Wednesday 19th November, from the Airaha 2.

The morning consists in dismantling the camp and transferring equipment to the Airaha 2 and the dhow. The zodiacs are going back and forth to load the boats.

Bruno folding the computer tent — Copyright : S. Quérouil / IRD

Antoine carrying some cardboard boxes — Copyright : S. Quérouil / IRD

Before leaving, the women gather to take a photo of the ladies of the expedition. Sylvie is missing, she went back to New Caledonia midway, so is Yos, who stayed on the boat.

The women of the 2014 Lengguru expedition — Copyright : A. Compost / IRD

At 2:20 pm, the Airaha 2 and the dhow are ready to leave, 40 minutes ahead of schedule. We make our way towards Kaimana, where we have a meeting with the BUPATI. A little bit after dinner, the lights of the town are in sight. The two boats anchor in the evening, after a smooth crossing.

(translated by Lara Denis, L2 SVC–Life & Earth Sciences–UM2, France)