Leaving Fiji

Man! Have we been here a long time! The weather, more specifically the SPCZ, has finally moved on and sunny days with light breezes are here. Krister discovered a de-stranding cable in one of our shrouds and a cracked insulator on our back stay a few days ago that we had to scurry to fix in time for this weather window. Thanks to Bruce, the local rigger, we're all set to go. The boat is looking good; full of fuel and food, cleaned up and ready to go. It's been a long time since we've made a passage, but it's only 3 days to Vanuatu. It's the  perfect amount of time to remind us what it's all about, and to get us ready for our longer passage to Australia that's coming up in November. This will be the first passage we've made without Piko since leaving Mexico. They are currently underway, sailing back to Auckalnd, NZ. We're missing them a lot, but keeping in touch via the SSB. Our Emery Cove Marina friends on s/v Convivia have caught up with us and will be accompanying us westward. It's been a busy couple weeks and lots of fun, but we're all looking forward to what's next.
Fairwinds,
Amanda