Year TwoDate: 29/7/2009 17:00Weather: PerfectLocation: Savusavu (16 46.63' S, 179 20.05' E)Author: Peter.Our first sight of the eastern side of Fiji is somewhat different in aspect to Tonga. The islands in the section of Lao group that we are making our way through are much taller in height and are much more rugged in appearance. Unlike Tonga which is mainly low and flat,...
Year TwoDate: 31/7/2009 08:00Weather: PerfectLocation: Savusavu (16 46.63' S, 179 20.05' E)Author: Peter.During our travels we are starting to notice that there a few different styles of cruisers. In no particular order here are our observations.The Dreamers:This seems to be the largest category as far as we are concerned. This is a group of people that dream about going cruising, perhaps they already...
The Fiji Islands in the South Pacific are an archipelago of over 330 islands of which 106 are permanently inhabited. The two major islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, account for 87% of the population. West of the main islands lie the Yasawa and Mananucas groups. East of Vanua Levu is Tavuni Island with the Lau Group further south. ...
Year TwoDate: 26/7/2009 16:00Weather: PerfectLocation: Port Maurelle (18 42.01' S, 174 01.76' W)Author: Peter.It is just fitting that our last day in Tonga is just perfect. Clear blue sky's, warm air, and magical water. We are anchored in 8 meters of water and it is so clear all around that you can see the wave pattern in the sand below and Stripe Faced...
A view from the top - top spreader actuallyHaving lunch aboard twin imagePeter reviewing the boys school workthe average quality of the cars round here ...
Year TwoDate: 23/7/2009 16:00Weather: WindyLocation: Tu'ungasika Island (18 39.46' S, 174 04.30' W)Author: Peter. Its a little cooler today as the wind is up. It is only 24 deg celsius and we are dressed warm again. It is actually warmer in the water, 26 deg celsius at the surface and 25 deg at 20m. Anyway now to The Good, The Bad and The...
Year TwoDate: 18/7/2009 17:00Weather: PerfectLocation: Ovalau Island (18 45.00' S, 174 04.87' W)Author: Peter.We can't believe it. We have just been chased off the island by a very aggressive local. We went ashore exploring when just as we got back to our ducky we ran into a mob of goats. As we went to untie the duck the rather large male came for...
Biakal sailing in Vavau Groupjuvenile something or otherBeautiful Nuku IslandLion FishWe would love one of these cats in the futureNo maximum person limits hereLocals on a dug out canoeSunset in the Neiafu anchoragemother duck and her swarm ...
Year TwoDate: 14/7/2009 17:00Weather: PerfectLocation: Vaka'Eitu Island (18 43.28' S, 174 06.03' W)Author: Peter.When cruising we are often asked "don't you get bored?" The simple answer to this is no. If you forget all about the beautiful places and different cultures we sail through there is always plenty to do. For example unlike a land based house ours is constantly on the move...
