Sail Planet Express

We have been making our way back up from Falaga in the southern Lau and are on our way to Vanua Balavu. Last night we anchored in a gap in the reef off of Lakeba, a tiny hidy hole with breaking waves all around us. There were the occasional barrel and the constant sounds of the surf. It was only a bit rolly, but surprisingly calm. Definitely a unique tactical stop. This morning I hauled anchor at 4:30 and were currently doing 7.5-8kn+ on a reach towards Vanua Balavu and the town of Lomaloma. We need to get a few supplies so hopefully the small village stores can help us.

PS send beer.

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We visited the bone cave on Falaga today. Our host family, Bale, arranged for Bill to take us up.

Legend has it these are visiting sailors who don’t offer sevusevu. 😅

The story as we were told, are of a village at the top of the hill which would rain down rocks and boulders upon the Tongan warriors which were spotted at sea. Now it just a cave. Of bones. A short hike up from the chiefs house.

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