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Fiji Time: 1. A loose definition of time where the actual time can differ widely from that quoted. "Dinner will be at 7pm Fiji Time" means that dinner will be served whenever it is ready. This will depend on several factors including what time the cooks finished doing whatever it is they were doing before they started cooking (probably sleeping), and how long it takes to cook, but has little relation to the quoted figure of 7pm. 2. A state of mind where clocks have little relevance. Things get done in their own time. Eat when you feel hungry, work when you feel like working. And any hard work is always compensated for by a nap, preferably on a hammock overlooking the ocean. "Bula, I'd like to check in for the 12:30 flight to Labasa." "Sorry ... read more

We had 2 bus loads of mainly Aussies and Kiwis on the Grand Northern tour. 24 days to get through 21 states and 2 Canadian provinces. Didn’t matter where we went, we always took the party with us. Even on the bus, first thing every morning when the day song was played there was dancing and singing in the aisle, no matter how tired or hung-over everyone was. We saw a few pretty impressive sites as well. Here’s what I can remember… New York - I had one full day to explore this massive city. Headed out on my own with no map and no plan, but the city was so familiar from seeing it on so many tv shows and movies. Some of the places I stumbled across… Central Park, 5th avenue, Empire State, Rockerfella ... read more