Blogs from Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji, Oceania - page 4

I woke up a bit earlier than everyone at 630 and decided to check the beach out. I found this great rock and sat for about an hour writing in my journal and just enjoying one of the most beautiful sights I had ever seen. The water was crystal clear and it was so great to be the only one on the beach, what solitude. Anyway, we boarded the bus and headed for what would end up being our most tiring day, our trekking day. After stopping in the city to load up on snacks (and breakfast for us three, me and Lynds didn’t trust their food for two meals). After getting those we headed to the beginning of the hike. We took about a 2 hour hike through the rain forests of Fiji. It was ... read more

dear everyone,well today is the last day for my blog journal in fiji.i decided that for a while longer i will keep up the journal for my friends abroad who want to know my adventures.(yes sandie,you expecially) as i look back at my month here i remember the excitement of me landing in nadi airport and smiling thinking i'm home.i got in quite early in the morning so i didn't see the greenery that i experienced later in the morning.my god!i wish everymorning i could see this.the birds chirping,the roosters yelling their good morning,the lizards making their clicking noise and the cows being walked to the pasture. the ladies get up everymorning and make fresh breakfast and serve their kids and husbands.reeta,monica and kirin now u know why i make such a fuss in the morning ... read more

dear everyone,last week i booked myself a getaway to a resort in sigatoka(pronounced"singatoka")and i've decided if i was to live anywhere in fiji this small city would be it.it is surrounded with lush green forest and hills in one side and long streches of white sandy beach on the other.there are lots of small native fijian villages along the beach area where i'm sure my family could blend in quite easily. the resort was called tanbua sands and the only people there were couples and seniors on their retirement vacation.i booked myself a cheap studio loft but got upgraded to a beach front bure."flutter power". my room was so cute and it faced the beach.i saw some fijians in the open water fishing with spears and diving for the fish. i read my book by the ... read more

hi everyone,well it's almost time to come home and bug all of you guys.and let me tell u,u will all be sick of all my stories.and i have lots. last week i went to BA to visit bijju and spend a few days with her and her family.there was a carnival there with rides and candy floss and popcorn and all that.as u all know,being a carnies wife i coulkn't give a rats ass if i saw another amusement park in my life.but being a nice guest i accompanied them for two nights and got really bored.ray,think of the smallest mom and dad operation in chilliwack and this was it.to top it off there wasn't a bathroom there and the nearest one was at the busstand where the native fijian boys loomed around"up to no good".and ... read more

hey everyone,today is friday and here i am without my u.s.b port and my chip and feeling useless.i got busy this morning with my personal journal and my morning sweep of the front yard that i left my camera at home. not much has happened since i got back from raki-raki other than chilling out and drinking coffee.i looked into going on day trips to the islands,then i will have tons of pics to send y'all. i hope u are all doing o.k and giving out lots of hugs to everyone around u,i brought in some candies and an antons pen to the computer girl(jyoti)and she gave me a hug. well i gotta run but promis to be back tommorow with pics if they are open.i love and miss you all so much.love vee... read more