Thursday 4 October Whipped into bondage

Apparently, never count one's deliveries until they're I your hand, our hand held depth sounder is waiting to be collected from Nadi post office. Those cunning Fijian post office officials have whipped our parcel into their bonded cage to allow us to go in and sign for delivery. If this is true and it has arrived, we can start thinking of our last 'to do' list before leaving for New Caledonia.

master chef and his creations

David started this with an afternoon in the kitchen baking. He creates. I'm the under chef. I delve into cupboards for ingredients, the mixing bowls, baking pans and answer questions about the recipe directions ad then put everything away, floor dredged and counter tops swept. A true creative talent with the results to prove it; two divine sunflower and caraway loaves, a tasty Jamie Oliver raisin and rosemary loaf and a sublime carrot cake.