Viani Bay

Kahia
Paul and Catherine Davis
Sat 27 Jul 2013 02:21
16:45.10S 179:54.12E
 
We tucked ourselves as close as possible behind Yanuyanuwiri Island to get good shelter from the strong winds which were predicted to last for a week.
There are three houses on this island and soon we met Frank Fischer and his wife to be Lugy who live there with uncle Edward his daughter Sharleen & grandson Giovan. Frank and Lugy also look after Arthur, Frank’s little brother.
Life is very busy in Viani Bay, where the majority are descendants of mixed marriages going back five to seven generations of English-Fijian unions, so the names are all very familiar: Fischer, Evans, Smith to name a few.
After two weeks it is very hard to leave this wonderful bay and community. We will cherish the many stories and experiences people have shared with us.
During the strong winds only the NZ yacht “Blackjack” with Phil and Helen and three children were in the Bay, later “Slip Away” with Jan and Rich (USA) arrived and the cruising activities with Jack Fischer started again. A food shopping trip to Taveuni Island, walks, diving, Sunday church and feast.
Catherine spend a lovely morning at the Kindergarten and had some good times with Saiki, the teacher.
The weather is settled, the sea is flat and clear and more sailing yachts are in the bay now.
 
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                                                                                                                        Meet Lydia, the pet pig (She is huge!)
 
 
        m_Viani Sunday 077 m_Viani Sunday 011  With Jack Fischer in our traditional Fijian Outfit!
 
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        m_Viani Sunday 070 m_Ucunivatu School visit 008 m_Richie at work
 
m_Dolphin Bay Dive to Rainbow reef 004 Two dives on the Rainbow Reef for Paul
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m_Frank in the tree Frank getting Coconuts for us all
 
    m_Good byes at Viani 021 Paul, Andrew and Richie watching!m_Good byes at Viani 028
 
            We all agree “It’s delicious!!!”  m_Enjoying coconut juice 
 
 m_Good byes at Viani 054   m_Seru and Richie with mum Alisi  Seru and Richie with mum Alisi
 
    Regular visits to Piggy to get rid of our organic rubbish:    m_Yanuyanuwiri Island Walk 005  
 
Sharleen and her son Giovan is giving Catherine a special shell: m_Yanuyanuwiri Island Walk 074
 
        Giovan washing our dinghy:m_Yanuyanuwiri Island Walk 083 m_Yanuyanuwiri Island Walk 085m_Yanuyanuwiri Island Walk 084
 
 
 
 
        m_Ucunivatu School visit 023      Saiki waiting for a dinghy pick up by Paul  
 
 
                                        m_Good byes at Viani 090   Endless walks around the Bay
 
 
 
 
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            Amazed by the mangroves at low water!
 
 
                    Yanuyanuwiri Island Walk 024    m_Viani Bay 054
 
        Evening Activities: The Fruit-bats are out  m_Fruit Bats
 
 
 
    Good Bye dinner on Kahia with Frank and Lugy: Frank’s special clam dish with onions, garlic and coconut milk (No chillies for us!)
        m_Lugy and Frank for dinner on Kahiam_Good byes at Viani 136m_Frank's clam special dish