Blogs from Yasawa Islands, Fiji, Oceania - page 9

Two days ago I left the Northern Yasawas. The Yasawa Flyer (the boat I’ve been getting around on) went through the Blue Lagoon before we headed back down south. I stood up on the top deck and took photos, enjoyed the view one more time. Later that afternoon, I arrived at Mantaray Island where I’ve spent the last couple nights. Mantaray Island is named because in the waters nearby Manta Rays swim in the channel. Seasonally, you can snorkel with them. My guide book as well as a few things I’d read online before I left home said that the season went through into October, so I’d thought perfect, I’ll be able to see them. Once I reached the Yasawas however and met other travelers, I’d heard that the manta rays had already left! Sure enough, ... read more

Yesterday I had another long day of “nothing” on the beautiful beach at Oarsman’s. Actually, I organized my photos and got this blog up to date which took plenty of time. I lounged in the hammock too, reading. I avoided time in the sun to let my skin have some relief from the sun. Today is the day I leave behind the beautiful beach here and move on to another island. But first, I took a long walk this morning along the side of the island. I walked to the end of the beach where my resort is, across a long row of rocks, along a couple more beaches and eventually reached a sandbar that stretched out into the ocean. Along the walk I saw literally hundreds of hermit crabs. Every step I took cause multiple ... read more

Hi ya all, been off internet for two weeks as been living on a Pacific Island with no internet and little or no telephone signal. So this blog a bit longer than usual to cover the past two weeks, publishing it after arriving in Sydney today. Also apologies to not sending any birthday wishes, especially to my partner in crime Gibbo for the 7th and also for not thanking people for sending me birthday messages. Also found out after I left Fiji that there was a 6.2 earthquake day I arrived! Arrived at Fiji airport in Nandi on the 7th September, with no accommodation booked. When you arrive at the airport you are welcomed by some guys singing and playing the guitar, cool. Once through customs, immigration and picked up my bag I headed to a ... read more

Bula, So after sleeping for about 12 hours, I had a lovely breakfast of bread and orange juice and had to run to catch the bus transfer to the Yasawa Flyer (the big yellow catamaran that would take me around the islands). Passed the time to Octopus Resort (on Waya Island) with Rajni and Amit, who, upon arrival, were very jealous that they weren't going to be staying there - the resort was picture-perfect - beautiful beach, turquoise water over amazing coral, hammocks hanging up on palm trees. The dorm that me and Ben (backpacker I met on the transfer) were in was in a beachfront Bure, with only 5 beds, of which only me, Ben and one other guy were staying in. The whole atmosphere of the place was made even nicer by the fact ... read more

When we arrived on Waylailai island we thought it was a little quiet and it turned out their were only 5 guests checked in that night. We spent most of the afternoon soaking up the sun and relaxing in the many hammocks they had around the lodge. We had three days and this would be the most relaxing of our time in Fiji. We woke early due to the hot temperatures and lack of air con and spent the entire day reading and sunbathing. It was spot on. We also met a volunteer from a local village, Ema, she was from Ireland and had been working in NZ before coming to Fiji for a holiday and ended up stopping on gthe island to teach kindergarden. She loved it but i do not think i could do ... read more