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[status] Bonsoir, Clearing into New Cal was a breeze with very friendly officials and no stress except for the fact that they do not speak much English. We like what we see so far, the land reminds us of the Marlborough Sounds with red earth and palmtrees thrown in for good measure. We spent last night downtown Noumea with our local friend JC, dancing the night away at La Bodega. The Market by the Marina is amazing with great produce and a Seafood section. Malin thought she died and gone to heaven. We are now anchored up amongst friends from Fiji hooking into some French delights. On the menu tonight is a fresh seafood and saffron ragou,t chased down with a smooth bottle of bordeaux!!! Tomorrow its an early start as we are heading out to Dumbea passage to surf our first New Caledonian swell!!!

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