42 - That Time We Climbed the Highest Peak in Fiji

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Our friend Kyle flew out from the US to come visit, and he came with quite an itinerary. The first part of his trip saw us exploring the largest island of Fiji: Viti Levu. We visited museums, learned the proper “Fijian Style” technique for diving off a rope swig and ran all over the Sigatoka Sand Dunes. But our wildest adventure was the drive out to and the hike up Mount Tomanivi, the highest peak in all of Fiji.
The drive itself took several hours on highly suspect roads, but if it’s possible the hike itself was even crazier. It took us over two hours to climb the 600 meters up to the summit and we battled through steep inclines, streams, rain and the resulting mud. These are the kind of adventures we love and the view from the top made everything more than worth it.
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(Footage from October 2016)
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[@rayshurece7775]

Hey guys....thanks for the information on your hike to Mt Tomanivi.....going tomorrow with my parents

[@alicedodge3234]

Thanks for the historical focus and not just sailing. U guys are awesome.....best to u!

[@OutChasingStars]

Glad you enjoy that part of the videos as well. Sailing is definitely our primary method of travel, but we want to try and capture ALL of our adventures. :)

[@sainivalaticakau341]

Pretty cool presentation.

[@allynonderdonk7577]

Again voted best sailing channel on the net by Allyn Onderdonk!

[@OutChasingStars]

It's my understanding that that award is more exclusive than an Oscar, so we'll take it! :)

[@user-dy2qq5wh4b]

collapsable hiking poles make this type of hiking way easier, prevents slipping in wet muddy trails ;~)

[@geoffthefarmer]

Great video. You guys look like you are having a great adventure.

[@OutChasingStars]

What is life but a great adventure? :)

[@987946216430]

Great episode David and Amy. It must have been nice to share that experience with a friend from home. Cheers from PEI Canada, Bryan

[@OutChasingStars]

It is IMMENSELY appreciated when friends and family make the effort to come all the way to see us. We really miss them while we're cruising and we enjoy giving them a taste of our current lifestyle.

[@franklinrice3361]

thank yoU for sharings

[@OutChasingStars]

+Franklin Rice thanks for watching! -Amy

[@aponoypi]

get the Polynesian version of the kilt. wow some of the boats look like the boats found in the Philippines. the bamboo boat is still being used.

[@OutChasingStars]

I've been pretty amazed here in the South Pacific learning about the boats that they used to explore the ocean. The ancients we're incredibly innovative and had a lot more guts than I do!

[@aponoypi]

Out Chasing Stars they found an old boat before...it had some rope with knots
they realized it was a form of sextant for measuring stars and position plus speed

[@sailingxtremeadventures542]

Nice video guys greetings from Sint Maarten Thumbs up

[@OutChasingStars]

Thanks! We love Sint Maarten!

[@sailingxtremeadventures542]

We moved here at Christmas loving it so much to do and parts available - Stay safe Fair winds

[@softrolls]

At 12:51 - LOL!

[@OutChasingStars]

+softroll 😊- Amy