For the third year in a row, we spent a couple days in the Islands of Fiji.  We could never get tired of spending time here.  First off, we have never stopped in the same town or place as we had in the past.  Fiji is so lush and green. 

While in the Islands, Kim got in some hiking, beaching and snorkeling.  I actually got off the ship for the second time this trip.  We are a month in and I have almost managed a perfect record.  I know my friends back home have an over/under pool on my trips ashore, so I can’t tell you any of my future plans. 

Just like the little boy that never spoke a word until he was 5.  No one could figure out what was wrong with him.  Then one day at lunch, he clearly said “soups cold”.  There was a cheer, he spoke for the very first time.  When asked why he had never said anything before this, he replied “everything’s been fine until now”.  I don’t have a lot of stories to tell you, because everything’s been perfect.

So, I’ll show you some of our pictures.

I guess my reputation proceeds me.

Notice the dotted line pretty much follows our journey. Good discription of tetonic plates.

Kim found the hot springs. Locals cook their dinner here.

The Mystery of this Island is that it is uninhabited, but has an airport. I guess some people fly out here for the day to enjoy the beautiful beaches.

Sunset up at the Observation Lounge with one of my favorite bartenders, Engin. Yes, he was also on the 2024 World Cruise.

Cocktail mixing competition.

Yes, we were the end of the rainbow.

Curt and Phil are arriving in San Francisco today for the big game on Sunday.

Yes, 2 noses!

Our new friend in New Caledonia.

On top of the whale is a beautiful church that some hiked up to see.

Night moon, rise and midnight. Good night………