Blogs from Nanuya Island, Yasawa Islands, Fiji, Oceania - page 2

After breakfast we headed out on a boat trip to the caves. It seemed like a popular trip and we’d met other people who’d said it was good so we had high hopes for it, especially seeing as we’re limiting the trips we do to try to conserve money (shame we’re don’t have the same will power when it comes to dinners and eating expensive fillet steaks!) We got in the boat with a family from New Zealand who we’d been chatting to over breakfast. The speedboat then headed around the corner to collect a couple of girls from the Sunrise resort. I heard them chatting on the bench behind me and recognised the accent straight away. I asked them where they were from and I was right; they were from Lincoln. Not only that but ... read more

Matt headed down for breakfast and came back up with some fruit and toast for me. At least that was easy to carry up the hill. I actually managed a slice of dry toast and realised the worst of the bug was thankfully over. Matt headed off for another dive; I spent the day in bed reading. His second day of diving went well. This time it was Matt, Manie and another girl who was doing the last dive of her course, and there were also a group of certified divers too. Matt, Manie and the girl went off on their own so that he could test them on some things again. They saw lots of fish including stingrays and a shark (although unfortunately Matt missed this as he was probably too busy doing acrobatics somewhere). ... read more

We woke up pleased that we could go to breakfast when we wanted rather than being called by the drum. It opened at 8am and as Matt’s Padi course started at 9am we headed straight down. After we’d eaten Matt headed off for the day. It was strange - we’ve been together all day every day for the past two months and saying goodbye for the day felt very strange. He headed off to watch his diving videos for the day. I sat in the comfy area of the dining room and started reading my book. After a while the sun looked too inviting so I headed to the beach. It was almost empty, so was the lagoon, so I just divided my time between swimming and laying. I felt sorry for Matt cooped up in ... read more

Bula!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Fiji for hello incase you couldn't suss that one!) Well, just got back from 5 days of pure chilling in Fiji and it was absolutely amazing...by far the most laid back and beautiful place I have ever been too! Loved every second of it! Me and sar flow on Thurs afternoon and got to Nadi (the main island) at teatime...we had to saty there one night as the boats to the islands weren't leaving til the next morning! So booked into Smuggler Cove hostel and settled for the night! Was good night of sitting by the bar over looking the sea necking of Fiji Gold's (surprisingly nice cheap beer!)...met a few people there...an Aussie guy called Adam who was pretty call, and Gary from...go on, take a guess, yep, he was a Hullian! Whoop!!! He ... read more

(Note - Originally written 11th December but unable to publish until now due to internet difficulties) Bula, Bula and Thrice Bula. A warm greeting from the South Seas When we arrived at our previous Island (Manta Ray) we were somewhat surprised to see all the other guests checking out, storm shutters being put up and to have the receptionist ask us three times " are you sure you want to stay here?' More of that later................ Anyway, since our last blog we have been travelling up the Yasawa islands. Our first port of call was Wayalailai Eco Haven, about 2 hours from the mainland by catamaran. The resort is essentially an extension of a Fijian village so we got to know the locals well. They are unbelievably genteel. Very quietly spoken and courteous. It's a bit ... read more