As we get closer to each destination, our minds race to all the delicious food we'll soon be eating. We reach land and enjoy such treats as pizza, ice cream, bread, and whatever the local dishes may be. The days pass and inevitably our thoughts turn to the next crossing, and all the things we'd like to eat during our days and nights at sea.
When it's time to provision, we hit the local grocery stores and markets. The basic foods are usually available, but prices can vary greatly between even neighboring islands. We search for items that don't require refrigeration, and can be stored easily and for a long time, like pasta and canned goods. Here on Vanuatu, pasta is a bit expensive (2.60 local for 16 ounces of spaghetti); it was just as expensive on Fiji. Luckily, we found a good alternative in packs of locally-produced egg noodles on Fiji, and a ramen equivalent is cheap here on Vanuatu. We also still have plenty of canned goods that will last us awhile (check out the inventory post!).
Here is our list of provisions bought on Vanuatu:
- 20 packs chicken flavored ramen noodles
- 3 kg potatoes
- 3 packs cookies (two vanilla, one chocolate)
- 2 packs hard candies (one toffee, one chocolate)
- 1 bulk box (21 tubes) chocolate beans
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