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Ocean Passage to New Zealand

October 24, 2016by Nikkiloolah Leave a comment

Low clouds hung over the craggy peaks above Levuka and the rain poured down from the skies as we left the island of Ovalau bound for New Zealand. We head […]

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Cruising 2016, Fiji, New Zealand, Our story

End of cruising season in Fiji 2016

October 12, 2016by Nikkiloolah 1 Comment

Since Paul, Jenny & Max flew back home, we have enjoyed a couple of lazy weeks. The weather settled and we experienced a week of blistering hot days with little […]

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Cruising 2016, Fiji, Our story

Paul, Jenny & Max in Fiji

September 23, 2016by Nikkiloolah 2 Comments

The yacht feels so empty and quiet now that Paul, Jenny and baby Max are gone. The 3 weeks we spent together just flew. We had such a wonderful time, […]

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Cruising 2016, Fiji, Our story, Paul & Jenny

WIND, WEATHER & WHIMS STEER OUR COURSE

July 3, 2016by Nikkiloolah Leave a comment

It was a poignant moment, saying goodbye to the familiar faces and friends we had made during the 6 months we had kept Stars End 2 moored at Vuda Point […]

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Cruising 2016, Fiji, Our story, Vanua Levu

Season Start at Vuda Point Marina

June 15, 2016by Nikkiloolah 2 Comments

It’s questionable whether leaving the yacht in Fiji over the cyclone season was a wise decision. Frank & I knew the risks we were taking, but we wanted to enjoy […]

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Cruising 2016, Fiji, Our story, Viti Levu

‘Fiji Time’ Transport

May 22, 2016by Nikkiloolah 1 Comment

I am writing this post as I feel compelled to describe the unique experience of riding the Fijian bus service. It is quirky and symptomatic of the relaxed culture you […]

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Cruising 2016, Fiji, Our story, Viti Levu

All Tied Up!

December 12, 2015by Nikkiloolah Leave a comment

  Preparations are well under way for shutting down Stars End 2 whilst she stays tied up in a marina berth at Vuda Point Marina in Fiji for the cyclone […]

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Cruising 2015, Fiji

Snorkeling, Sunsets & Snakes

December 12, 2015by Nikkiloolah Leave a comment

I respect sea snakes. On the rare occasion when I spot them in the water I’m happy to swim in the opposite direction. So why can’t they do the same […]

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Cruising 2015, Fiji, Our story

Change of plan!

November 9, 2015by Nikkiloolah 2 Comments

One of the things I love about being married to Frank, is that life is never boring and we are both spontaneous people who are happy to change plans on […]

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Cruising 2015, Fiji

McGuigans Red & a Rollicking good time with Dave & Lanie!

November 5, 2015by Nikkiloolah Leave a comment

It certainly wasn’t the ideal day for our friends Dave (aka ‘Skipper’) & Lanie to arrive in Fiji. The ‘tropical depression’ (TD) 200 miles off the coast of Fiji had […]

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Cruising 2015, Fiji

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  • Nadia, Dave & Danny’s visit to the Bay of Islands
  • Bay of Islands
  • Ocean Passage to New Zealand
  • End of cruising season in Fiji 2016
  • Paul, Jenny & Max in Fiji
  • WIND, WEATHER & WHIMS STEER OUR COURSE
  • Season Start at Vuda Point Marina
  • ‘Fiji Time’ Transport
  • Families, Fond Memories, and Sad Farewells
  • Misty Mountain Magic
  • All Tied Up!
  • Snorkeling, Sunsets & Snakes
  • Change of plan!
  • McGuigans Red & a Rollicking good time with Dave & Lanie!
  • Circumnavigating Vanua Levu
  • Northward Bound
  • Paul & Jenny’s visit to Fiji
  • Port Vila to Fiji
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