rainforest trek

Fiji- Entry 1

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May 18th 2006
I left LA on the 18th May and arrived at the airport in Fiji at about 3am on May 20th having not existed on May 19th!! I was greeted by to Fijian men playing the banjo and singing very happily, a little too happily for that hour of the day if I'm honest! I then made my way to the Fiji Experience desk where I was given a shell necklace to wear. I met a couple from England who were also going to b ... read more

Oceania » Fiji » Viti Levu » Nadi

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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