Ocean crusader departs for LAX
And the last moments in Fiji were something out of postcards. The last days of the tour were spent in the northern beaches of Fiji, namely Volivoli Beach and the before mentioned Nananu-I-Ra, where I stayed on my own. Three days of snorkelling, kayaking and chilling out on the beach and hammocks. 110% vacation feeling, I was really on Fiji time there.. I spent most of my beach vacation with three other guys from South Africa, UK and Australia (left to right in the pic below).
I am afraid that the desire to get the PADI (diving) cetificate is ever growing, and the snorkelling and intro dives on the coral reefs did not ease the itch at all.. probably that will not be on the agenda for this RTW trip or it would be cut short, but again, more stuff for the future there. To ease the longing I took a kayak for a tour around the Nananu-I-Ra island. Everything started out nice with dolfins and stingrays swimming next to the kayak, but about halfway home some thunder clouds came up suddenly and this overly confident ocean crusader had to paddle like a maniac -not the least to survive the west end of the island with its head-high waves... Luckily the kayak was good and I myself incredibly lucky and I got back to the hostel safe and just in time for dinner. The next day was spent in less adventurous surroundings..
The Feejee Experience trip concluded with a visit to the local mud pools. As all you see written here was the highlights of the trip, I'd say it was worth it. Had I known what I know now, I would've stuck more to the beaches. But then again, now I know stuff about the real Fiji that the beach could have never shown me (newsflash here: the last Fijian cannibal is said to have eaten all his enemies, keeping them alive to see themselves being devoured piece by piece, and as a mighty chief he rounded up a number of some 900+ eaten enemies..). Overall, Fiji is a great place and I highly recommend everyone flying over the Pacific to take the load off for a week or so in Fiji. It's simply incredible.
Now I will switch myself to the all-American attitude and get ready for some In&Out burgers, Lakers match and Venice beach.
Best national beer tasted: Fiji Bitter, the sportsman's beer
Best national dish: Kokoda (raw fish with lemon, onions and coconut milk)
Best experience/sight: Nananu-I-Ra survival ocean kayaking
posted by Kassu @ 5:44 PM
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