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[status] We visited the Bavatu Yacht Club that had some damage to it from cyclone Winston. We were here two years ago and can't quiet believe how that much wind and water damage could happen when it is so tranquil now. Mother natures fury sure is something to be respected. From the yacht club we climbed the infamous 270 steps to get to the village at the top of the hill. There is a little shop in this village called 'The Sometimes Store'. This is because of its irregular hours of trade. The store was open when we were there and we signed the Visitors book, where we found our names from two years prior. From the village you can walk across the island and look back over the Bay Of Islands where we spent the last few days. Very stunning! We have decided to stay in the harbour for an extra couple of days as it is really restful calm environment. We have been doing lots of kayaking as Glen is still not back in the water yet with his knee. After Bavatu Harbour we headed to a new an
chorage on the island of Susui. The village here has only recently hosted its first feast as boaties haven't been and stayed here before. So we were the second group of boaties and they sure gave us a great evening. Lots of great food including a whole pig sitting on the main table. There were clams, crayfish, creamy spinach, casaba, whole drinking coconuts and pawpaw. There was one rather interactive lady who thought her mission was to dance with every man from our rally. I think she fulfilled her dream. The Fijian people really love to have a good time. Unfortunately we didn't get to church at Susui but we could hear the singing and it was powerful. We have left this beautiful place of Susui and have done an overnight passage to the island of Vulaga.

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