The Dance Hall

Fiji

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February 1st 2009
Day 1 (Tuesday) - I got off the plane about 4 o’clock and fortunately getting through customs didn’t take too long. I had made arrangements to be picked up at the airport by my hostel, which was a relief. However, it did not seem so easy after I got off the plane. As I was walking out of the airport a guy greeted me who asked me where I was going. I told him the name of my hostel and he guided ... 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