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Published: November 4th 2009
13/10
We got up early and had our complimentary breakfast. The boat to Denarau left at a very respectable 12.30pm so we had plenty of time to make our way to the harbour at our leisure. A taxi driver tried to charge us $25 to get there, but Phil got him down to $13 – we are learning!
When we got to the harbour, there was a lot of confusion. It was dark and raining and the Yasawa Flyer wasn’t running, some people said the weather was too rough, some said it was having maintenance done and others said it was because of the cruise ship in the harbour unloading its 2500 passengers!
We were taken to Treasure Island by small water taxi, and I have now done enough boat trips to be Ok about the rough ride that we had – It seems to be a lot more fun in a small boat. The Island is fantastic and our Bure even had its own coffee percolator – bliss! I even did the washing in the arvo in the open air laundry provided for the guests, and the weather cleared up and the sun came out again.
Treasure Island
The Luxurious BureLunch, like all meals was fabulous and we had three courses – all delicious! I could quite easily get used to this lifestyle! – Very decadent! At dinner, we always had a band playing with great music and then they usually had some sort of activity afterwards. One night was crab racing and another was a cultural show.
14/10
Fourth Anniversary day!
We woke up to a cloudless sunny day and the island looked picture perfect. After having percolated coffee on the bure verandah, we went up for breakfast. You could have anything you wanted (except Bircher muesli – never mind) Phil bought me a Bula Fiji towel for an anniversary present, a nice momento of Treasure Island. Now, what to do – snorkel, sunbake or lie in a hammock – decisions, decisions!
After a walk and a rest in the hammock it was lunch time again. With the abundance of great food, I could see that we would need some serious exercising and dieting when we get back home! We went snorkeling after lunch, and due to the fish getting hand fed every morning, they were plentiful and huge. They swim right up to your
face and like to have a nibble if they are still hungry
After showering, it was time for happy hour again. We watched a couple having a sunset wedding next to the pool and remembered our own wedding exactly four years ago – very beautiful. Phil and I then had our one and only cocktail, called love on the beach and watched the beautiful sunset – Stunning! At dinner, the Fijians put on a show with the kids from the kids club all dressed up in Fijian clothing and singing which was so cute. The proud parents were all standing around taking lots of photos and videos.
15/10
After breakfast, we listened to Max a Local Fijian talk about medicinal plants, and Phil booked his dive for the afternoon on a shipwreck. Time seems to go by quickly when you don’t do much in paradise, because it was lunchtime again. After lunch, Phil went for his dive and I had a nanna nap in the hammock and an afternoon snorkel.
It was international buffet night which was delicious, and another Polynesian dance night. There is never a boring moment, and enough to keep all ages entertained.
Treasure Island
my best fish photo Phil had booked a two tank dive for the following morning so we decided on an early night.
16/10
After an early breakfast so Phil could go for his dive, I went snorkeling again, only this time it was definitely before the fish had been fed as they were all trying to feed off me. The photos I took were the best so far! Phil also had a great dive, but unfortunately we only had one underwater camera. He was gone for so long that I started to worry. Five hours later, they got back to Treasure Island…. Fiji time!
17/10
It was another beautiful day, making it harder to leave Fiji. It seems hard to comprehend that I’m sitting on a lounge overlooking the islands, knowing that I will be home in freezing cold Adelaide that very evening!
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Nicole
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FABULOUS
Hi Sonya... how beautiful does Treasure Island look... I see what you mean when you said I missed out, by not visiting the islands of Fiji... was excited at your comment on your 1st blog that you may be considering heading off travelling for a year... stay in touch because I am sure I will still be out there somewhere...Nic x