We expect to depart for Neiafu in the Vava’u Group
\nof Tonga tomorrow morning (local time). The course
\ntakes us west along the northern coast of Upolo Island
\n(where Apia is located), through the Apolima Strait
\nthat separates Upolo and Savai’i Islands, and then on
\na course of 189 degrees magnetic for Vava’u. The
\nroute is about 348 nautical miles and will take us
\n48-54 hours. The forecast is very good. Risho Maru
\nwill be departing at the same time for Neiafu as well.<\/p>\n
Since our last blog we attended a Samoas dance and
\nmusical show at the famour Aggie Grey Hotel in Apia.
\nWe went with the Risho Maru’s and with Quest (Pierre
\nand Denise). The show and the buffet were great. We
\nalso snorkeled at the marine reserve near the marina.<\/p>\n
M.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We expect to depart for Neiafu in the Vava’u Group of Tonga tomorrow morning (local time). The course takes us west along the northern coast of Upolo Island (where Apia is located), through the Apolima Strait that separates Upolo and Savai’i Islands, and then on a course of 189 degrees magnetic for Vava’u. The route … <\/p>\n