We made our way from the hotel to the airport in the late morning – in time for the afternoon flight to Fiji. A good four hours later we landed at Nadi’s International Airport.

Going through immigration and customs took a while (well – for those, who – like me – were seated at the rear end of the plane) – but there was no hurry, as there were enough transfer buses waiting for us.

I ended up on the last bus – and 22km (and less than an hour later) we were at the port of Lautoka, where the Hanseatic Nature was already waiting for us. Check-in was quick and painless – including the Covid test. I was in my cabin within less than 15 minutes after leaving the bus (my luggage was slower…).

As we were the last bus and me with the last, to board – the mandatory sea rescue exercise happened soon after (well – probably as soon as all the negative Covid test results were in). Afterwards a late dinner was offered in one of the restaurants – followed (in my case) by major unpacking action – and being a witness of us casting off.

Good-bye Fiji (of which I have not seen anything) – and on to two days at sea …