http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Fiji/Viti-Levu/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Oceania , Fiji , Viti Levu en-us Sat, 05 Dec 09 14:06:59 +0000 Sat, 05 Dec 09 14:06:59 +0000 The local bus dropped us off at 7pm and we had to walk down a pitch black lane for 10 minutes until we found the resort the security guard welcomed us and feeling sorry that we had to walk in the dark he gave us a bowl of kava and showed us to our roomThe next day we booked ourselves on a fishing and island trip about 10 of us crowded on to this small boat and went off in search of fish and ho http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Fiji/Viti-Levu/Coral-Coast/Mango-Bay/blog-454528.html Location Lautoka Saweni Beach Nadi Suva Coral Coast SigatokaLength of Stay 17 DaysCost per Day 32Bula from Fiji... Firstly... most important... if you are coming to Fiji to visit anything islandy... beachy... or resorty... then dont forget the aerogard... ... the mosquitos can be most troublesome at nite... Fiji has been a very curious place and nothing like I was expecting... Interesti http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Fiji/Viti-Levu/Suva/blog-429342.html So we are back home safe and sound. Fiji was Amazing blue blue waters coco nut filled palm trees and tons of adventures to be had. I would have updated the blog earlier but the islands were very simple and had no such luxuries as internet or hot water P Throughout the week fijitime we managed to visit 4 small islands. the main island Nadi corovue coralview and bounty. Nadi is the main is http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Fiji/Viti-Levu/Coral-Coast/blog-425669.html The whole reason we went to the south coast of the country was to do this world famous shark dive of the coast of the island of Beqa pronounced Benga. We arrived the day before on the bus which was pretty good value for money at fj3 1 pound to get us to the other side of the country. Since it was a Sunday we had to wait for the bus for about an hour. We stood by the side of the road in the http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Fiji/Viti-Levu/Coral-Coast/Pacific-Harbour/blog-415593.html It is our last day in Fiji we have now been travelling since last September I know a bit late to be starting a blog but I have to confess that this is not the start I just thought I would add a post a summary of each destination we visit to a travel dedicated site. Those of you who are interested in my Blog can find the full blog a day by day account of our journey at www.travelswithbaggage http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Fiji/Viti-Levu/Coral-Coast/Pacific-Harbour/blog-401514.html The schools were all on half term for the next to weeks so instead of going to school to coach we held coaching courses in a local field pitch. So for the next 2 weeks we were doing coaching 10til11 then wed go home for an hour break have some lunch etc then head back for a second session 12til1 The first week was quite good we had about 10 15 kids turn up most days so we tended to split them http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Fiji/Viti-Levu/blog-401289.html were now on fiji time... this is an actual thing its all very relaxed does it get much better We got off the plane and was we walked into a wall of heat We arrived at about 8 at night and still boiling hot once we walked through to baggage we were welcomed by about 5 guys in bula skirts and flowers playing a guitar and singing how cool is that. We found our madventurer people and then http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Fiji/Viti-Levu/blog-399300.html Dear allHere I am in Fiji Yes I am in paradise and so you would think that I would be feeling blissfully relaxed..but sadly it was not to be We flew in two weeks ago and after spending two nights in Nadi we went down to the Coral Coast. We stayed in a room in the village of Korotogo. For the first three days we hired a car as there was some diving that we wanted to do which was a couple of hour http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Fiji/Viti-Levu/Nadi/blog-397401.html 12409 From Beach House to Mango Bay Easter SundayWoke up lots of times in night itching. Not mosquitoes not sandflies...but ants. I hate you ants of Robinson Crusoe That was also way woke up at 730 itching. Got changed and went straight for breakfast. Found kitchen easy enough couldnrsquot see anything when arrived in dark last night and glad to see breakfast had already started w http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Fiji/Viti-Levu/Nadi/blog-396601.html 13th APRIL 2009 UPRISING NOT SO UPRISINGWe arrived at Uprising Resort at around midday. We were given our beds in the tree house dorm. So cool...a dorm up in a tree...it's like I am 5 years old again We then went off to explore. It was a nice enough place but