Viani Bay, Fiji

We are now in a delightful little bay called Viani Bay
in the southeast corner of Vanua Levu, the second largest
island in the Fiji group. The are about eight other boats
here but some may leave tomorrow. We left the Jaques
Cousteau resort on Tuesday and did a day sail into Fawn
Harbor on the south side of Vanua Levu and in through a
small gap in the reef into a very sheltered spot where we
spent two nights. We went ashore there and met with some
of the 60 or so people who live in the area. They are all
members of an extended family called Pickering. We took a
long and muddy walk up a stream to a natural hot
spring which was very enjoyable. For some reason the walk
back seemed much further than going. Another excellent day
sail here today and tomorrow it's exploring the reef with
the underwater camera. Photos to follow.