Fiji

Fiji Time

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January 24th 2009
Bula. Well I finally got to my hotel...The flight to Nadi was fine, had a window seat and no-one to my right, so managed to get a bit of sleep. However after being welcomed off the plane by some beautiful traditional fijian music and through customs, I told a woman I was to be transfered to my hotel....she pointed out a man who'd take me....45 minutes later he got up from his seat and walked me to ... read more

Oceania » Fiji » Nadi

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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