| Vetmet
Bungalows, Ranvetlam, Ambrym
Visitor
Ratings
'Vetmet'
means black stone in the language of north Ambrym. Vetmet
Bungalows provides a high standard of accommodation and
is quite popular with volcano trekkers.
Costs
and Booking
Vetmet Bungalows charges 3500 Vatu per person, per night
including all meals. It's pricey but a good place. All expenses
are payable in Vatu cash. Exchange
rates.
You
can telephone Isaiah Bong, the owner/manager, on 48687 or
mobile 5407896. He speaks Bislama and English.
Vetmet
is on the web at http://www.positiveearth.org/vetmet/
Accommodation
and Food
Vetmet has three bungalows and a restaurant. Two of the
bungalows each have a double bed and a single bed inside.
The third bungalow has two bunk beds and one single bed.
They all have locking doors and mosquito nets are provided.
Kerosene lamps and candles are used for lighting.
Vetmet
Bungalows has a shared shower and toilet block. Isaiah is
justifiably proud of his wood-fired hot water system and
shower. Vetmet also has a modern flush toilet. Bath towels,
soap and toilet paper are supplied.
The
food is good at Vetmet Bungalows. Breakfasts are bread or
gato with tea or instant
coffee. Lunches and Dinners use aelan
kaekae and may include fish or chicken, taro,
yam, water
taro, rice and cucumber salad. Ranvetlam's water supply
comes from a spring in the bush and is OK to drink.
Services,
Suggestions and Transport
Ranvetlam has a couple of island stores, a medical dispensary
and four telephones. See our Ambrym page for transport.
First
surveyed: July 2005 by Stephen.
Last updated: April 2009 by Stephen.
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