Hello! We have been very busy preparing to leave boat in Fiji during Cyclone season (Nov-April). Lots of work to do to close Her down for the season. Mike has had a particularly hard time leaving Shellette behind. In fact, he has snuck off to visit her on his own once or twice before we managed to pry him away.

We spent our last few days in Fiji on the mainland at a hotel/resort. It was very nice but we missed being on the islands and around the villagers. I guess it was a good way to ease our way back to civilization….if there is a good way.
We are now back in Denver and enjoying seeing family and friends. It was quite the adventure coming back to the U.S.A. I like to call it Re-entry. Our first stop is LA…that is another world altogether anyway but when you get off a plane and are hit with strange looking people, dressed funny and talking on cell phones and not looking at each other….it is strange. Rude behavior etc…and they call this the “civilized world”.
We are looking forward to spending the holidays with family and friends this year in the States. We will keep you posted on our adventures here and also let you know when we plan to return to Fiji before sailing off to Vanuatu (more South Pacific Islands)….Life is Good…