The uses of old boats in Suva

Loraine and Doug go from Vava'u Tonga to Suva Fiji

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September 9th 2010
Doug and Lorraine on Hakura Details - Total run from Neiafu, Vava’u to Suva was 505 n miles. Left Neiafu 20th August at 1600 and arrived Suva, 25th August at 0800. Before we deal with the crossing, I should just outline how the cleanup went. Would you believe that I did it all on the first day and had the rest off? What about I did it all by the morning of Wednesday and had time to wa ... read more

Oceania » Fiji » Suva

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Fiji became independent in 1970, after nearly a century as a British colony. Democratic rule was interrupted by two military coups in 1987, caused by concern over a government perceived as dominated by the Indian community (descendants of contract la... ... read more