Seems a bit weird putting you in the Otter before the Islander. Did you have to fork out for a type rating as well?
I have been to the Solomons several times before and from memory (10 yrs ago now, was there when all the fighting flared up) was fairly cheap Solbrew was about $5 scubidoos and exchange about $1 : 4 so basically beer for $1.25 NZ
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