We’re going, we’re going, we’re going. Can’t believe I’m going to actually do that hideous sailing trip again. Did I not learn anything the first time, about seasickness, terror, feeling stupid, out-body experiences because the reality was too much? I’ll just think of sunrises, flying fish (can’t be miserable when you see a little fish fleeing across the surface of the ocean) and opening a bottle of champagne on arrival. It can’t be as scary the second time. Can it?
When I came back from our 2015 South Pacific trip I said to Dean that I can’t return to the Pacific again unless it has some meaning other than sipping wine on the back of our boat. Well, this year I’ll be doing my Master’s in Development Studies, hanging out at the University of South Pacific in Suva and outer islands. I’ll be looking at the linkages between climate change adaptation and development.
We’ll leave some time in May, and return in November. Avoiding the cyclone season doesn’t have the same surety as it used to, thanks to human-induced climate change…but that’s for another time. For now, it’s time to head back to uni to expand and deepen the world once again, and to our excel spreadsheet with an endless list of boat things to do.
PS…Just to keep it real, I thought I’d share this photo of Dean unblocking our toilet!
Sailing is Not Scary 
That’s exciting and a bit unexpected. I guess we won’t be seeing you in Greece this year.
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Brilliant!
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Cool cat ….go for it and this time will be a different experience provided Dean doesn’t want t to race it …Bravo for your studies and take care …enjoy the experience ??
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Wow that’s exciting! For the sailing and the studying. Good luck with all the plans and happy sailing xxx
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So jealous, I’d love to go back! I wrote a guide about why I love Fiji so much! Xx
https://wanderlustandlifestyle.wordpress.com/2017/12/19/why-fiji-should-be-on-your-bucket-list/
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Yes, I read it! Thanks for your response. Will say to Fiji for you.
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What are you fucking crazy???
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Oh, that’s the best response ever. And yes, I’m crazy. Dur.
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Hi Janie
Great news!! We’re also going this year, but with the ICA – first stop, Tonga, then Fiji and who knows where. Ian and I plan to stay away for several years so not sure where we’ll end up but more than likely somewhere in Aussie at the start of the cyclone season. Let’s hope our paths cross. Would love to see you and Dean again.
Safe sailing!
Ian and Cheryl xx
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Yay that sounds awesome. We’re based in Suva so come visit! jwalkernz@live.com Happy sailing to you.
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