Bounty Island

Waya and the Yasawa Group

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May 2nd 2007
Today we left for a three or more day stay at Waya Island of the Yasawa group. The boat journey took 2 hours in total and was interesting as we saw lots of (expensive) islands on the way - some of which are privately owned and cost around $2000 per night! We arrived at Waya at around 11am and were greeted with tea and buns made of coconut milk. They were like soggy scones - but very much appre ... read more

Oceania » Fiji » Yasawa Islands

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Fiji became independent in 1970, after nearly a century as a British colony. Democratic rule was interrupted by two military coups in 1987, caused by concern over a government perceived as dominated by the Indian community (descendants of contract la... ... read more