From the stroke of midnight January 1st to the first day of school, January 25th??, it is open season on all people. That’s right, OPEN SEASON, in that you can run around and throw water on whoever you want. Old people, young people, in the middle people all join in on the fun. Kuki even…Continue readingFun New Years Traditions in Fiji
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Escaping the city to learn about new cultures and forge new friendships
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The Aftermath of Cyclone Mick
Well, since my inbox isn’t overflowing with new email asking if I am still alive, I thought it be best to post a little something to let you know I am still kicking. Cyclone Mick skirted the Kadavu group to the north around 10:30 pm Monday night. Jason and I were walking around at 8,9,10pm…Continue readingThe Aftermath of Cyclone Mick
Saturday night there was an official cyclone warning issued for all islands around Fiji. We’ve been watching the satellite and wind patterns for the last few days. So today we spent the morning boarding up the windows on each bungalow and moved the two boats to a mangrove patch that is very sheltered from the…Continue readingMy First: A Story of Cyclone Mick
Chris and Sean are scheduled to come out to Fiji on December 31st so I thought about posting a few pictures to get some laughs. The other day my mind was wandering around Dallas, around Texas. Thinking about friends and good memories from the last few years. A guest mentioned ‘rock climbing’ and it instantly…Continue readingMissing My Family and Friends from Home
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Petero Uluinaceva
Today is November 5th, 2009. Today is Guy Fawkes Day. Today is Petero’s 44th birthday. Today is a good day. We are all healthy and happy to be here in Fiji at Mai Dive. Living by the sea in the sun, feeding off of the land, and sharing the day with our good friends and…Continue readingPetero Uluinaceva
The last two days I started drinking beers at 10am. Joe and Joave came in from the island so I met them Thursday morning. Joe sent me for “a jug” which directly translates into “1 pitchers worth of crisp, golden lager.” When I questioned their motives for drinking so early their only response was, “Fiji…Continue readingDrinking Beers at the Royal Suva Yacht Club