Life on the Hard in Fiji

Bula Bula! It's the beginning of our second week in Fiji and finally the sun is shining once again. We are scrambling to get things done as the land begins to dry. As you will see from the pictures, Sidewinder is still in her hole which is filled with water, as is the hole next door to us. We think this is the lowest point in the entire marina and we are surrounded by mud and mosquitoes, both inspiring us to work tenaciously to get everything done by the end of this week. Paint is being ordered today, and hopefully the welder will appear to work on the stern pulpit today as well.  


During our last three days of torrential rain, I was non-stop cleaning the mildew from the teak and vinegar/water wiping all the storage areas in the galley and salon, and  David washed all dishes,glasses, cups, etc and made an awesome mosquito covering for the companion-way; I think he has found some wonderful new talents which I truly hope will be used from this day forth!  


The sunsets are still spectacular every other day when each storm passes, and we both have still enjoyed visiting the First Landing Resort for swims, drinks, dinner, singing with the warm, friendly locals, and true tropical paradise ambiance. We count our blessings that we are healthy and alive, getting to do all of this.  


I send a heart-felt Mother's Day happy wish to all of you who are the loving mothers of those special kids you have raised. Your never-ending unconditional love and patience is to be celebrated and appreciated.  Enjoy this day to the max and feel the love!  The pictures are self-explanatory; as you can see, there is much to be done as we sit in the water-filled hole with mud all around. At least we do have these amazing sunsets and wonderful smiling people with the Bula spirit!