We had a great overnight sail from Fulaga to Taveuni. 15 - 20 knots of winds, calm seas, no rain, and a gazillion stars to guide us.
Of course, we were really suppose to go to Koro Island, but the winds weren't in our favor. Plus, we had our friends Karen and Cheryl on s/v Interlude waiting for us at Paradise at the southern end of Taveuni. We were OK with the change of plans.
We only saw one bogey/ship along the way. Well, it really turned out to be an active volcano (not) or an island on fire (probably). It was huge, whatever it was!
We anchored off of Paradise Resort on Taveuni for 3 nights and enjoyed the luxuries (bar, restaurant, pool, internet, etc.), plus hanging out with the Yachties. The resort is definitely yacht friendly and they even help you anchor. Plus, the water is so clear. Doug wants to go diving on Rainbow Reef next time we are there - supposed to be amazing.
Then we motor/sailed to Savusavu. Only 9 hours away, but it was a rolly-polly ride. Oh well, the sun was shining. Plus, we saw a school of small Mahi-Mahi - pretty cool.
Now, we are moored in front of the Copra Shed Marina - one of our favorite places in Fiji. Lots of cheap eats, plus a great fruit and veggie market and grocery stores. We have missed our vegetables and Coke Zero.
We will be here until we can find a weather window to Futuna. Might be awhile. Oh well, it will give us a chance to check out
every restaurant, bar, and store in town.
Enjoy the pictures of Fulaga - there is a lot of them - in no order what so ever!
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| Our wonderful Fulaga Hosts! |
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| Going to a Birthday Party! |
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| Sleeping thru the picnic |
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| Beach combing |
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| Beached |
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| Photo op! |
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| Happy Birthday, Anna |
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| Bocci challenge |
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| Buli and Lako |
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| Tongan bones - yikes |
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| Church Day |
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| My view during church |
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| Visiting after church |
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| Ladie Clammers |
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| Beautiful shell |
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| Hike to the Old Village |
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| Beautiful spot by the swimming pools |
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| School remodeling |
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| Doug and Ma |
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| Another beautiful beach |
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| Cuties! |
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| Small crab; big claw |
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| Doug R&R'ing |
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| Ride thru the lagoon |
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| Dinghy maintenance |
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| More lagoon - so amazing |
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| Husking a coconut |
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| Fishing on the waka |
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| Foraging for sea grapes/cavier |
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| Fulaga finally! |
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| Fishing in the pools |
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| Beach time |
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| Happy Hour! |
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| Cheryl and Karen - basketweavers |
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| Joe and Tara visiting Moondance |
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| Colors of the lagoon - ah |
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| Joshua - what a sweetie |
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| Kingfisher |
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| Traveling thru the lagoon |
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| One of our beaches - low tide only |
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| More rocks and water! |
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| Volleyball anyone? |
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| Saulate teaching Lisa to weave |
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| Weaving lessons |
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| Lots of clams! |
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| Low tide in the lagoon |
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| Lunch is served |
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| Ma and Joshua |
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| Moondance at the village |
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| Sweet lady |
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| Be Healthy! |
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| View from Naividamu village |
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| Our Morning Mermaids |
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| So cute |
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| Big Crab Claw |
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| Moondance at the Sand Spit |
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| Food coming off the lovo - yum |
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| Making bread bundles for the lovo |
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| Lots of crabs and more coming |
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| Party on Pacifica |
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| Handmade gifts from our Hosts - beautiful! |
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| At the Sand Spit |
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| Beer break! |
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| Lots of crabs |
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| Lunch is ready! |
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| My lunch plate |
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| Mushroom rocks inside the lagoon |
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| Making the food baskets |
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| Trying to weave - yikes |
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| Pounding the kava |
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| Love the sand between my toes |
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| Snorkeling the pass |
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| Loving the camera |
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| Sweet girls |
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| And tough boys |
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| Our view - spectacular |
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| Enjoying the swimming pools |
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| Sunset over the lagoon |
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| Another beauty |
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| Cruising the lagoon again |
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| Ducking out of the rain |
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| Lunch at the pool! |
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| Dive in! |
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| Tara preparing lunch |
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| Winilasa jam-packed with Villagers after the picnic |
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| Weaving lessons |
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| Teddy and Joe carving |
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| Such beautiful work |
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| View from the old village |
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| Dish up! |
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| Lots of carving - with hatchets - yikes! |
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| Beautiful work |
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| Yachties enjoying Happy Hour |
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| More fish |
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| Teddy serving kava |
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| Wood carvings at the church |
