Malolo Is. Muscat Cove, Fiji
18 September 2012
We arrived back to sunny Fiji, and were kindly picked up by Kelvin, James’s cousin who now lives in Fiji. After a few days airing Happy Cat, and enjoing Vuda marina and its little ocean side restaurant we took Kelvin and Glenyis, and his son Matthew’s family out to Muscat Cove. Its a lovely well protected anchorage with plenty of mooring balls. The facilities for cruisers are great, including a sandy bar, with large barbecue facilities. All you have to do is bring your own food! Wood and even plates knives and condiments are provided. A good supermarket provides any missing factors.
Though unfortunately we were not able to see much of Fiji, we loved what we saw. There was a good mix of races, the Indians providing an good balance, especially in the cuisine. The markets were one of the cheapest we have ever experienced, offering some interesting varieties of mountain greens.
On Friday Sali, an old colleague of James’s, and Burke arrive. They are interested in purchasing a boat in the future, and keen to join us on the leg to Vanuatu.