After over a month of fun, the time sadly arrived for us to disembark our friend Steve and return him to his beautiful and talented wife, Margo.
1st Fijian ‘StreetArt’
We rented a car the afternoon before Steve’s departure and set out for a tour of Vanua Levu. While straying from our intended destination (i.e. getting lost) I found my first piece of Fijian graffiti about a 1/2 an hour after the paved road ended.
Luckily, we did not get lost the next day when we took Steve to the Labasa Airport where he caught the first of three flights that returned him home after 36 hours of travel.
Disembarking Steve At The Labasa Airport
Since Steve’s departure, we have spent our time among the beautiful people of Savusavu, readying Amandla for her visit to the Lau Group, and provisioning extra supplies for trading, gift giving and for performing Sevusevu when we visit there.
We were even treated to a surprisingly awesome performance by the USNS Mercy’s Pacific Partnership Band. The USNS Mercy is a Navy Hospital Ship currently providing medical services and supplies in Fiji as part of Pacific Partnership 2015.
It is anchors up for SY Amandla tomorrow. While we will miss colorful Savusavu, we are so looking forward to venturing into the remote Lau.
Checking This One Into Lucile de Godoy’s Welcoming Photo 101 Rehab – The Clinic For Passionate Photographers.
Frankie Beane June 15, 2015
Cool Graffiti!
Lisa Dorenfest June 15, 2015 — Post Author
How ’bout it! I was soooo pleased to find such a beautiful piece. Hoping to see more.
ledrakenoir June 15, 2015
Very well captured – Wonderful “flow”, all those people brings up so much colors and positivity… 🙂
Lisa Dorenfest June 15, 2015 — Post Author
Thank you so much Drake! I am so captivated with the beautiful people of Savusavu that I have become a bit camera obsessed (thus my need to check-in to Lucille’s Clinic). I was afraid I might have overdone it with all the snaps so I am really delighted to hear your kind feedback.
rosemaylily2014 June 15, 2015
What beautiful photos you have captured of everyday life in Savusavu Lisa – it’s so interesting to read about a place I know so little about. Your adventures are amazing and am looking forward to reading more! 🙂
Lisa Dorenfest June 15, 2015 — Post Author
You are wonderful to say so Rosemary. I feel exactly the same about traveling along with you virtually on your blog and too look forward to more adventures.
oopsjohn June 15, 2015
Fascinating adventure you’re on! And thanks for keeping us updated. Do you have Internet connection while at sea?
Lisa Dorenfest June 15, 2015 — Post Author
Well thank you so much! On off-shore passages, I have a very slow (and costly) connection through Satellite phone so communications are typically limited to updates on our Farkwar Page and Twitter and downloading weather files. However, on coastal passages, I often can get sufficient 3G to connect to the internet. Signal strength can be boosted with tools such as a Wirie
Terri Webster Schrandt June 15, 2015
Colorful indeed! What a cool experience!
Lisa Dorenfest June 15, 2015 — Post Author
😉 Thank you Terri. I am pleased that you think so.
Artistami.Eva June 15, 2015
Lisa, all your pics are just so wonderful and colorful. I think your adventure brings smiles to all those that appreciate you. Thanks again for sharing.
Lisa Dorenfest June 15, 2015 — Post Author
Your very, very kind words brought a huge smile to my face this morning Eva. Thank you so much 🙂
jazzyoutoo_lostinbraga June 15, 2015
so wonderful photos!
Lisa Dorenfest June 15, 2015 — Post Author
Thank you very much 🙂
Romina B June 15, 2015
I love the photos, it looks like so much fun. I feel like I am traveling too when I read your blog posts.
Lisa Dorenfest June 16, 2015 — Post Author
Well thank you very much Romina! I am so happy to have you travel with me virtually!
Amy June 16, 2015
Thank you for the wonderful tour. Love the colors and their smiles! 🙂
Lisa Dorenfest June 16, 2015 — Post Author
You are very welcome Amy! Thank you for touring Savusavu with me!
Lignum Draco June 16, 2015
Sounds like a good time you’re having. So many smiles and so much colour.
Lisa Dorenfest June 16, 2015 — Post Author
I am lucky to be surrounded by such beauty. The people of Savusavu have been very welcoming. It is a great jumping off point for a tour of the rest of Fiji. And speaking of colorful beauty, I am IN LOVE with your coverage of Vivid Sydney.
Lignum Draco June 16, 2015
Thanks. It’s the 4th year I’ve gone and I enjoy it more and more each time.
Siteri Nadi June 16, 2015
Bula Lisa! Thank you for sharing your journey and I’m so happy to hear that you’re enjoying your visit here in my home country 🙂
Lisa Dorenfest June 16, 2015 — Post Author
It is so lovely to meet you here virtually Siteri. Maybe I will have the good luck to say hello in person when we get to Viti Levu in mid-August.
