It's not easy being green...unless you're on Vorovoro Island, Fiji.

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April 3rd 2010

Published: April 6th 2010

It's now the last night of my travels and I'm feeling a predictable combination of emotions. On the one hand I'm very sad that this wonderful adventure is at an end. On the other, I'm feeling elated at the opportunities and experiences life has given me and incredibly proud of myself for overcoming all the obstacles I've faced. I've learnt many lessons and I've been changed by the people and pl... Read Full Entry

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Hiking in the Sabeto Valley.

I only took my camera out when we were solidly back in civilisation. For much of the time we were in dense rainforest and jungle... Lost.

Sabeto River.

We waded across this (pretty fast, strong flowing) creek thigh-deep in places.

Oliver, fishing obsessed and Francis his fishing mentor.

Shells and coral, Vorovoro, Fiji.

Seeds, Vorovoro.

Liquid Refreshment.

Electricity is generated by solar and wind energy and is used sparingly.

Cyclone damage Vorovoro. Fallen trees.

Facepainting, Friday Playtime, Mali School.

Poasa and Sis, Vorovoro.

Cyclone damage to houses, Mali island, Fiji.

Wati, an amazing cook and lovely lady.

Francis passing on her fishing expertise to the younger generation.

That's what's missing from the National Curriculum...Love!

School Syllabus, mali District School, Fiji.

The Tribe. Vorovoro, Fiji.

Wonderful people and the best time of my life.

Crowd (out of) Control, Mali District School.

Namani, mending the thatch roof on Bebe's house.

I helped, I passed the sticks up!

Jone and Tui Mali on the grog mat.

Sevu sevu, every Tuesday on Vorovoro.

Happily to school!

Pupu expertly cutting into a freshly fallen cocunut.

Makes for a very refreshing and wholesome drink.

Playtime, Mali District School.

6th April 2010

Nancy
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Congratulations
Hi Claire, I have really enjoyed your blog and love your photos! What an amazing trip. Good luck with whatever you decide to do next. Nancy

6th April 2010

ben keene
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wananavu!
beautiful blog claire - you've described perfectly what vorovoro is and can be. vina'a va'alevu ni talanoa! call me when you're back in london for a grog session...

10th April 2010

JA
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Well done. Blogs were great, you're quite the writer. Didn't realise you were so good with words. It looks like you had a real adventure. Take care. X

23rd May 2010

Chloe Bracewell
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wow!
hey Claire! Am really loving your blog!! it reminds me of all the amazing times spent on Vorovoro!n how much I want to be back there as soon as possible!

29th June 2010

Andrew Skone James
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Just read this, was on the lookout for some tasty Vorovoro photos and you didn't disappoint! Great blog too, tho sabeto sounds quite scary. Guess if you submit yourself to the simple life you have to embrace all its consequences, be they a heightened sense of enlightment and connection with the self and the world or a slip down a ravine. Oh dear, that' went a bit deeper than i intended!

6th July 2010

Clairleo
Claire Leonard

Andrew!
Hello old chap! How are you? Are your travels over now? What's next? Thanks for the thumbs up on my photos! X

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