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Neiafu and Anchorage #2 Photo Log

August 22-27, 2014

Logbook – August 22, 2014 (Port Maurelle to Neiafu)

Passage Log Highlights

  • 1520 Engines on
  • 1530 Depart
  • 1645 Engines off Neiafu

Daily Notes

A photo from my morning paddle
Heading out for a snorkel excursion with Lady Carolina
Racing away from the anchorage
Brenden just relaxing as we search for a good spot
We found the perfect spot
The boys had to stop and explore a cave on the way back. I babysat the dinghy.
Yet another cave that must be explored

Logbook – August 23, 2014 (Neiafu to Anchorage #2)

Passage Log Highlights

  • 1650 Engines on
  • 1653 Depart
  • 1728 Engines off Anchorage #2

Daily Notes

  • D – run/walk to Mt. Talau then market day
  • Internet afternoon at Aquarium Cafe
  • Move to Anchorage #2
That’s what Exodus is missing… a HELICOPTER!
Anchorage #2 is in the bay south from Neiafu
A close up of Anchorage #2, you can see the causeway

Email to family and friends dated August 23, 2014

Subject: Exodus – Back near Neiafu

We spent night before last back on a mooring ball at the town of Neiafu. We left the kids on board to cook mac and cheese and hot dogs and headed out with Steve and Carolina for a pub crawl. We hit 3 different bar/restaurants before we learned that the town pretty much shuts down by 9:30. It was a great time, and the only thing that would have made it more fun is if Yi and Johnny were still here. Last night we moved barely a half mile away out of the “hustle and bustle” of Neiafu to an anchorage towards the end of the bay. While I was drinking my coffee just now I was greeted by a pod of whales as they swam past the boat twice. I can still see them now slowly making their way out of the bay. I’m surprised they even come in here. Luckily it’s too early for them to start getting harrassed by all the commercial “dive with whales” operators.
That’s all for now, Happy Sunday to all.
-D.

August 24, 2014 (Anchorage #2)

Daily Notes

  • Whales in the early am – good show with morning coffee
  • Dinghy up the causeway @ low tide, explored the reef & tidepools on the other side. Met Paul and his dogs
A morning whale parade
We dinghied up the causeway at low tide
I loved all these shells, but they weren’t exactly good for collecting. They each came with a bonus hermit crab.
Brenden was rinsing dishes on the back step when he called, “Mom, come take a picture of this….”
… here’s the view he was talking about.

August 25, 2014 (Anchorage #2 to Neiafu)

Passage Log Highlights

  • 1502 Engines on
  • 1510 Depart
  • 1534 Engines off Neiafu mooring ball

Daily Notes

  • Filled propane tanks
  • Walked through town to the fresh water cave (Veimumuni Cave). More reef and tide pool exploring
A yard full of piggies!
A yard full of piggies!
St. Joseph’s Cathedral

Logbook – August 26, 2014 (Neiafu)

Daily Notes

  • D – lots of shopping
  • T – started working on Port engine
  • D/B – Hike up to Mt. Talau
  • Dinner @ Marina Wine Bar w/ LC, TBV, and Knot Tied Down (Steve & Tony)
Brenden and I hiked up to Mt. Talau, which is the highest point in Vava’u
The views from the top
Stopping for a drink and a snack
Piglets!
All the kids walking home from school
Yi’s not the only one who can answer a trivia question for a free drink

Logbook – August 27, 2014 (Neiafu)

Daily Notes

Working on the port engine
How many men can fit in an engine compartment?

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