The Yasawa Group

Dear all,

 

Happy fathers day to everyone!

 

We have now left Vuda Point Marina in Fiji and gone to the outer islands of the Yasawa group. Vuda point is a great marina complex with the first landing resort next door.

Laukota is a 30 mins taxi ride away where almost anything can be purchased. Welcome back to civilisation!!! Unfortunately the weather has has more resemblance of a monsoon season! But hopefully the low pressure system has moved away now and we will have settled weather for a bit.

The highlight of our stay in Vuda point has to of been going to the Scotland vs. Fiji international. A fantastic atmosphere and a great Scottish win. We did struggle with who to support, Scotland want independence but would have fewer fans, whereas Fiji love the UK and are very patriotic even having a public holiday for the Queens birthday.

Then in the evening after a lovely meal in a local resort we went to the bar and Wales were playing Australia. The bar was a mix of Aussie, Kiwis and one wee Welsh girl with plenty of fight (Laura) - Fantastic atmosphere!!!

 

After anchoring up off the picturesque island of Weyasewa this afternoon we went ashore, expecting to offer the chief of the island some sevusevu (Kava roots – used to make grog) – In return the Chief will welcome the visitors to his village offering his protection and all reasonable assistance . We met a young lady (Andi) and lots of village children (Jimmy, Norman and Lou-Lou) who welcomed us and showed us around the school and village. The schooling was really good for such a basic island. They were so welcoming it was great to see and witness.

 

We hope to visit a few more of the Islands before returning to the marina.

 

Hope everybody at home is well,

 

Lots of Love,

Ocean Lady