Rusty and Jake

Rainforest

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November 10th 2002
The Raintree Lodge is located just outside Suva, up in the hills, amongst the trees. It rained. Not unexpected, the rainforest is famous for this kind of thing. Just next to the hostel is the Colo-i-Suva forest, complete with mysterious waterfalls and pools. The hostel was really quiet, only 6 other backpackers were staying in the hostel. Two of the guys ... 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