Having a great sail today along the north coast of Fiji. Yacht just behind us report a whale very close by but we missed that one. Fishing not so good recently and we have broken our second rod. All I caught yesterday was a plastic chicken bag. We spent the weekend anchored in a delightful bay, reportedly the 7th most beautiful one in the world, off the tiny island of Makogai. From 1911 to 1969 it was a leper colony. We explored the remains of the hospital area with its operating theatre, prison, cinema and visited the cemetary with its 1500 overgrown graves. Some were for the staff and many for the inmates. Now the islands population is 80 Fijeans. First night we had a BBQ with the chief,all the local families and crews from 4 yacht. I spent most of the evening sat on a mat with the chief. Much rum, beer, etc was drunk and many sausages and salads eaten. Following day we went on a 75 minute walk through the woods and over the hill to the school. 38 pupil who sang and danced for us. We gave gifts as we had done to the chief. Today we are on our way to Lautoka-2nd biggest port- and then onto a resort called Musket Cove before heading off for Cairns via Vanuata-about 12 days sailing in total. We change crew again in Aussie on 1st Aug. We are all fit and well and the boat in good nick. Love to all from Ann Keith