Photos from Fiji

David has hitched a ride with the sailmakers in Nadi, along with our sails to be repaired, and will be back in a couple of hours. Meanwhile, I am sitting on the veranda of our little hideaway at the resort, listening to the wonderful variety of birds who hang out in the incredibly beautiful jungle trees, while I send the last of our pictures for the season. I have been working non-stop, cleaning everything inside, packing away all foodstuffs into plastic bins, throwing away unnecessary items, collecting some things to bring home for good, packing a bag for New Zealand which we will leave on our bed in Sidewinder for when we return to check on her in January, spraying the hell out of cupboards and bilge so no bug could possibly want to take residence, and thankfully swimming a little every day at the resort pool. David has been working his butt off, taking all lines down, getting the last of the fuel to fill our tanks (necessary for leaving), flushing out the engine with fresh water, winterizing the watermaker and flushing it, flushing out the head with fresh water, and Lord only knows what else he has done. We both took the sails down, quite a task itself, and we will secure the dinghy on deck tomorrow for the grand finale. Phew! We have managed to enjoy a few evenings with Ross and Russ from Worrellwind and Claudia and Brian from Skylight, including dinners and taking a taxi with Mohammed into Nadi to visit a Hindu family celebrating Diwali in their humble way, and driving around to see the lights and fireworks. (We are so spoiled when it comes to fireworks! Nothing quite compares to box canyon show put on by the crazy firemen in Telluride, Colorado!)  The pictures are self-explanatory. Can't believe we will be back home with everyone in just a few days! YIPPPEEEE!!!!!  Love to all!