Fiji went by in a flash. We had a great sail over from Tonga with the crew of Ensemble on board, and quickly (well on Fiji time) cleared into the port of Lautoka on the northeast side of Viti Levu. We turned south to join some other World ARC boats down at Port Denarau Marina where we were able to meet up with some friends we had not seen since Papeete.
A definite highlight from this stop was going into Nadi and checking out the local market. The fusion of Fijian and Indian culture is such a sight to see and a great mélange of cultures. Plus we have never seen so much Bok Choy in one pile! The greatest aspect of the market is how friendly the people are. You are never far away from a Bula, the local vernacular for hello.
Our next move was over to Musket Cove about ten nm west of the marina for an World ARC rendezvous and the 4th of July. Well Wind Dancer definitely made a good showing for the independence with what I can only call a moderate sized flag.
We departed the Cove on the 7th which was a great and fast sail with many of the World ARC boats no more than twenty nautical miles away. The sight of more than fifteen tri-lights and a rising moon, it's hard to explain the beauty of the midnight scene.
The Wind Dancer Crew