The last resort

That is not only a beautiful song from the Eagles, but right now we're seeing the last resort of this year's trip to Fiji. We're on our way back to the marina on „Mainland" now, after two exciting weeks with our crew Barbara and Roland enjoying the Yasawa and Mamanuca Islands. We had beautiful lonely islands with their beaches and coral reefs with all their fish all to ourselves. We anchored in front of nice resorts where we could feel like a real tourist and enjoy a drink or two at the bar overlooking the ocean (and our Alita ;-)). We went to see a village and asked the chief for permission to anchor and set foot on the island, hiked the hill and visited the school. We went into caves and swam and dove in there. We saw lots of fish and ate some good ones, Marcus and Roland had some nice diving. No time to get bored, lots of time to relax. We had good food, great conversations and beautiful sunsets. Last night we topped it all. We were back at anchor in Musket Cove, took a big chunk of tuna fish, which Marcus had caught in Minerva Reef and kept in the freezer, and two steaks as well as boiled potatoes to the bar. There they have BBQ grills, which operate with $2. You can BBQ your stuff there, at the bar they give you plates and silverware which you don't have to wash later on. Sooooo cool. Of course you buy your drinks at the bar. They have nice tables in the sand, that's where we ate until shortly before sunset and for the sunset we moved in to the lounge seats with sunset view. What a gorgeous finish of sailing in the beautiful part of Fiji. 

Tomorrow we have change of crew. Markus, a young guy from Switzerland, ist joining us to sail to New Zealand. We will most probably start on tuesday early in the morning (that's 1,5 days from now), which gives us a lot to do. Clean the boat, do washing, prepare for the trip with shopping and cooking - and I have one day for that. Bread no 1 and 2 are already in the process, no 3 & 4 follow tomorrow…

The first 3 weeks were way too hot for me in Fiji, but this last week was just perfect - as were the anchorages and the weather. Marcus and I took turns sleeping outside, enjoying the good air and a fresh breeze - I even saw a falling star last night just before closing my eyes. So I am happy we had this good time and although I really enjoyed it now I am looking forward to sailing to New Zealand - even more to getting there and seeing all our friends there…

Here are some pictures. You find more online. 

This is the lovely school we visited, the last picture is the head of the school with his son „Junior". They are very well organized but don't get much support from the state other than the necessary papers and pencils. The would LOVE to have some learning books, toys etc. in english. If you know someone or a school who throws old things out maybe you can send it to them? They would love it!

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If you or someone you know would like to help the school by sending things of the wish list, pls. use the address stated above: 1038 RATU Namasi Memorial School, PO Box 1226, Lautoka

Life on board Alita: Roland enjoying my Roland E-Piano Fresh fish with from the grill with salad

     

„Cloud 9" bar at Musket Cove in the most beautiful turquoise water...

Our final dinner out in the islands, using the BBQ_opportunity at Musket cove