Although Suva was not the most favorable places to be for my birthday, I ended up having a wonderful time. Clearing in here is the pits and even when you have to check in with your cruising permits, it can take up to 3 hours of waiting time. Most boats we spoke to had to wait two days just to officially clear in and be allowed off the boats. In Savusavu, we completed everything within 4 hours and they all came to us. Afterwards, we went and bought ourselves a few "birthday gifts", walked around town and found a Gloria Jeans coffee shop. It's not starbucks but it's good coffee and we were thrilled. That night we feasted on some awesome Korean food.
We set sail for the island of Yanuka. It's a small island inside the reef near Beqa island. We rounded the bend and found ourselves a beautiful coconut lined beach. Just what the kids needed. It is an exclusive resort that only had three guest. We befriended a French couple with a little girl who is 5. Then, another boat with three kids from New Zealand ages 6, 5 and 8 months. Made for a fun afternoon frolicking on the beach and the parents drinking cold Fiji beers under the palms. We ended up staying with every one and had dinner at the resort. This was the best birthday ever!
We are now on our way to the island of Vatulele. I am hoping to be able to do some trading for their tapa cloths. They are known for their bold colors and designs and we would love a few for our future house...
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