Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Day 36

Friday 5th June 2009

Position: 18deg 39min South, 173deg 58min West � Neiafu in Vava�u

The ferry arrived Thursday � meaning the market is full of variety today. We bought watermelon, papaya, mandarins, apples, pineapples, eggs, tomatoes, onions, and various other provisions. The younger children met up with some friends Kai and Dior (their parents have a 47ft cat and stay on the island of Nuku) and went ashore to play. And it rained � hot, humid and very sticky � The highlight of the afternoon and evening was the Friday evening Vava�u Yacht Club�s race � no, we didn�t crack it and yes, we were at the back of the fleet, but it was fun and we won a prize, lunch for two at a local caf�, and had a great evening. � The music and festive spirit at the Mermaid restaurant continued �til late, and Matt and Emma only returned after 11pm � they insisted they were quite safe as there were church members there keeping an eye out for them, which was nice, and we were anchored nearby.

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