Johnson
Napat's Big Bang Bungalows is by the volcanic ash plain
of Mount Yasur, east Tanna. Other attractions close by are
Sulphur Bay (30 minutes walk) and the White Sands Beach
(20 minutes walk).
The village at Sulphur Bay is the centre
of the Jon Frum religion - every Friday cultists come to
dance and worship throughout the night.
The White Sands
area is regularly dusted by fine volcanic ash ejected from
Mount Yasur so it's not a very clean place. The noise of
the volcanic eruptions, like distant thunder, is less annoying.
Update wanted: Is Big Bang Bungalows still operating? Contact us.
Costs
and Booking
Johnson charges 1500 Vatu per night, per person, including
breakfast. If you want to make enquiries, try calling nearby
Enumakel village on 68021 (community phone). Expenses are
payable in Vatu cash. Exchange
Rates.
Accommodation
and Food
There are two bungalows, built of local materials, each with
one double bed and one single bed inside. Mosquito nets
are provided.
There's
one dry pit toilet (bring your own toilet paper)
but no shower as yet. Most locals bathe at the White Sands
beach, they either swim
in the ocean or use one of the two warm springs there. Johnson
said he should have a water supply connection by 2005.
Meals
at Big Bang Bungalows cost 300 Vatu per plate. Expect basic
aelan kaekae
and fresh fish is often available. Breakfasts are the usual
bread and tea.
Services,
Suggestions and Transport
White Sands is developed. Enumakel village alone has four
stores and four trucks. There's also a "hospital"
in the area.
A lot
of trucks pass by the crossroads near the ash plain, only
5 or 10 minutes walk from Big Bang bungalows. There's a
walking shortcut used by Jon Frummers between Port Resolution
to Sulphur Bay that you might like to use (2 hours walk)
First
surveyed: August 2004 by Stephen.
Last updated: August 2004 by Stephen.
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