Bula! From Fiji Photo 12

Bula! From Fiji

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September 8th 2010
What can i say about Kava, Fiji's traditional drink? It looks like muddy water, it tastes like muddy water, in fact it tastes like muddy water that all the villagers have washed their feet in first. If there's one thing I've learnt during the past 7 months travelling its this, if any food or drink is described as "traditional" it tastes like feet. Every house, village, special ceremony you go to, ... read more

Oceania » Fiji » 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