Robinson Crusoe Island

Boat To Robinson Crusoe Island

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October 20th 2004
We jumped on a little river boat and started heading out towards the sea. The river kept getting wider until we could look back at the main island of Fiji from our little boat. Went around the last corner and then we could see the island. Tiny white sand island with palm trees everywhere and little 'bures' (huts) spread out over the island. AS we got closer we could see the staff waiting to welcom ... 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