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    Amanzi Wai Lodge - Yacata, Fiji

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    • S
      Snowy
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      Looks like if you can get access to the mountain top on the island, AND access to the closest island that may have internets, it'll be possible to build a wireless link between them. Need to be on the very top of the mountain on Yacata to get it going.

      Build a small hut w/ solar panels & a battery backup to power it if you can get to it and no local power…If there's internet in Vidawa, you're on your own 😛

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      • GilesG
        Giles
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        Thanks Snowy. I'll talk to the boys later today.

        Talking about the boys, Chad is almost here in the boat to pick us up….

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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        • scooterS
          scooter
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          I believe another destination has been added to my bucket list.

          Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

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          • Megatron1505M
            Megatron1505
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            Enjoy it guys, much deserved  🙂

            Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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            • Matty123M
              Matty123
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              @Giles:

              Two years ago Giles meets great South African (Chad) when fishing in Oman.  Form firm friendship.
              Chad tells Giles he is building an eco fishing lodge on a remote island in Fiji (it's called Yacata - Google it).
              Giles says, oh great I'll come and spend my 60th there.
              Chad says, won't be finished.  Then in off-hand way says "we're looking for investors"
              Giles spends days working out how to broach subject of investing in a(nother) mad adventure with Paula.  Plucks up courage and blurts it out.
              Paula says "fuck yeah".
              Giles picks himself up off the floor.
              We invest.
              We are in Fiji.
              Lodge not built.
              Probably end up sleeping on beach.
              Neither of us has ever been so excited about something in our lives…..

              See more here:

              http://oceansouldiers.com/osc-camp-amanzi-wai/

              “Aim Low..Boring… Aim High..Soaring”

              Gutsy and awesome

              Maybe so. Maybe not

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              • louisboscoL
                louisbosco
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                next investment:

                you should consider launching a satellite. pretty hard to get to as well (fits in with the padmore style of investments) then you can have your own internet 😃

                "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                • GilesG
                  Giles
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                  Internet is sketchy to say the least here.  There is good coverage under one tree, but if it's raining, I can't sit out here.

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                  • GilesG
                    Giles
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                    Trip over yesterday…

                    That's Yacata in the distance….

                    And here - reputed to be the most beautiful spot ion the most beautiful Island in the whole Fijian archipelago….

                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                    • SeulS
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                      @Giles:

                      There is good coverage under one tree, but if it's raining, I can't sit out here.

                      I love that…

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                      • marlinM
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                        Looks like you two having a blast, wondeful, enjoy your time!

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                        • JDelageJ
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                          Maybe you should start a side biz as a scuba resort…  😛

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                          • Clint_DC
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                            That looks utterly amazing!

                            ATX IH Hoarder

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                            • louisboscoL
                              louisbosco
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                              oh i love the colour of the waters. i'm not a beach person. but this is something else..

                              "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                              • goosehdG
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                                I’m dying to know if the fishing is everything you hoped for!  It looks like the adventure of a lifetime.

                                "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                • GilesG
                                  Giles
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                                  I had perhaps my most satisfying fish ever the other evening.  I wandered down the beach from the camp (on my own) to have a few casts, 1st cst I had a big hit which I did not connect with, 3rd cast I had a massive hit and line screamed off my reel, I kept on tightening drag until I managed to slow the fish down (I was seriously scared of been spooled), The only way I could gain line was to walk back up the beach and then walk very fast back again, whilst reeling in.  Long story short, 10 minutes later and 200yards down the beach from where I hooked the fish, I landed a 20kg (approx) Giant Trevally.  Amazing fish. amazing fight, fecked Giles…..

                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  • JDelageJ
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                                    Holly cow! How many people feasted on that?

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                                    • GilesG
                                      Giles
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                                      None, it went back to live another day…..

                                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                      • GilesG
                                        Giles
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                                        Here's a smaller one I caught from the boat being returned….

                                        And one of about 10kg caught on the Kanreki Popper….

                                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                        • neph93N
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                                          I can tell from your face in the last pic that you're having a shite time and that you're thoroughly miserable. Poor bastard.

                                          “Some of those that work forces
                                          Are the same that burn crosses”

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                                          • goosehdG
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                                            Great pics and an awesome story!  Looks like a great time.

                                            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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