atahualpa domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home3/aboarddi/public_html/blog/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114We had a surprisingly good day. The wind was up around 20 knots so we had good sailing making 8-9 knots at times. Within the confines of the reef we caught a 3ft rainbow runner (see pics below) which our fish guide says is a rare catch and make exceptional eating. Once clear of the reef I fileted the fish and kept the frame for our lobster pot.<\/p>\n
On the way over I started researching haul out facilities here in Fiji. It is looking possible that we could do the major work here. Flight costs for the technicians are also similar to alternatives. I have put the case to Lagoon and hope for a positive response.<\/p>\n
On the way into the anchorage we were surrounded by 10-12 dolphins who followed us in – they say dolphins bring good luck. Maybe for us too. I made a brief foray ashore to pick up some phone time and to book our anniversary dinner at Coconut Grove. They’re going to put curry on the menu for us that day and if none of their staying guests order it, we’ll have dinner on the beach. Before sundown I had the lobster pot with fish carcass strung up inside sunk near the fringing reef. Will this be our lucky day?<\/p>\n
Jackster was here in the anchorage and when Dave and Jacquie returned from shore we invited them over for dinner. Fish of course. The fish turned out to be very good (we think it tasted better than mahi) and Helen’s cooking even better. Jacquie brought some great veg to go with the fish.<\/p>\n
In the middle of the night I had my first call to the US to progress the near term fix for our charger and have another call to make soon. Things look promising on this front.<\/p>\n
So we’ll be here for a few days working a few things out. In that time we’ll explore the island some more. We’ve also put an invite out to all our cruising friends who we know to be in the area for a get together on the 14th. Being east of the 180 line of longitude we’re sort of a day behind so the 14th is still the 13th (sort of) so we can have our public celebration with whatever friends that will be here.<\/p>\n
I’ll leave you with the few pics of our hike up Cobia and of our delicious fish.<\/p>\n