Fiji Bound

We are finally ready and have a good, fairly strong wind, forecast for the sail to Fiji.

It’s been a week of partying as we have already said goodbye to Sugarshack at Bloody Mary’s, Seneto arrived in Bora and then Uhuru came in for one night of cocktails and calamari. In a surprise we met Louis again on Irene IV who we met the day we both took ownership of our Oysters - we were invited for a wonderful dinner aboard with his family. Then it was our official leaving drinks with Grace, Seneto and Accomplice at Saint James bar. All the while we have been working hard, checking everything from the top of the mast to the bottom of the keel, provisioning and even getting a coat of polish on. 

Last night in FP with lovely Te’a

At Saint James

Andrew and Teiki- last night in FP

Onboard IreneIV with Louis and Sabine 

Last night Teiki and Te’a surprised us for the best Polynesian send off from French Polynesia. They joined us in the anchorage for an evening of wine, stories and music. I even played my Uke, badly. Teiki brought his accordion and harmonica and Te’a her ukulele. They both sang songs of Bora Bora and their special island; Huahine with Te’a translating the meanings for us. They are all about love, islands, sea and nature. This amazing couple will remain friends forever I hope. This is the hardest thing about leaving, the Polynesian people -who are so amazing, kind, welcoming. We have been very fortunate with the friendship bestowed on us here; very special indeed. 

We will try and update our position as we go.