Naselesele
The clouds cleared on Chirstmas Day near the village of Naselesele on
the island of Taveuni.
Naselesele
Double Rainbow
This spectacular view on Christmas Day was from the deck of a small 'resort'
in Matei on the island of Taveuni. It was still raining when this was
shot.
Matei Post Office
On Taveuni.
Washing Dishes
Near Navakacoa on Taveuni.
Copra Cooker
This contraption was used to cook copra in the old days.
Matei Beach
180th Meridian
The 180th Meridian of longitude passes through Taveuni island. In theory
it's possible to straddle with one foot in 'today' and one in 'yesterday'.
The international date line actually deviates to the east to keep all
of Fiji in the same time zone.
Audrey's
This lovely little cottage was where we stayed on Taveuni. Audrey, an
American who has settled in Fiji, rents out this lone cottage on her spacious
land. It's quiet and has a nice view of the ocean.
Savusavu
Overlooking Savusavu harbor and township on the island of Vanau Levu.
Palm Trees
This clearing of palm trees lies along the Hibiscus Highway on Vanau Levu.
Aerial View
All the flights between islands are in small planes where almost everyone
has a window seat.
Turbulence
Roongnapa's first flight in a small plane was like an amusement park ride.
We flew into a heavy rainstorm. It was the bumpiest ride I've ever had
in a plane! When we landed in Savusavu we came in over the water and didn't
see anything (except water) till we were just a few hundred meters from
the runway.
Boat Wreck
This boat lies on the beach near Savusavu.
Savusavu Sunset
Sigatoka
On the island of Viti Levu.
Sigatoka Valley
Interesting Tree
This scene is near the Tongan Hill Fort just outside Sigatoka on Veti
Levu.
View from Tongan Hill Fort
Sigatoka Valley
Nausori Highlands
The rain stopped just before sunset allowing PhotoMann to capture this
image. It was a long day driving up the Sigatoka Valley in our rented
jeep. It rained most of the afternoon making the dirt road quite muddy.
Fortunately we had 4-wheel drive or we might still be there. We managed
to get lost along the way since the sign for a key turn toward Nadi and
the Nausori Highlands was missing. We ended up in the middle of nowhere.
When we stopped and asked directions from the only people we saw in over
an hour we basically got the "you can't get there from hear" reaction.
Anyway, we eventually back-tracked to our missed turn where we found the
missing sign had been knocked over in a ditch.
Suggested Fiji Travel Guides
(Order Through Amazon Books - Click on the book name)
Moon Handbooks: Fiji
This is the original travel guide to Fiji, now in its 8th edition.
Published in August, 2007, it's also the most up-to-date guide. It gives recommendations for sites off the beaten track as well as providing island hopping and diving suggestions. It will give you the guidance to create a memorable vacation. Author David Stanley
has been writing about the South Pacific since 1979 and it shows.
Insight
Pocket Guides Fiji Islands
The Insight Pocket Guide series of books is my favorite
for short stays at any destination. The book highlights the must see
destinations in full day and half day itineraries. This includes detailed
maps and suggested walking routes. This guide is a must have especially
for a short visit.
Lonely
Planet Fiji
As with most Lonely Planet guides, this Fiji Edition is
an invaluable resource for planning your journey. It offers you the
most up-to-date information about where to go and where to aviod,
how to get there and get around, where to stay at a reasonable rate.
The guide provides everything you'll need to know for a rewarding
visit.
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