October 16

Yesterday we went on the dive to Namena. It was really rough out there – its 20 miles out. I got seasick and it was a bummer. It weakens me too much to dive really well. We did two dives – the first was around some coral heads and we checked out amazing soft corals in outrageous colors. The second dive was a wall with tons of fish and sharks. Really amazing. Nevertheless I was a weak pale puppy when I returned and my stomach is feeling crappy from yesterday.  

We are leaving SavuSavu tomorrow headed for Benga. We are stopping at a little island on the way that some local yachties told us was awesome.  

“Dragon Lady” the boat with the two little boys with whom Jonah adores to play. They are going to follow us to Benga so it should be great for Jonah. It really makes a difference as a parent when the kids have someone with whom to play.  

I got email from a guy I know from Microsoft and he is coming to Fiji and we are going to try to hook up. I have invited him and his girlfriend to spend a couple of days with us on the boat. It should be fun if it works out.

I really like Fiji. Its just kind of mellow and funky. The Melanesians and the Indians provide a really interesting dynamic to the landscape.