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		<title>Still plugging away</title>
		<link>http://reach4theshore.wordpress.com/2010/04/05/still-plugging-away/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 01:18:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The next big swim is in Fiji. I&#8217;m including cycling and more pilates in my routine now. Trying to extend the km&#8217;s in the pool to meet the challenge. Filed under: Swimming<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=reach4theshore.wordpress.com&amp;blog=3054652&amp;post=148&amp;subd=reach4theshore&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>The sleeping dog</title>
		<link>http://reach4theshore.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/the-sleeping-dog/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:15:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, the pet I house inside my head turned in his sleep. A gentle turn. A shake of the leg, a twitch of the head &#8211; just enough to remind me he was there. I&#8217;m told the&#8221;leash&#8221; is holding, no seizures yet, no cause to panic. Consequently, I&#8217;m not panicking. I am however not without [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=reach4theshore.wordpress.com&amp;blog=3054652&amp;post=144&amp;subd=reach4theshore&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Sub-60 in the Tropics!</title>
		<link>http://reach4theshore.wordpress.com/2009/06/17/sub-60-in-the-tropics/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:43:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I stepped onto Aore Island beach exactly 57min and 28 seconds after leaving Luganville! The ear-to-ear smile wrapped across my gob expressed how I felt. Tired, but thrilled. Possibly the best event I&#8217;ve competed in to date! Posted in Swimming<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=reach4theshore.wordpress.com&amp;blog=3054652&amp;post=122&amp;subd=reach4theshore&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Santos &#8211; Aore Island Ocean Swim</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:40:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Esther</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The annual 2.6km swim between the islands of Espiritu Santos and Aore is now an international event, involving ni-Vanuatu swimmers and canoe/out-rigger paddlers, local tourism operators and residents, swimmers from Australia, New Zealand, the U.K. and the U.S.A. [/caption]The celebrations began on Monday with a canoe race &#8211; including one white-fella kayak. We have some [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=reach4theshore.wordpress.com&amp;blog=3054652&amp;post=120&amp;subd=reach4theshore&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>All I needed to know and more &#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:56:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Esther</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8230; about tropical ulcers. Look them up, they&#8217;re gorgeous. I have one the size of a 5c coin in the middle of my right calf. Fortunately we met a couple of Doctors (literally a couple, husband &#38; wife) at the airport this morning who prescribed &#38; issued antibiotics on the spot. I&#8217;m now keeping it [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=reach4theshore.wordpress.com&amp;blog=3054652&amp;post=118&amp;subd=reach4theshore&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Cross #1 off the list</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:44:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Esther</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Iriki Island]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite the grey outlook, most of the competitors were happy with the conditions on the morning of the 13th June in Port Vila. The previous day strong winds were raising a hearty chop across the harbour which proved challenging to some of the seasoned swimmers who chose to venture out for a final training session. [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=reach4theshore.wordpress.com&amp;blog=3054652&amp;post=117&amp;subd=reach4theshore&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>MOORINGS HOTEL</title>
		<link>http://reach4theshore.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/moorings-hotel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:49:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Esther</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re currently located at Moorings Hotel, on the Port Vila waterfront. It&#8217;s a lovely little place about 500m out of town. The louvre windows hinge back to reveal uninterrupted views out to sea. Spectacular. The MOO Bar &#38; Restaurant serve a range of predominantly western food and cocktails &#8211; although they do make the most [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=reach4theshore.wordpress.com&amp;blog=3054652&amp;post=115&amp;subd=reach4theshore&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Kelvin the Mighty Snorkeller</title>
		<link>http://reach4theshore.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/kelvin-the-mighty-snorkeller/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:38:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Esther</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I had doubts re: Kelvin&#8217;s swimming abilities &#8211; he&#8217;s actually quite competent, &#38; loves snorekelling. Posted in Swimming Tagged: Swimming<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=reach4theshore.wordpress.com&amp;blog=3054652&amp;post=114&amp;subd=reach4theshore&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>VANUATU ROCKS</title>
		<link>http://reach4theshore.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/vanuatu-rocks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:37:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Esther</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Holiday]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Internet access limited. AWESOME holiday. A little doubt about the race. May/may not go ahead. Posted in Swimming Tagged: Holiday, Port Vila, Swimming<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=reach4theshore.wordpress.com&amp;blog=3054652&amp;post=113&amp;subd=reach4theshore&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Water play</title>
		<link>http://reach4theshore.wordpress.com/2009/06/05/water-play/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:06:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Esther</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We tried to combine babysitting and a training session last Saturday. Our plan was for my partner and our three year old friend to paddle in the learner&#8217;s pool while I did a short training session. Our plan didn&#8217;t suit the three year old. Instead we all spent thirty minutes together in the learners pool [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=reach4theshore.wordpress.com&amp;blog=3054652&amp;post=109&amp;subd=reach4theshore&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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