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| Our Besties! |
Our Best Friends, Wanda and Steve, from Washington State came to spend some time with us aboard Moondance.
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| Wanda enjoying the view! |
It amazing to think that I have known Wanda longer than I have know Doug. Over 49 years!
We met in 8th Grade - how cool is that?
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| Steve - Balloon Boy! |
Steve came into the picture right after High School - we are glad that he did.
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| Our trip! |
So, we gave them the whirlwind trip of Fiji - from Nadi all of the way to the end of the Yasawa Island chain (almost).
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| Love that clear water |
And the weather was perfect. Which never happens when you have company in town!
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| Happy Birthday, Doug |
We fished and did some catching, plus some catching and releasing (mystery fish).
Dolphins came to play around Moondance for awhile.
Never long enough, but such a treat.
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| Fish on! |
Our first stop was off of Nanuyabalava Island - near the Manta Ray Island Resort - hoping to swim with the Manta Rays.
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| Enjoying the gorgeous water |
The big rays were not around, but we did enjoy two days of playing in the water, Happy Hour on s/v Blinder, and touring the island.
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| View from the top of Blue Lagoon |
We spent the next two days enjoying the beautiful scenery and water around the famous Blue Lagoon.
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| Lounge Lizards |
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| Birthday Boy getting his floaty on! |
We celebrated Doug's birthday by lounging on the beach, playing in the crystal clear water, and meeting the locals.
We traded cookies and candy for drinking coconuts.
Good trade!
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| Gang at Malakati Village |
Next, on to the Malakati Village on the island of Nacula.
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| Luki and son |
We negotiated for papaya, drinking coconuts and lobster - yum.
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| Off to the caves |
Plus, we paid for Luki and his son, Ape, to take us to the Sawi-I-Lau limestone caves in his long boat.
A much faster trip than on Moondance.
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| Sawi-I-Lau Cave entrance |
Luki got us to the caves early - before the tour boats arrived - perfect.
We had the caves all to ourselves for awhile - so quiet and peaceful and beautiful.
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| Going down into the cave... |
Wanda and I decided not to go to the inner cave.
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| Steve exploring the cave |
But, we highly recommend the cave experience!
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| Love those smiles |
Time to get moving again - to Navadra Island for quick overnight stop.
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| Sunset at Navadra Island |
We enjoyed the beautiful sunset along with a lot of other boats - the busiest we have ever seen it.
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| The Sand Cay |
Next, a short stop for lunch and a snorkel at Sand Cay - just a small island covered with beautiful white sand.
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| Beautiful! |
If the weather is calm, you have to stop here. It is amazing!
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| Some beach time |
We spent two nights at Musket Cove exploring the island, BBQ'ing and hanging out with the Yachties at the Island Bar, and relaxing.
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| Going to be a party |
And, much too soon, it was time for Wanda and Steve to fly back to the States.
But, we made so many wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.
Laughing, playing games, snorkeling, exploring, and eating and drinking of course.
Miss you Wanda and Steve, but promise to see you again soon!
1 comment:
Isn't it amazing when those 'besties' come back into your life and it is as though the years melt away and you are the ages you were when you first became friends. I think it would be such fun to have friends from that long ago come visit. Loved this post.
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