So we have been quite busy entertaining many visitors this year in Fiji. Dan, Mollie, Maddie, Gavin and Haylie arrived in June and stayed for two weeks. We made it all the way up to Blue Lagoon, yes, where the Movie “Blue Lagoon” was made with Brooke Shields 30 years ago. The water in Blue Lagoon is crystal clear and makes for very good diving and snorkeling. The kids were brilliant swimmers, snorkelers and divers. We visited the famous caves where the movie was made and you could swim under water to another cave….very cool. Maddie and Gavin even went parasailing for the first time. They loved it. We managed a village visit where we visited the new school, bought some handicrafts from the locals and were entertained by the local dancers. We all participated in the Kava cermoney too. We all swam with the Manta Rays too. Don’t let me forget that we caught lots of fish while they were here too.
We also joined in the Bonfire party at the sandbar one night too. We are always sorry to see our guests go but as it turned out the weather turned to rain and clouds for nearly a week, just in time for them to get out of Fiji.

For the Fourth of July, Mike and I headed to Musket Cove where the locals made Hamburgers and Hot Dogs for the Americans. Some yachties brought their exprired boat flares for entertainment since we couldn’t find any fireworks. I was worried the Navy would show up, but they didn’t…..not sure if that is good or bad?!

Onto our next guests arriving July 8th….Jenn, Megan and Sindia. We headed back up to Blue Lagoon and they just loved it. This was a first for Megan and Sindia to ever snorkel and they were pleasantly surprised. We even saw a “white tip” shark the first time out. Not to worry, he wasn’t hungry! We sent the girls off with a guide to see the caves and they really enjoyed that, except as Megan said “I thought I was going to have a massive coronary”. She was a little uneasy in the second cave (me too). They also got to see and swim with the Manta Rays. Unfortunately, this was Jenn’s second time to Fiji without catching a fish…..it’s not the boat or the crew….just sayin’.
I’m waiting for our guests to write some blogs and will pass them on as they come in…..hint, hint….

Mike and I are now putting the boat back together and will head North to make sure all is well with the boat. We will return to Port in a few weeks to gear up for our sail out of Fiji
We have really enjoyed it here and would consider coming back. We will be heading for Vanuatu and then New Caledonia. We may or may not continue on to Australia…not sure yet as the AUS dollar is quite strong and making it very expensive especially for yachites. They have also been changing many of the marine regulations so were are still checking that out….otherwise we may return to Fiji for another season here but checking out the eastern islands…..a much more remote area but very beautiful. That is it for now. Pics to follow….Stay tuned…..Life is Good….