Blogs from Fiji, Oceania - page 143

We did a MAJOR hike today. We left Mango Bay and headed further round the coast a bit before going inland. There we transferred to a truck that drove us half way up a hill before we all got out to start walking. When we left the bus it was very warm and sunny but unfortunately that did not last and when we were in the back of the truck it started to rain. This was proper rain not a light drizzle. By the time we had to start walking it was pouring – it was like being in a shower and I am not joking! At least it was warm. After about an hour or so going up this mountain we actually entered the forest. It was so cool. It was proper jungle trekking although ... read more

Bula! We are in Fiji. We got here yesterday after a (relatively) short flight from Auckland. When we arrived there was a band playing music and we got strings of beads made from shells. All very tropical. We are staying at the Beach Side Resort, which is nice, and we have our own little bure (cottage). We have been taking it easy as Tim is still recovering and we need a rest before the next leg of our adventure! It is very hot and humid here although it has rained pretty much non-stop! Lets hope it brightens up a bit tomorrow when we start our trip around Vitu Levu (main island).... read more

Day 1 Our Fiji trip began with a friend picking us up and dropping us off at Gosford train station. In just under an hour-and-a-half, we were at the international departures terminal at Sydney airport. After a four-hour flight and a one-hour time change, we arrived in Nadi on the main island of Viti Levu just in time to be transported to our overnight hotel - the Tanoa International - a beautiful hotel with very hungry mosquitoes that dined well on Sarah’s legs! Day 2 Up early to be transported to the marina for our ferry to Malolo Island. When we arrived at the “marina” (an open-air ticket booth and two docks), we were told that the Tiger IV catamaran was in need of repair… and they began to load our luggage into a small red ... read more

Hey everyone!!! How are you all?? Well we have been in Fiji for a week, its amazing!! The flight from LA was long and tedious (for Natalie, as I slept through most of it) and wasnt without its upset from one Red Affro-headed American Woman with a rediculously over-surgically enchanced face!!! She basically informed both me and Natalie that due to our cough, that we had caught, we were indangering the health and safety of all the passengers and although we're 'young and beautiful' we "should wear a mask" - obviously me and Natalie were in stitches of laughter at her instruction and she firmly insisted "No, you wear masks because now i need anti-biotics and will not enjoy my holiday" - she was amazing!! After this 11 hour flight and not much patience i told ... read more

Happy New Year from Fiji. Well it's nice to be back on our travels and I don't think we could have found a more perfect place to get away from the freezing greyness that is London. We arrived on New Years Eve at our first hostel after a 40 hour journey (3 flights, 28 hours flying time 12 hours waiting around in airports) to a bunch of merry surfer dudes sitting by the pool drinking cocktails. "Are you ready to party?" they asked "ofcus" we grunted somewhat incoherently. We then stumbled hurridly to our room where we dumped our rucksacks and fell on the bed. Mel suggested we set our alarm so that we wouldn't miss the celebrations. The alarm went off, f'ck knows what time, and we threw it on the floor and went back ... read more