July 19, 2015
Sometimes you find a spot that’s as beautiful at sunset as it is at sunrise. The Vanua Balavu side of the Navadra/Vanua Balavu anchorage is one of those rare places.
At sunset, the beaches turn pink, and the sun sinks into the sea framed by the big headland rock. Then the first stars begin to appear. Tonight we had Jupiter, Venus, and a crescent moon bright in the evening sky. (Click to enlarge and scroll through photo galleries that follow.)
At sunrise the beaches once again turn pink, and areas of green rock in the monolith headland really stand out. I don’t know what the green is, but it’s only visible in certain light.
After the sunrise we headed back to Vuda Marina, where we spent a few days while the trade winds picked up. It’s always a treat to stay there (see post below).
Currently we are taking a few days out to enjoy quiet Saweni Bay just north of Vuda. We had planned to head north to the Yasawas, but worrisome weather is headed our way; so we’ll head back to Vuda Marina once again. –Cyndi
