Reef off Sunrise Beach
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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 l... [read more]
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 l... [read more] Blog: BULA!!!
Date: November 14th 2006
I tried to think of a more clever title and I actually came up with one but then I forgot it. And anyway, what could possibly be more appropriate? Here in Fiji, bula is the standard greeting. It means welcome in Fijian. It is written all over everything and everyone says it to you. Seriously everyone is saying bula to you all the time, from hosts of your hotel to the guy on the street trying ... read more
Date: November 14th 2006
I tried to think of a more clever title and I actually came up with one but then I forgot it. And anyway, what could possibly be more appropriate? Here in Fiji, bula is the standard greeting. It means welcome in Fijian. It is written all over everything and everyone says it to you. Seriously everyone is saying bula to you all the time, from hosts of your hotel to the guy on the street trying ... read more
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Graduated from UCSB as a mechanical engineer in 2004. Worked for two years making rocket parts from composites. Quit that job to go to grad school. Before that though I married my girlfriend and we\'re taking off for an eleven month round the world backpack adventure. Beth's travelblog is www.travelblog.org/bloggers/jebeth... full info
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