Qamea and and back in Savusavu

Qamea Island

After about five days at Vurevure we sailed to the nearby island of Quamea. There we anchored in the crystal clear water of the white sand bay of the Mitchell family. We visited the family on shore, swam and did some beach combing. When the children noticed Fede collecting shells they went home to get something special. They returned carrying a nautilus shell as a gift.

Mitchell’s bay

Gift of a Nautilus

Around the other side of Mitchell’s bay was another bay with a resort. We took a ride in the dinghy to check it out and also to stop at a small store and purchase a few food items.
Another couple on a yacht, that we had met in Mitchell’s bay, told us about told us about a sheltered spot with mangroves. With their assistance in dodging the reef we safely sailed INTENTION into the deep inlet.

Beach along a resort on Qamea

Mangrove reflection

Back in Savusavu

It was late October and time to head back to Savusavu. Fede still had one more dive to do to complete his scuba and get his open water certification. We anchored out at Cousteau’s. Fede swam and walked the shore of the resort. Jim and I did some shopping in town and the necessary paper work was done to release Fede as a crew member. Thanks for coming along.

Beauty can be dangerous, the poisonous Scorpion Fish

Tiny island off Cousteau’s, Fede went to investigate.

We had heard about a waterfall that one can get to by bus. On one of his few remaining days left, Fede caught the bus to Lambasa and at about the half way point, got off. He went down to the village and swam in the falls with the Fijians.

Fede flips into the pool below

Fede with Villagers

Jim and I did our own touring around. We went for a long walk up the hills over looking Savusavu. From a high point we saw the traditional double hull sailing canoes entering Nakama Creek.

View from cell phone tower overlooking of Nakama Creek, Savusavu

Two red double hulled canoes sailing into Savusavu

Polynesian double hulled canoe under full sail

Crew departure

Fede had been a great help especially during the long crossings. We’ll miss his energy, enthusiasm and playfulness. I especially appreciate Fede’s fabulous photos and artistic eye.

Goodbye Fede