It took us much longer than expected, but we are finally out sailing around the Fiji Islands - yeah!
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| Blue Lagoon anchorage |
It feels wonderful to be out exploring new places again. Our friends Jude and Grant (s/v Blinder) helped get us moving - we were stuck - hah!
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| Great view from the top |
The famous Blue Lagoon is only about 70 miles from Port Denarau Marina (our home base), but it took us two days of motor/sailing.
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| Beautiful day for a sail! |
Lots of blue skies and moderate winds, but no fish were harmed (unfortunately).
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| Jude and Grant enjoying a swim |
We spent one night anchored off the spit between Waya and Wayasewa.
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| Sunrise at Wayasewa |
Good place to rest and get an early start - hence the sunrise shot!
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| Reef watching! |
Sailing thru the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands is challenging.
So many reefs - so we are always on the look out, plus using all of our charting software. It can get a little exciting at times!
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| Cruising the Blue Lagoon |
But, so far, the journey has always been rewarded with a stunning place to drop the anchor and relax.
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| Perfect place to watch the sunset |
And, that is exactly what we are doing now anchored in the famous Blue Lagoon just off the island of Nanuya Lailai Island.
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| Other side of the island |
Enjoying visiting with the Yachties, Happy Hours at the Boathouse Nanuya, walks, a little swimming and snorkeling, etc..
Even hosted a brunch with friends. Doug made coconut pancakes (yum) and everyone brought goodies to go along.
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| Out for a walk! |
Nice way to start Sunday Funday!
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| Flower or weed? Still pretty! |
We will be here a few more days and then start our way back to Port Denarau.
Doug has to make a Visa run to Vanuatu - oh boy - and then we can hit the islands again.
Enjoy the rest of the pictures!
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| Celebrating our 34th Anniversary with Friends |
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| Crowd at the Fiji Pro Surf Championship |
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| Fun watching these guys surf! |
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| Jude, Grant, and Doug at the Barbie |
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| Tennis anyone? |
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| Beautiful bougainvillea |
