Vanautu here we come....

Wednesday, July 3rd       Day One

We have officially cleared out of Fiji.  It was sad leaving Vuda Point Marina this morning - saying goodbye to all our good friends here - especially Riki and David and Suzie.  To make it more emotional, as we were leaving the employees all gathered around and sang us the Fiji farewell song.  Our taxi driver even came and joined in.  Very touching.

We spent about an hour at the customs office in Lautoka.  Everything here operates as it did in the 70's.  We even filled out forms using carbon paper for the second copy - some of you are probably way too young to even know what I'm talking about.

As I type this, Peter is loading the dinghy on the deck and then we are set to go.  The weather window looks favourable for our 4 day journey, although that can always change in a moment.

I'll check in with you tomorrow, after our first night out.  That is always the hardest one for me.  I'm just looking forward to arriving in Vanautu safe and sound.  Until tomorrow.....