Leleuvia Island
Farr Gone Blog
Stuart Cannon
Wed 13 Jul 2011 17:46
The sailing around Fiji is quite different to being on the open seas. The waves don't seem to get bigger than three or four feet and the boat only goes forward, very little up and down. Even though gentlemen aren't supposed to sail to windward, sailing into the wind here is a pleasure as the boat heels and powers forward. The numerous navigational amusements (unmarked coral reefs) not only ensure you pay attention but protect the waters from the giant swells of the Pacific. At present there is a swell warning which can only mean waves of enormous size. There's a part of me that wants to go out beyond the reef just to see what they are like but fortunately the smarter side of me says just stay and be happy at anchor.
Jack and I met up with Sally, Will, Tom and Pearl Baillieu here at Leleuvia. For me it was the first time I had seen extended family and friends for a very long time and it was a great pleasure to hear the news of home and to crap on about my experiences. They have had a wonderful time here and are torn to be going home today. Lucy arrives today, hopefully, as the arrangements have been quite difficult and I hope it all goes smoothly. She will meet the Baillieu family at the little airport on the other side of the bay.
Apart from all the transport issues, I guess today will be just another day in paradise. Hohum. (spoilt person speaking)