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[status]Fulunga, Village anchorage, Had a huge farewell dinner on board yesterday evening, Pork done in the lovo, curried pork, curried veges, cassava ,local yams and roti. Jan had made tuna cakes,chips and dip, a humungus sponge with cream and peaches on top and a chocolate self saucing pudding. I produced a bunch of kava so one of the lads had to run into the village to pound it up (a 20 min walk each way for us) and that got the party going with lots of talking and laughter.
So all in all it was a great end to our stay in Fulunga.
Apparently all the leaders of the Lau group are coming to Fulunga next week to discuss the drugs that were found here. Tai a local elder is saying that there is a very good possibility that they will close the Lau again. We will have to wait and see on that. The locals don't want it to happen as they are benefiting from the majority of cruisers that visit. lets hope not and hopefully all cruisers coming to the islands will respect their culture.

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