Long boat trip

Another BIG hike...

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January 31st 2006
We did a MAJOR hike today. We left Mango Bay and headed further round the coast a bit before going inland. There we transferred to a truck that drove us half way up a hill before we all got out to start walking. When we left the bus it was very warm and sunny but unfortunately that did not last and when we were in the back of the truck it started to rain. This was proper rain not a light drizzle. ... read more

Oceania » Fiji » Viti Levu » Suva

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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