as it was the bank holiday weekend there were loads of families there and kids running around. I love kids but I wasn't so keen on th http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Fiji/Viti-Levu/blog-393369.html 12th APRIL 2009 RELAXATION AT BEACHHOUSE ON TO MANGO BAYI woke up at 8ish after having a cracking nights sleephellipmuch needed I might add and the circles under my eyes were a little lighter than before We went for breakfast in with the price and then checked in and out. We then explored the resort a little and laid by the pool. Such a nice place and I would have happily stayed there f http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Fiji/Viti-Levu/Coral-Coast/Mango-Bay/blog-393368.html I maintain a blog called Fabulous Journeys and I've just recently posted an item on Viti Levu the main island of Fiji Check it out I'd love to hear your feedback on it as well. http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Fiji/Viti-Levu/blog-392042.html Feejee Experience Viti Levu and BeachcomberNadiWe stayed in a budget hotel in Nadi which was really nice. It had 2 restaurants 2 pools and even a salon. However the toilets werenrsquot up to much as there were biting bugs everywhere including the toilet seat so we had to use the ones next to the pool. Our first night we went to one of the restaurants that was quite posh but was not very exp http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Fiji/Viti-Levu/blog-380441.html So I woke up in the middle of the night to my eye burring terribly. I had slept on the plane with my contacts in and fallen asleep the night before with them in. My eye continued to puss through out the night and was red in the morning. i then started to fear pink eye. But we were headed out to surf so i had to put the contacts back in and sucked it up. The boat left to go to the reefs to surf at http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Fiji/Viti-Levu/Nadi/blog-366782.html Alright let me first warn whoever reads this that I am a horrible at grammar typing and spelling and i tend to ramble So bare with me. That said lets start my Journal Well i left the States Jan 3rd for a 4 month trip around the pacific and Asia. My flights were fine. I flew from JFK to LA where i had a 2 hour delay because the pilot was sick. I had checked my surfboard in JFK and didnt get char http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Fiji/Viti-Levu/Nadi/blog-366761.html We started our Fiji adventure at a hotel called Aquarius smack bang on the beach at Nadi Bay a stone's throw away from Nadi Town and the airport. The hotel itself nothing to write home about and the beach even less so dirty grey sand littered with rubbish and the odd stray dog wanting to be your best friend. Knowing that we only had to endure this for a couple of nights before our real Fiji http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Fiji/Viti-Levu/Nadi/blog-358933.html Ok one more entry about Fiji So yesterday I decided to rent a car and explore a little of Viti Levu the island that Nadi's on before jetting out today. Drove up to the city of Lautoka about half an hour north of Nadi which was a nice drive but the city is really not much to write home about. Although it was fun driving on the wrong side of the road sitting on the wrong side of the car wi http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Fiji/Viti-Levu/Nadi/blog-353293.html BulaWe've just spent 4 days and nights in Fiji. We had thought about going to Fiji on and off for a while but it was just weighing up the cost etc but luckily the cost of flights had gone down and down in various sales so we thought it had to be done as we are over this side of the world and we never may be this way again.After much researching on the net we booked a place called the Hideaw http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Fiji/Viti-Levu/Coral-Coast/blog-346046.html Fiji Land of Smiles....So Nadi isn't really what you expect when you disembark the overnight flight to Fiji. For myself.. i guess i was expecting leis and flowers not the dull worn tiles of Nadi Airport. But on the outside it is a different story. Opening the door and getting smacked in the face by the heat of the tropics is one of my most vivid memories. I also remember the smiles of the Fijii http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Fiji/Viti-Levu/blog-342541.html Arrive in Fiji and get a 140 taxi to our resort yikes It's on the Coral Coast and we have our own private beach During our stay here Jen went snorkelling Hollie done jewellery making and had a massage we both done fiji cooking lesson and basket weaving. We visited the nearby village and school.We met Taz and all dressed up for an Indian festival they celebrate. We also go on a waterfall h http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Fiji/Viti-Levu/Coral-Coast/Mango-Bay/blog-339491.html