Chief

I was elected chief of our boat and had to represent out group in an official welcoming by the chief of a remote village on the island of Waya. The chief is the guy with the beard. This photo was taken just after a formal kava ceremony whereby the chiefs drink a bowl of kava - a traditionl Fijian drink made with Papaya roots, with mild narcotic qualities - to gain acceptance into the village.

Fiji Time

October 23rd 2005
Fiji Time is Any Time... no need for watchs and clocks. The people are probably the friendliest and most chilled-out people in the world. Fiji exceded my expectations. And my budget. After a day in Nadi I found the perfect place to head to for some excellent diving... Robinson Crusoe Island on the Coral Coast. I got stuck right into a PADI open water course and withing a few days I was certified ... read more

Oceania » Fiji

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

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