[password] TwinkY6433
[position] 16 44.933S 179 53.905E
[weather] NE 3 knots, 1016 baro.
[anchorage] Anchored in Viani Bay, Vanua Levu, Fiji.
[status] Today we were thinking of doing some washing, but with the skies still a bit hazy from the volcanic ash, decided against it. We went for a tiki tour of the bay while the water was glassy flat, and could clearly see the coral without having to get in the water. We also spotted a large 3-4ft grouper stationary on top of a bommie being cleaned by small fish. Very cool! Plus a crown of thorns starfish - not cool! We read in the cockpit for a while and then joined Cop-e-Cat for a snorkel. There were bits that were dead, but good bits as well. I think since it was on the outer reef it is likely to get smashed by storms more. The water was warm and there were no sharks, so that?s good. We then tootled around a bit and found a pod of tiny dolphins. We took turns at jumping in the water, but they didn?t seem interested and didn?t stick around. We are finishing the day with a G&T in the cockpit, reading a book, while the roast is in the oven. We are planning on leaving here tomorrow and heading around the corner to another anchorage, as we are conscious of the limited time we have left here in Fiji.

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