Monday, December 20, 2010

Wamena...


Last week Hugo went to Wamena (see map). It's the largest city in the world that has no roads going to or from it. Everything is flown in. Everything... One of our planes had experienced a serious engine problem in Wamena requiring that the engine be removed and sent to America for a small overhaul. The loaner engine arrived last week and Hugo and his sidekick "E" went to Wamena to put it into the plane so that it can be used again. Doing this job allowed Hugo to complete some more tasks for his logbook (which he needs to fill in order to get his Canadian AME "M" license).


Just thought I'd show you how I get gas for my motorbike. The only official gas pumps in town are at the other end of town (where we rarely go). Thankfully there are enterprising folks who bottle up the gas and sell it by the litre by the side of the road. They even filter the gas as they pour it in... :-)

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