I went ahead with the charger replacement without support from the vanished tech and all went well. The starboard charger is easier to remove and replace than the port so the work progressed smoothly and the tests afterwards went well. So now we’re back up running on full power. The main difference will be that while we are motoring with the genset on, there will be more surplus DC power for charging the drive batteries. It makes a lot of difference to how we balance the system.
With that done I made a trip to refill our empty propane tank and I tightened the nuts beneath our helm seat. Then I had the time and facility to sort out and publish this year’s tracks. That was the days projects all done.
In the afternoon we went shopping/provisioning. I found some pink squiddies to replace my favourite lure. I usually have more than one type out at a time but the pinkies seem to do well. While out I visited one of the several DVD store here that sell bootleg DVDs. I wanted to pick one up to try it out. I was able to verify in the store that the movie was in English without subtitles. Back on the boat it played. I looked it up on IMDB and it scored 2.7. That is about as low as it goes. It must be a dreadful movie. However, this gives me an idea to take the laptop ashore and return to the store and see what they have and look the up online before buying.
Sunset was particularly stunning. After two and a half years I can still spend 30 or 40 minutes just watching a sunset. Each one is different and some just blow you away. After this show, we went ashore for a cheap but filling Chinese meal. Three large plates of food for Fiji$20. Unbelievable.
On the way back we bumped into the Ivory Keys and Just in Times at the bar and stopped for a beer and a chat.
Today will be our last full day here in Savusavu. I’m going to visit the DVD stores and see what, if anything, I can get that is half decent. This afternoon we have our massages booked which we’re looking forward to. While Helen’s having hers I’ll clear out and register our trip to Suva with Customs. The rough plan is to stop off at Namena, Makogai and Wakaya getting to Suva around about the 28th of the month.
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