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Douglas Bungalows, Ranon, Ambrym 
Visitor
Ratings
Solomon
Douglas Bungalows is a well known place to stay on north
Ambrym near Ranon village. It was originally located at
the end of the beach but was destroyed by a cyclone and
rebuilt on the hill above the beach.
Ranon's
main attractions are hiking Mount Tovuo, kastom
performances and carving. There is also a reef to the north
which is said to have good snorkelling. Volcano treks can
be arranged via Ranvetlam. Both Freddie and Laan Douglas,
the brothers who run Solomon Douglas Bungalows, are skilled
woodcarvers.
Costs
and Booking
Accommodation at Solomon Douglas costs 4000 or 4500 Vatu
per person, per night, including all meals. It has always
been expensive and special rates may be available - just
ask. For volcano trekking costs see our Walking
Ambrym page. Expenses are payable in Vatu cash. Exchange
rates.
There
are no telephones at Ranon. For enquiries and bookings,
telephone Willie Salong at Ranvetlam on 48405 and leave
a message. Bislama and English are spoken.
Accommodation
and Food
Solomon Douglas has two semi-modern bungalows with two bedrooms
in each. Three of the rooms have a double and a single bed
inside, one has a double bed only and there are a couple
of spare single beds. Mosquito nets are provided and the
bungalow doors have locks. Kerosene or electric lamps are
used for lighting.
Solomon
Douglas Bungalows has a shared shower and western toilet.
The local water supply doesn't quite reach Solomon Douglas
Bungalows. An elevated drum supplies the shower and a bucket
is used to flush the toilet. Bath towel, toilet paper and
soap are provided.
Solomon
Douglas serves meals with aelan
kaekae and fresh fish or chicken. The water supply comes
from Ranvetlam and is OK to drink.
Services,
Suggestions and Transport
Ranon has a two or three stores, a medical clinic and a
few speedboats.
Laan
Douglas has a speedboat and offers guests a reduced rate
of 6000 Vatu to or from Craig Cove. Transport to Pentecost
is also possible. See our Ambrym page for more transport
information.
First
surveyed: July 2005 by Stephen.
Last updated: July 2005 by Stephen.
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