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Fiji, fun & feeding Sharks

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August 31st 2006
Kat writes: Walking through the airport the air was filled with the sound of guitars strumming and people singing. Wearing big smiles, loud shirts and colourful flowers. Our Fijian welcome was in full swing. "Bula!" they cried "Where you from?" "England!" we replied. "Ah, the mother country. Welcome home". I knew i was going to like this place! We headed for Nadi the main jumping off point ... 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