http://www.sailblogs.com/member/surprise Copyright 2008 SailBlogs.com Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:15:07 -0500 720 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:15:07 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en support@sailblogs.com support@sailblogs.com http://www.sailblogs.com/images/sb_rss_icon.gif http://www.sailblogs.com/ 88 31 Weblogs for Sailors and Sailing http://www.sailblogs.com/member/surprise?xjMsgID=63150 We finally tore ourselves away from Neiafu, reluctantly; what a wonderful place to cruise. The photo is of the Mermaid Bar which hosts the Friday night sailboat races. After two straight easy wins Surprise retired to let others have some fun. Surprise Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sailblogs.com/member/surprise?xjMsgID=63150 http://www.sailblogs.com/member/surprise?xjMsgID=62421 The small island we are anchored in the lee of has a village along the western shore; no roads, no electricity, but several churches. Churches are big here, of every persuasion. The village on Ofu was a delightful surprise; almost none of the trash and litter we saw in Neiafu, the big city of 5,600. Instead of a road there is a path just ashore of the high waterline; it is lined with benches and spider lily plants and was clearly well maintained. After visiting the local school, the obligatory photos of the kids and distribution of frisbees we headed up the path. Surprise Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sailblogs.com/member/surprise?xjMsgID=62421 http://www.sailblogs.com/member/surprise?xjMsgID=62131 The weather has been less than it's normal, lovely self for the last week; winds in the mid 20s make even the Vava'u anchorages uncomfortable. We've been hanging on a mooring here in town where it is protected, provisions and restaurants are close, and there is wifi access. Hiking, kart touring and Friday night beer can racing have kept us busy. Surprise Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sailblogs.com/member/surprise?xjMsgID=62131