October 24 – Snorkel Honeymoon Island, Somosomo City for $$

October 24 (Day 13 –  Snorkel Honeymoon Island, Somosomo City): This morning Robert picked us up to snorkel around the islands offshore. Honeymoon Island is one of them. At our first drop off spot the current was pretty strong, so Rod had trouble taking pics. Then, Robert towed us to another spot, then to Honeymoon Island! I think that was the best snorkeling. Several other people were there too. At one point (the middle swim) we couldn't find Robert, so Rod swam to land to stand up to look for him. Turned out he had another couple snorkeling too. They were staying with him and Vinna. They were from Germany, Kevin and Chantal. Taking an extended adventure in the South Pacific! Very nice people. Took showers and rested after our swim. Then we headed to Somosomo to go to the bank. We needed money to pay Samir for the car. Jim and I went into the bank while Rod and Pam hunted for roti curry for dinner! Success all around! Busy little town.

Rod’s Thoughts: The snorkeling around Honeymoon Island was gorgeous, with both hard and soft coral. We saw plenty of colorful fish. The coral is very healthy and I would go back to Taveuni to spend more time snorkeling around Honeymoon Island. This is probably one of the top 5 or so snorks I have done. We got many top snorks on this trip and it is hard to name the very best.

You can get cash in Somosomo at the bank there. You will want to have some cash and that is one of the only places you can get it on the island. Most restaurants take credit cards as do gas stations.