Flight to Wewak
Looking out the window of a C-54 enroute to Wewak on the northern coast.
River Outlet
The North Coast has some spectacular views including this small river emptying into the bay.
White Coral Beach
One of the hundreds of white coral beaches along the northern coast.
More Coast
Another view of coast with peninsulas jutting out into the Pacific.
Dormant Volcano
A dormant volcano snags a cloud with it's high pointed peak.
Over the Interior
Flying over the desolate interior we spotted an abandoned WWII airstrip used by the Japanese.
Ring of Fire
An active volcano along coast releases steam. An active area, we were shaken by a few minor earth tremors during our stay.
Green Velvet Hills
It always looked like a comfortable place of greenish blue velvet hills with pathways atop the ridge.
Almost Wewak
This area just out just to the east of Wewak, we're almost there.
On the Ground
CMSgt Morris and SMSgt Thompson exchange greetings with the troops after landing. 9/'63
Home Away From Home
The house we lived in during our stay at Wewak. The landlord was an Englishman who shared his house with us.
Airman Henderson
Taking a walk in the yard. House in background is where houseboy and his family live. Im e good pella.
Airman Guay
Someone took my picture on the front steps of our house.
Warehouses & Port
Wewak is a busy place and supply point for many interior villages and for the Catholic and Protestant Missions.
Road to Village
Amn Henderson at top of street leading to port and village center.
Protestant Mission
Houses belonging to the missions who do a lot of work in this area.
Catholic Missionary
There were many Catholic and Irish missionaries from the Boston area and Ireland.
Village Road
Road in the higher section of town where we lived and near our site.
Road by Rawin Site
This pic was taken next to our Rawin site.
Another Road
This unpaved road was also next to our Rawin site and a short walk to our house.
View From Above
Village center is below.
A Turnaround
A Wewak version of Cul-de-sac.
Veteran's Memorial
A WWII Veteran's Memorial in the upper town.
Wewak Coast
Looking SW from upper town.
Looking SE from upper town.
Workboats
Wewak harbor looking West.
Market Place
Natives set up vegetables, fruit and whatever for sale daily.
Shopping District
Many small stores along this street selling a variety of imported goods.
More Shops
Our landlord at right takes a walk for a shopping spree.