Boat

Every Office Should Have a Fijian

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April 18th 2010
The Fijians quickly realised that while “Uncle” did not need any help getting in and out of boats “Auntie” was a disaster. At one point it was clear that I was never going to manage to get out of the sea where I had spent a happy hour snorkelling. The thought that perhaps they would throw me a rope and drag me the 20 minute journey back to the island was drifting through my water soaked ... 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