tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28244882.post6269191773584898206..comments2024-03-05T17:54:53.307+10:00Comments on Malum Nalu: Magnificent Mt. Wilhelm!Malum Naluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17513608976714683688noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28244882.post-42422138199167411852010-02-15T21:32:14.253+10:002010-02-15T21:32:14.253+10:00Mr father took me up there when I was about 12. Th...Mr father took me up there when I was about 12. This blog confirms I didn't dream this! Thank you! =) Every detail is there.Russellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28244882.post-22822627528993014902009-11-17T17:34:06.255+10:002009-11-17T17:34:06.255+10:00Hi John,
Good to read your comments... Tim Flanner...Hi John,<br />Good to read your comments... Tim Flannery has written a couple of interesting and superb books on his zoological work in PNG in the 1980s & 1990s... wonderful insights into a world that is changing - too rapidly I'm afraid ... <br />I have this compelling desire to work towards protecting PNG's unique socio-cultural and bio-physical heritage ... especially wilderness and hope to take this idea further with various chapters of the Wilderness Foundation (USA & South Africa). Up the Greens!!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Barry GEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28244882.post-66002322598865112922009-11-13T12:23:48.646+10:002009-11-13T12:23:48.646+10:00Wow,What a Fantastic adventure, Barry!! And Who wo...Wow,What a Fantastic adventure, Barry!! And Who would have thought that there was a Mountain Peak rising nearly 15000 feet above the Tropical Jungles of Papua New Guinea, which is nearly on the Equator!<br />I heard somewhere that there was a permanent mini-glacier near the summit,but with the amount of global warming happening, I think Sadly,this is a thing of the past?? Did any of the locals speak of a permanent ice presence??<br /><br />This from Wiki re the plane crash:<br />During the Second World War in the early hours of May 22, 1944, an American F-7A (a converted B-24 Liberator) named "Under Exposed" crashed into the mountain while flying too low. The aircraft left from Nadzab airbase, close to Lae, and had been assigned for a reconnaissance mission to photograph Padaidori Island in Dutch New Guinea. Around 0400 the plane crashed into Wilhelm at about 13,000 feet (4,000 m) above the twin lakes.[6] All crew were killed and most of the wreckage landed in the topmost lake although some can still be seen today. The only remaining samples are from the plane, all bodies have been recovered.<br /><br />I would love to climb such a Mountain one day,Barry, but am wondering whether a Lounge Lizard like myself is fit enough??<br />Keep up the Good Work, Swaer<br />Your Brother-in-Law John (Auckland,NZ)John McGwynnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28244882.post-46478884357169347352009-11-05T23:54:55.490+10:002009-11-05T23:54:55.490+10:00Absolutely stunning photograph! Love the article -...Absolutely stunning photograph! Love the article - yes, money on these tours should be placed directly in the hands of the village and grassroots entreprenuers. Really lovely post. Thanks for sharing bro.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />MariAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com