The ironman of travel Yoshimasa Ikeuchi

Tourists observing windsurfing

Tourists observing windsurfing

Pirog and the sea depicting Il de Pan

Il de Pan

The Island closest to heaven, Ouvea Island

Citron Bay in Anse Bata

New Caledonia Anse Bata

Hotel Casa de Sol

16th floor room of the hotel

Sea of Anse Bata

Ouvea Island sea

Islanders looking at the sea of Ouvea leisurely

Ouvea Island Sea

New Caledonia from the sky

Melanesia means "black Island" in Greek.

French New Caledonia is a fusion of two cultures.

The Island is not black, but named after the skin
color of the people who live there.

I've been getting closer to Melanesia since a week
has passed.

Information on direct hits on Noumea from February 1st to 2nd.
Guests are also gathering in front of the front desk with a worried look.

The large typhoon killed six people in Fiji.

In such a case, it doesn't start even if it flutters. There is no choice but to watch over the course of nature.

Strong winds are a blessing for windsurfers.
Surfers gliding on the sea at a tremendous speed.

We who do not try to sit up while receiving a pleasant breeze on the beach. In Japan (February 11th) heavy snow information.
 

The hotel "Casa de Sol" on the top floor (16th floor) faces
Citron Bay and is an excellent location.

The sea shines in the setting sun, and you can enjoy
an elegant time with a local beer.

The trip to Ouvea Island will begin tomorrow.
When I'm excited about my expectations a local agent
contacted us and a large cyclone occurred in Fiji.

The course is slowly heading for New Caledonia.

The French restaurant, which has a good reputation in the past, is not surprising in terms of quantity but notable taste.

The French bread on the shelves of the supermarket also has various flavors.
Waiting for my hand to pick it up was a thin natural bread.

The taste of having lunch on the hotel terrace is exceptional.
There is no butter, but the salty taste of ham deepens the taste of the tongue.

Petit Paris (Numea) in Melanesia is full of French,
and Citron Bay in Anse Bata is lined with quiet and
stylish boutiques and restaurants.

Even if you don't know when you walk around the town,
you will get a greeting saying "Bonjour" or "Bonjour".

An Island shaped like French bread.

Grande Terre Island (capital Noumea) in the South Pacific and the Loyalty Islands.

40 minutes by plane from Noumea.

 Ouvea Island, which is called the "Island closest to heaven" and has the shape of a crescent moon when viewed from the sky, is the Island that newlyweds admire.

From the Royal Islands, I chose two Islands, Ouvea (the Island closest to heaven) and Ile de Pines (the jewel of the sea).

I have a little memory of reading the novel "Island closest to heaven", but I wasn't so interested in it.

There is nothing to do on this Island so I decided to go in one word.

Looking forward to what kind of encounter you will have.

Prologue