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The ACTUAL Castaway Island  
   

The ACTUAL Castaway Island

Where Tom Hanks and Wilson met!
Fiji: The Land of Bula!

July 1st 2008
They used to say that the world was flat, and if you sailed to the end, you'd plummet over the edge into an abyss.. COOL! I'm now in the Eastern Hemisphere, having crossed the International Date Line and 180-degree mark. Not much else to report, but I can safely say Fijans have been the friendliest people in my South Pacific experience. There are some small culture shocks, such as ... read more
Oceania » Fiji » Mamanuca Islands » Malolo Island

Fijian Flag 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
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