Most people who go on holiday to Fiji, hop from island to island. I
make
it
without
for two reasons. First, I 've done something similar in New Zealand and
want a break. Secondly, I would then not be able to take the cheap
ferry.
I just want to relax here,
so I'll stay nine days on Tavewa, even if there's
not so much to do. |
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Sunrise at the Yasawa Islands. So we are almost there. |
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The hustle and bustle on arrival ... |
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... finds on this terrace quickly an end. |
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Even when my welcome song is denied because of my unusual
arrival time. |
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The dorm. 20 beds but usually only staffed with about five people. |
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This is one of them: Yewgeni, a Russian, unfortunately, with very rusty
English. |
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The resort beach. At high tide, there only remains ... |
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... only the lawn, which doesn’t really bother me ... |
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... because the hammock hangs well even over grass. |
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The meal time is always announced with drums. |
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Breakfast seems to taste well. (It really does. Simple , but okay.) |
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A nice experience at lunch: I'm not full and ask for a few more fries.
The waiter is not allowed to give me some. Instead, she gives me
secretly another complete meal. |
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In the evening they sometimes serve at the beach, ... |
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... and there is often food at
it’s finest. |
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Here, for example Mongolian. World class. |
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There is also live music with constantly changing musicians. They seem
really to have fun. |
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My favorite instrument, the Bula -Bass. A box with a board and a rope on it. |
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On Saturdays later follows a dance-
... |
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... and fire show. Many mistakes happen, but that makes it somehow more
authentic. |
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When it rains, the whole thing takes place inside. So close to the
tables
that
the sweat is seasoning. |
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Of course, the tourist animation must not miss. |
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What in the end is left. Our table. |
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They are also usually here: Djogo and Arielle, a great couple from
Brazil. |
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The almost transparent fish directly on the beach are very trustful ... |
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... and hungry. (I'm sitting on the beach!) |
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With the glass bottom kayak I go ... |
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... through the crystal clear sea ... |
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... to the Blue Lagoon. |
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The corals that you can see here. (The fish are unfortunately scared by
the boat.) |
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On the way back I get lost a bit and
go
almost
to
the open sea. |
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A coconut presentation. Actually quite interesting, but the Fiji falls
almost asleep while talking. |
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Quite the opposite at Volleyball. The Fiji can do it really well and
have fun – so do I. |
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Island problems. When the lawn mower is broken, it needs at great
expense to be brought to the mainland. |
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That’s quite tempting. 5 minutes free lesson. |
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Here too, of course, one drinks kava. However, also as a circus version
if tourists are involved. |
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The next tour to the Blue Lagoon. (Particularly known for the 80s porn with Brooke
Shields.) |
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This time with a proper boat and thus without danger to get lost. First,
I see no fish again, ... |
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... because they all hide under the boat. |
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To enjoy this sight up close, ... |
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... I only have to dive in and lure them with a piece of bread. |
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Otherwise, the animal world has not much to offer here. A butterfly
pack, ... |
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... a praying mantis that moves in Bula-beat, ... |
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... and a pretty yellow bee-thing. |
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But the
highlight is and remains the mysterious dog, who has left this slot. |
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Especially because it looks pretty normal elsewhere. |
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These pictures are by the way from the other side of the island. |
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And this time it’s really so empty – no photographer-trick. |
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Plant aren’t very special either. A chic banana tree. |
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Fiji Cooking: Lovo. The ingredients are smoked in the soil. Tastes well. |
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From time to time it rains, fortunately. (Not only because of the
rainbow!) |
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Another trip. We goe on a sandbank. |
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The so-called Suntan Beach. Works. |
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Last evening. Hotel Boss Nico takes us out to a turtle. All have to be
quiet. |
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Suddenly an employee jumps out and yells the usual
Bula. Well done. |
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It's over.
Again, there is no song for me, because
of
the ferry-schedule. |
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Departure to the so-called mainland. Hopefully there’s no wave, ... |
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... when someone has to go to the bathroom. |
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