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We flew to Taveuni, "the Garden Island of Fiji." It's called the Garden Island because it rains ALL THE TIME. We hiked to a waterfall and spent the night at the lodge there. No power and worse yet, no beer or wine. Oh the travesty! We passed the evening talking with a Dutch girl about travel and then tucked in to our twin beds. Not the most romantic anniversary we've ever had.
We boated across the Somosomo Straight and stayed at the Dolphin Bay Divers Resort. It's right on the beach and we were able to get our dog fix in with Boxer and Socks. We went diving four times and one of the dives at "Jerry's Jelly" was one of the best I've ever done. We saw tons of weird and beautiful fish, a blue ribbon eel, sharks, and a green sea turtle. We saw a very rare mantis shrimp about 8-10" long. It's capable of attacking prey at supersonic speeds though it was just sitting sit there letting us all oggle him.
The dive resort had a lovo for the resort owner's b-day. It's an underground oven like a lu'au in Hawaii. Everything tasted great but we
view from plane
We flew from Suva to the island of Taveuni. Lots of islands surrounded by coral reefs shining through the green and turquoise water.
We took a ferry to Savusavu. It has one of the most beautiful harbors I've ever seen. There are quite a few expats here as this is one of the rare spots in Fiji where they let foreigners buy land. So there are more than the average number and quality of bars and restaurants. We had lunch on a wharf yesterday and I had yummy chicken, coconut, lemongrass soup. And then I ordered homemade ice cream. The coconut was good but the rum raisin was TO DIE FOR! Then we did a bit of bar hopping because I've heard that beer is good for a cold. ;-)
Gotta catch a bus now. Ciao!
Lavena waterfall
We walked 1 1/2 hours along a coastal trail to get to this waterfall. You are supposed to swim through two small pools to reach the waterfall but the water was too high, the current too strong, and t... [more]
Sunset in Savusavu
C&P: We need to buy a sailboat and sail the S. Pacific before we move to the compound. ;-)
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July 7th 2008 - Penny Bristow: Longest garment I've ever seen on Toby
What a lovely pair.
Interesting how few places allow foreigners to own property.
Happy birthday and anniversary. Have you encountered any food you really hate? You're not going to China are you?
We are in Cambria with Ben and Leo. Their parents are celebrating their 8th anniversary. We brought them here because we heard that the park down the street (at the beach) has a good fireworks display each year. They are never up past eight so waiting until after nine almost undid the oldest one. However, once the display began, they settled down and we all enjoyed them in the comfort of our living room. Going to the beach with a 4 and 6 year old is all the adventure we can handle.
David was here so he stayed with the boys so that we could go to Atascadero and listen to a musical group. We have been checking out musicians in the area for our 50th anniversary in October. Kathy insisted on having a party, so I decided to have it up here, which makes a nice getaway for those who are game.
AT&T is having huge technical difficulties, among them they are not allowing me to open mail on electraglide2. In addition my entire address book has disappeared.
July 7th 2008 - Bruce: Dress
Toby you look pretty good in a dress, did your mom teach you how to wear a dress so wel. Where are the pics of Lisa, she cant e camera shy!
July 7th 2008 - Dwayne: bula!
hey hey! hows it going?? :)
Hope all is well with the both of you.
anyways just saying a very quick hello because i gotta get some shut eye.
hear from you laters.
moce
July 7th 2008 - Dan : Envious
Love the updates and pics. What a great place. I think we're heading to Fiji next year! Well, let me get back to my debits and credits :) When and where is your next major destination?
July 7th 2008 - Stacey: OMG! Heaven!
Wow! Sitting on that wharf with a Fijian bitter...that's a little bit how I would imagine heaven. Thanks for taking the time to share all your experiences! It's amazing! I may have to come out and join you somewhere. ;)
July 7th 2008 - Juanita: Paradise
You guys really are in paradise. Another must go place to put on our list. The photos and stories are great! I started my Monday off with your email. Now I really don't feel like working!
July 7th 2008 - Dawn Benson: Wow - What an Adventure!
Hi Lisa and Toby,
Great photos and narrative! Thanks for sharing this with us!
Happy and safe continued travels....
Dawn
Congrats on your 50th reunion! Glad to hear you are having fun (as much as possible anyway) in Cambria. Drink some good wine for us. It should still be less expensive than the schlock we drink here. Oh for a bottle of 2 buck chuck! :)
Haven't had any food we really hate... but we haven't been to China yet! ;-)
Hope AT&T works out their problems. Can't imagine the hate mail that they are getting!
Ciao!
Toby's dad was afraid he'd grow up and wear dresses when Karen made him do the dishes. And see, he was right! ;-)
Toby takes the underwater pics and Lisa the land pics so there just aren't many of Toby's better half. ;-) Toby says he's better looking anyway. DOUBLE ;-) ;-)
Thanks for the drinks in Levuka. Are you still abstaining since your Uncle died? It's gotta be a long 100 days!!!
You're going to have a great time here. Though I think you'll be staying in nicer digs than us (we're happy when we get a place with hot showers!) There's one across the street from us you guys would like. We're in Pacific Harbor and it's called The Pearl.
Have fun with the debits and credits (as if you deal with those these days anyway!)
Heading to Samoa on the 13th for 16 days. That's the 12th for you since you are on the other side of the date line.
Ciao!
That would be great if you could come join us somewhere. I'll post our general itinerary on the next blog and you can meet us someplace that strikes your fancy. Lots of great and INEXPENSIVE places to come. :)
LOL! Don't work!!! Just say f' it and come along. :)
Thanks for the well wishes. Hope you are doing well.
Ciao!
July 22nd 2008 - Natali: happy b-day
Happy Birthday Toby and Happy anniversary to both of you. I think you have the perfect place to celebrate. Just returned from the reunion. We talked about the adventure of a lifetime you guys are on. Keep in touch. Can't wait to get the next blog.
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