascades and followed the trail on foot to see the cascades. Most of us
complained of the heat but luckily the canopy of the trees provided shade for
most of the trail. On the way to the cascades, there were 3 Vanuatu men singing
hymns in harmony together- they had such lovely voices. We all rested beside
them and complimented them on their singing.
Shorty after, we decided to continue our
journey to the cascades and it wasn’t before long that we had found what we came
for. The cascades were very picturesque with waters running cool and clear. The sight was relaxing and we felt as if there wasn't a care in the world. Without swimwear, none
of us were prepared for a swim, but some of my friends dove in anyway with all
their clothes on. Most of us just dipped our feet into the cool water to provide relief from the
hot weather but the beauty of the Mele Cascades was worth every second of the almost-scorching heat.
We were all so excited to be on shore after 3 days at sea- Vanuatu's scenery just looked simply magical. The Mele Cascades made Port Villa an unforgettable first stop on our 10 day cruise trip.
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