We're here
Rogue
Alan and Noi not sure which is which
Fri 24 Jul 2009 15:55
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Arrived at 16:30 on the 24th July after a great
motor sail from Taveuni. Started this morning with 20 knts of wind and ended
with about 10knts. We are on a mooring at the Copra Shed marina in Savu Savu. We
have cleared in and other than having screeds of remnant colonial paperwork to
complete everything has been a breeze, excuse the pun. All the officials,
agriculture, health, quarantine, customs and immigration have been efficient,
friendly and helpful. They all came to our boat under their own steam and were
onboard within 20 minutes of our arrival. After everything we have heard about
the difficulties clearing in to Fiji it has turned out to be the most pleasant
and easy to date.
What we have seen of the island is great. All the
shops and restaurants seam to be run by the Indian community who account for
over 50% of the population. All government and local council officials are
Fijian.
We are going out for dinner to celebrate a belated
birthday.
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