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April 17th 2008
Published: May 11th 2008
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Just one of the many fantastic sunsets.



After queuing up in the heat for what seemed like hours in immigration,
we were glad to finally get outside into the fresh air.

We made it to the Travellers Beach Resort in Nadi, just before a tremendous thunderstorm hit.
(It was the end of the rainy season).

Once the storm had cleared, we ventured to the bar to socialise.

Found out that twice a week, entertainment was provided.

Usually a show (Fire dancing & Hula) or the "Kava" ceremony. "Both well worth a go and it's free."

Spent time in Nadi, doing the usual shopping etc.
Found prices to be really cheap (Unlike Rarotonga).

As usual there are a few scams to watch out for;

Don't let yourself be dragged into a gift shop!
The police warned us, only after we'd been conned....

It was a case of, "my best buddy, here's a free gift" then he carved my name on it!!
THAT COST MONEY!!!

But not as much as he wanted!!!
I was only $6 out of pocket unlike some that handed over loads more, after drinking the mega strong "KAVA" supplied in the shops.

Booked a trip to Tivua Island by tall ship.

What a great day!

On a small island that took us 15 mins to kayak around.
Spent the day snorkelling and kayaking.
A barbeque and drinks were provided, and there was plenty of it......

It's a must, to go to the islands!


Enjoy our pictures.........








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Dragging in their catch...Dragging in their catch...
Dragging in their catch...

They caught a few crabs and some fish.
It's the coconut man...It's the coconut man...
It's the coconut man...

Looks like a tree frog to me!
Local cop shop..Local cop shop..
Local cop shop..

And no! They don't sell burgers...
Who put this on the blog?Who put this on the blog?
Who put this on the blog?

How can you look macho in a sula?
Great find this one...Great find this one...
Great find this one...

Best internet rate we have had, for quite a while...
Sri Siva Subramaniya TempleSri Siva Subramaniya Temple
Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple

It is the largest Hindu temple in the Southern hemisphere.
Kava being dried in the open,Kava being dried in the open,
Kava being dried in the open,

before it's ground into powder. [i](It's the root of a pepper plant)[/i]
Kava Ceremony NightKava Ceremony Night
Kava Ceremony Night

It's a tradition to drink "Kava"
Drink it down in one!Drink it down in one!
Drink it down in one!

Ughhh, tastes foul and looks like dirty water.
Skim drops out!!!Skim drops out!!!
Skim drops out!!!

Yeah! More for you lot...
Is that your fifth?Is that your fifth?
Is that your fifth?

Puts you to sleep! I slept like a log......
Sunset in Fiji on the 11 th April 2008...Sunset in Fiji on the 11 th April 2008...
Sunset in Fiji on the 11 th April 2008...

18.12 Fiji time - 07.12 gmt - A significant time for Mandy & Andrew in the uk...
A pink drink to "Paige".A pink drink to "Paige".
A pink drink to "Paige".

Congratulations Mandi & Andrew on the birth of your daughter. Sorry we missed it.
Even a McDonalds here...Even a McDonalds here...
Even a McDonalds here...

And no! We didn't use it!!!
Luxury travel...Luxury travel...
Luxury travel...

With full air conditioning, well all the widows are open...
Does the bus driver know where he's going?Does the bus driver know where he's going?
Does the bus driver know where he's going?

When the tide is out, it's along the beach. And when it's in, it's through the sugar cane field...


11th May 2008

haha
what does daddy look like in a sarog????? hahahaha really enjoed the videos xx
11th May 2008

Sarong / Sula
If Beckham can do it, so can daddy!!! ha ha
2nd September 2012
Sunset in Fiji on the 11 th April 2008...

how beautiful.. amazing xx

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