Taveuni to Qamea to Matagi and back to Matei

 These two pretty angels welcomed us to their church; the Fijian singing on Sunday was so soulful.

 The interntional dateline goes right through Taveuni and here it is, on a rugby field.

It was great fun surprising Kris and Marc when they first arrived on Taveuni.

 What a good feeling it was for me, to hug my very dearest friend, Kris.

 Their exquisite bure was nestled at the very end of this beautiful beach; a perfect place to celebrate life!

 We snorkled in the magical Matangi Bay, where Sidewinder stayed, and enjoyed our time together

 In celebration of birthday, anniversary, and special friendship, we shared a private Matangi beach picnic;

this included an afternoon at the little honeymoon bure on the beach, delicious munchies, and  fine wine.

 We certainly do know how to have fun with such good friends.  I miss my dear buddy already!

What great adventures we have had since leaving Viani Bay, ending with our wonderful rendezvous with special friends, Kris and Marc.While waiting for Kris and Marc to arrive, we ventured down the west coast of Taveuni and checked out a few of the sights: the beautiful,old Catholic church, and the international dateline. While Marc and Kris stayed at the fabulous Matangi Bay Resort on the island of Matagi, we found wonderful Namata Bay, on the northwest corner of Qamea; we also stayed a few days inside the exclusive Matagi Bay.We are now back in Matei, Taveuni, where there is internet connection, waiting for the infection on David's right foot to heal and our lovely little treehouse on 8th Ave, South Laguna, to be rented for another year, now that our present tenants have to leave. Our trip to the Lau Group has been delayed a bit, but, with patience, our journey will contnue on. This is not a bad place to be stuck for now!  Life is good.