Solo sail to Fiji completed - now to explore the lush, mountainous island of Vanua Levu
12 August 2024 · 7 min · 248 views · Savusavu
What this video covers
After arriving at the customs dock in Savu Savu, Fiji, at 4:00 a.m., the solo sailor cleared customs and immigration using a clearance certificate from Tonga.0:05 Once the yellow Q flag was lowered, the sailor accessed the town of Savu Savu via a regular ferry service that connects the marina to the mainland bus station.0:13 A bus trip from Savu Savu to the northern town of Lambasa cost nine and a half Fiji dollars and took two and a half hours, significantly longer than the estimated one and a half hours due to frequent stops. The route traverses mountainous terrain featuring pine forestry before transitioning to flatter landscapes dominated by sugarcane fields near Lambasa. The Lambasa market displays a strong Indian cultural influence, evidenced by the availability of various spices and local tobacco leaf. The return bus to Savu Savu was crowded with students during the Friday afternoon commute.
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