A farewell to the Brissie relos was followed by a "Bula" from our Fijian hosts. After arriving at 5:30am we transferred to our boat to take us to our first stop, the Octopus resort on Waya island. Our beachfront bure was certainly more luxurious than we have been used to on our trip - compared to our little shed on Koh Lanta this was like the Ritz. After our welcoming Kava ceremony and sampling the fine cuisine and hospitality on offer, the planned 4 night stay on this island was hastily extended to 5. Highlights of our stay included victory in the international crab racing championships, hiking up hills, snorkeling/diving and a fancy dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary. A sad farewell and some "get off our island now or we'll charge you for an extra
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