PS – I will turn 53 three days before your big ’40’ :-). If 50 is the new 30, 40 must be the new 21.
restlessjo June 16, 2015
The Sevusevu ceremony sounds fascinating! A world away, Lisa 🙂 Make the very most of it!
Lisa Dorenfest June 16, 2015 — Post Author
I am so excited to experience my first Sevusevu Jo. Will let you know how it goes.
thirdeyemom June 16, 2015
Gorgeous Lisa!
Lisa Dorenfest June 16, 2015 — Post Author
Well thank you Nicole! You are wonderful to say so!
dunelight June 16, 2015
I enjoy the photos of the citizens of Fiji. It is good to know our Navy is rendering aid. I liked the performance photos very much.
Lisa Dorenfest June 17, 2015 — Post Author
I love what the Navy is doing here and would love to see them undertake more missions like this. And I am delighted that you enjoyed the photos. Thank you so much!
Karen Thurman June 17, 2015
Another set of gorgeous images. I especially like the sitting lady in the bright dress, the singing soldier, and mother and son in front of the shop.
Lisa Dorenfest June 17, 2015 — Post Author
Thank you so much Karen. Those are my favorite shots as well 🙂 And a HUGE congratulations on your image winning the Royal Photographic Society’s analogue competition!
kirsten June 18, 2015
I love how colorful their clothes are! You do such a wonderful job of capturing the atmosphere of your scene!
Lisa Dorenfest June 18, 2015 — Post Author
It is uplifting to be surrounded by people sporting such vibrant, bold patterns! Thank you so much for for your lovely compliment Kirsten.
Cardinal Guzman June 18, 2015
Nice street portraits. Looks like a lively place.
Lisa Dorenfest June 18, 2015 — Post Author
Ahoy there Cardinal! ’tis a lively place indeed. Glad you liked the portraits :-). Thank you so much for dropping by.
LDG luciledegodoy June 22, 2015
Great street photography as always, Lisa. You manage to get all interesting happenings around you and we benefit from that.
Sad to hear you friend went away.
Enjoy the next destination. Looking forward to seeing your new photos.
L
Lisa Dorenfest June 22, 2015 — Post Author
All I can say Lucile is thank goodness for Photo 101 Rehab. It is wonderful to have a place to share images with other photography addicts and such a supportive Head Nurse/Co-Addict (that would be you). Cheers!
Janice Wald June 26, 2015
Hi,
I’ve never heard of Savusavu & I teach history; thank you for visiting my blog. I’m boarding a European cruise today but wanted to thank you for visiting my site. I’m glad you liked my tutorial about putting graphics in comments.
Janice
Lisa Dorenfest June 26, 2015 — Post Author
It was a very helpful post Janice. Thank you! And I am pleased that I was able to ‘teach’ a teacher something 🙂 Enjoy your cruise.
Gallivanta July 12, 2015
Help….I have missed so many of your posts. I thought I was following you but turns out that I wasn’t. Hopefully I have rectified that now.
Lisa Dorenfest July 13, 2015 — Post Author
Well it is lovely to see you here! Thank you for following me. I’ve been a bit absent myself but reconnecting now that I have good connection again
Gallivanta July 13, 2015
Excellent. Even though I was born in Fiji and lived there for a quarter century, I have never seen it in the way you are. I am appreciating my birth country from a whole new angle.
Lisa Dorenfest July 13, 2015 — Post Author
I would love to see it through your eyes and/or words as well…the way it was when you were here. I would be interested to see what has changed and what remains the same
Gallivanta July 13, 2015
I don’t have it printed out otherwise I would show you my mother’s journal of her tour round some of the Fiji islands on a copra boat in 1949. It would be a fascinating comparison for you.
Lisa Dorenfest July 13, 2015 — Post Author
That would be AMAZING!
Gallivanta July 13, 2015
I am having trouble with a pinched nerve in my shoulder but….if you tell me where you are now or where you have just been I may be able (shoulder willing) to fish out the journals and see if my mother made reference to those places.
Lisa Dorenfest July 13, 2015 — Post Author
That is such a wonderfully generous and welcome offer (shoulder willing). Thus far I’ve been to Savusavu and Viani Bay on Vanua Levu, Daliconi and The Bay of Islands on Vanua Balavu, Namena, Taveuni, and Wailagilala. Our future plans change every 5 minutes (as happens on a sailboat) but I know we are headed to Denarau on Viti Levu….just not sure which way yet. I so hope your pinched nerve stops giving you trouble soon! Very Best and Vinaka Vaka Levu (Thank You)
Gallivanta July 13, 2015
K, I will see what I can find…..perhaps tomorrow. 🙁
Lisa Dorenfest July 13, 2015 — Post Author
You are so very wonderful! Truly.