Orchids

Mountain Livin'

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November 3rd 2007
Air New Zealand no longer flies between the pacific islands so getting from the Cook Islands to Fiji was going to be long winded. We were subjected to a 4 hour flight from the Cook Islands to Auckland crossing the international date line making it no longer tuesday morning but wednesday morning. A 12 hour transit stop in Auckland then a 3 hour flight to Nadi. Tired and exhausted we finally made ... read more

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Fiji became independent in 1970, after nearly a century as a British colony. Democratic rule was interrupted by two military coups in 1987, caused by concern over a government perceived as dominated by the Indian community (descendants of contract la... ... read more