19 May 2011:

A cannon pointed at town near some important-looking buildings flying the French flag.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/04/2011-nz-to-sf-day-6.html

19 May 2011:

I really loved the warm stone facade of the cathedral, and the large clocks with "NOUMEA" on them.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/04/2011-nz-to-sf-day-6.html

19 May 2011:

Looking out the door to paradise.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/04/2011-nz-to-sf-day-6.html

19 May 2011:

The inside of the cathedral. Much of the woodwork is made from kauri trees, and they have giant clam shells for holding the holy water.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/04/2011-nz-to-sf-day-6.html

19 May 2011:

View of the towers of the cathedral.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/04/2011-nz-to-sf-day-6.html

19 May 2011:

St. Joseph's Cathedral, one of the most recognizable symbols of Nouméa.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/04/2011-nz-to-sf-day-6.html

19 May 2011:

Guess there is a Chinatown everywhere you go! Although this was more of a somewhat crappy shopping centre. This was of the way to the bus stop, around a more run-down part of town, with plenty of cheap (cheap for New Caledonia is still expensive) eats around.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/04/2011-nz-to-sf-day-6.html

19 May 2011:

Walking through town after descending from the hill. There were quite a few cool colonial-style buildings around.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/04/2011-nz-to-sf-day-6.html

19 May 2011:

Some cool graffiti where I was enjoying the view over Nouméa.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/04/2011-nz-to-sf-day-6.html

19 May 2011:

Another general view into town.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/04/2011-nz-to-sf-day-6.html

19 May 2011:

A second view of the centre of Nouméa. Anse Vata is to the left.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/04/2011-nz-to-sf-day-6.html

19 May 2011:

The classic view of St. Joseph's Cathedral with Orphelinat Bay as the backdrop to the west.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/04/2011-nz-to-sf-day-6.html

19 May 2011:

A view of town. I really enjoy wandering around random parts of town of the places I visit to get a sense of the atmosphere of the place.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/04/2011-nz-to-sf-day-6.html

19 May 2011:

Place de Cocotiers, the large downtown park.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/04/2011-nz-to-sf-day-6.html

19 May 2011:

The main library in Nouméa. Modern and open, it is set in colonial-style buildings.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/04/2011-nz-to-sf-day-6.html

19 May 2011:

View of Jérôme's apartment. Although in a nice area, it was somewhat... roach infested.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/04/2011-nz-to-sf-day-6.html