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Another fine day in paradise.

Last night Shay and Jo flew back to Auckland. They have had a busy and varied 2 weeks and seemed to have thoroughly enjoyed themselves. It has been good to have their company and we were sorry to see them go. Denise and I are now busy preparing for the next phase of our adventure.

Yesterday was busy in the port. A French yacht arrived from Tahiti and squeezed into the small anchorage with us and the other 2 yachts already here. At the same time, the monthly freighter arrived carrying goodies for the islanders. It anchored outside the reef, as it was too large to manoeuvre through the narrow passage, and a small barge spent all of yesterday and this morning bringing in shipping containers and taking empty ones out to the boat. It was most entertaining.

There were great festivities on the wharf last evening with food stalls selling island food and crafts, drummers, musicians, dancers and fire dancers. It was also the kite surfing prize giving, despite delays to the competition due to lack of wind. Good fun was had by all, particularly the children who enjoyed an island dancing competition and lolly scramble. Paper lanterns and fireworks concluded the evening.

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