Fiji: My Vacation From Backpacking

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April 21st 2007

Published: April 21st 2007

You know, all this backpacking, this going around and exploring the world, seeing new things, experiencing foreign cultures first hand, meeting people, drinking beer... I'm sick of it! Get on the bus, get off the bus. See the sights, take a picture, move to the next sight. Talk, swap travel stories, drink beer. Book a hostel, get some food, go to sleep, repeat. BOOOOOOOORRRRRING! I tellin' you, i... Read Full Entry

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Fijian Village #2

This village was kind enough to put on a show for us: traditional singing and dancing.

Fijian Village #2 - Market

After the show, we could walk around and look for a souvenir.

Snorkelling - Naviti

COOL!

Snorkelling - Naviti

Howdy!

I bought an all-weather case for my digital camera before I left for this trip, and finally got to use the sucker! Good for depths up to 3 meters; good enough for me!

Snorkelling - Naviti

Next Island. NEXT!

The ferries can't actually make it to the shore of each island, so they have small boats come by and pick people up.

South Sea Island

My final stop on the Yasawa Islands. You can walk the whole thing in 5 minutes or less!

South Sea Island

Me, Shay, Mary, & Rodge

Aahhhhhh....

This is the life, indeed!

Snorkelling - South Sea Island

Near South Sea Island.

Snorkelling - South Sea Island

Nadi

I spent my last day in Nadi, the, "Gateway to Fiji." Why do they call it that? Because it's close to the airport. Honestly, who makes this stuff up?

No Escape

NOOOOOO! Not here too!

Smuggler's Cove

My accomodation in Nadi. Geeaaargh! Unfortunately, there were no pirates to be found. What a rip!

Kava, Anyone?

A lot of people in Nadi will bring you to their shops, try to get you wasted on kava, then sell you stuff at an inflated price. These guys were OK though.

26th April 2007

Nine & Stella GTH
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Worried!!!!!!!
HEy! You take care! ,Are you hurt?....Ha ha Good to reading your story go on your story Man!

26th April 2007

Mike
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Nice pics -
Hi, You don't know me but I went to fiji too and it was Awesome. Im backhome now in Cornwall, UK and reminiscing about Fiji. Anyone going must go to the Octopus resort. Truly wicked Mike http://www.MyItinerary.co.uk

27th April 2007

anyone
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Vacation?
Maybe it's just cause the rest of us are jealous of your adventure, but no pity for the bug bites! (sorry) My whole office kind of hates you right now, pure green eyed monster hate! Are you back in New Zealand now or on to bigger and better things? Take care, don't drink too much Kava!

27th April 2007

Sherman
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Damnit
Tom!!! Either you are being tactful or you have the shittiest luck in the world. First in NZ and now getting sick when you "had a chance"??? I think you are your own worst enemy. Glad you are taking a vacation from your vacation. Hope things are good. Let's grab some beers when you get back.

27th April 2007

Michelle
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Kava
Ooooo sounds scary and interesting and tempting all in one. You should bring some back and share with a stranger.

28th April 2007

Tanis
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Fiji
Tom you lucky duck being able to go there. More people at work are reading your Blog. Michelle said you are a great writer, intersting stories. Everytime you swear I think of your dear Mom. Too funny. Take Care

30th April 2007

anyone
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Ego
Don't let your ego get all inflated, my office consists of three people. But it's still an office dammit! Hope your having fun wherever you are! Take care of yourself, there are many who look forward to seeing you healthy and robust and virile in this blog everyday... I gotta go now.

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