For the Kennedy buffs there is the attraction
of Plum Pudding, now also known as Kennedy Island. It is located
about three miles from Gizo itself. I took one of the Kennedy's
boats and employees to see it. It is absolutely gorgeous! Not
to take anything away from John F. Kennedy's predicament of 1943
but if I had to be stranded anywhere this would be high on my
list.
Of course, I did not have the Japanese waiting
less than three miles away and likely to behead me.It is a beautiful
little island that is ringed with shallow reefs. On one side
is a view to Gizo and the other has a
very dramatic view of Kolambangara. I suspect that Lt. Kennedy was not an appreciator of the view
at the time! The reefs are loaded with colourful fish and the
beaches are fantastic. The island is a total of about 100m around
and is covered in trees. Well worth a picnic and some diving
or snorkelling.
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