TRAVELS IN FIJI

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 Fiji is a small island community situated in the south Pacific ocean, north of New Zealand and east of Australia. I visited the main island of Viti Levu in the summer of 1998, staying in a small town called Nadi (pronounced Nandi). Using Nadi as a base I took several trips to smaller desert islands off the coast, along with bus trips inland to both Lautoka and the capital city Suva.

The trips I took include a days stay on the tiny island of Beachcomber, and a two day stay on the slightly larger island of Mana. Both trips involved me in the local culture and let me experience a bit of true Fijian life. I participated in a Kava (or Yequona) drinking ceremony and played guitar with a traditional fijian band. It was amazing fun!

 This map below shows the main islands of Fiji.Fiji Map

 Below are some photgraphs of my experiences in Fiji:

 This is a photo of Melissa and Candi,
 two Canadian girls I met in Nadi town.
Melissa and Candi and I, crouching,
on the shore of Beachcomber Island.

 

This is me playing guitar on Mana Island with
guys from the Fijian band looking on. 

 

The Fijian band on Mana Island playing for the
crowd before the Kava ceremony took place. 

 

Kava ceremony begins on Mana Island.

 

My friend Andy drinks Kava from a shallow bowl.

 

The beachfront on Beachcomber island. 

 

The approach to Beachcomber by sailboat.

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