Karen out snorkelling the reef

Fiji

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September 14th 2008
I woke up early at 6am. It seems so alien to me going to bed early and getting up early like this but it’s a really nice change. We made it down to breakfast just as it was opening up at 7.30am (this is a first for us!) The spread looked lovely; platters of pineapple, paw paw and watermelon, cereals, coconut bread, fruit loaf, bread ready for toasting, fruit juice, meats and cheeses. I enj ... read more

Oceania » Fiji » Yasawa Islands

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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