Port Denarau Marina, Fiji

We were so glad to have used the Port Denarau Marina services during our time in Fiji this cruising season.  Your staff members provided excellent service during our visits to your marina on our Sailboat Dazzler.  We would like to illuminate two of you staff members that provided exemplary service.  That would be Mere and Ali.  Their helpful can do attitude assisted us in repairs, local knowledge and genuine courtesy. We felt compelled to let you know what valuable assets they are to your success in the marine industry in Fiji.  Jilly makes artificial flower hair pieces and presented one to Mere.  Being retired from the California Highway Patrol I presented a Challenge Coin to Ali.  Both gifts were presented to them in an expression of our appreciation for their kind knowledgeable assistance. Most know the tradition of tropical flowers worn on either side of the head.  But not many individuals know about the Challenge Coin.  The following link to Wikipedia explains the meaning and story about the Challenge Coin.  I thought that you might enjoy reading about the history behind it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenge_coin We are blessed to live a life that takes us to far away lands, people and their cultures.  During our time in Fiji we have learned of many Fiji traditions.  If any thing is to be done, it should be done the Fiji Way.  Both Mere and Ali are shining examples of the Fiji Way. Vinaka Vakalevu