Bouma National Park
We decided to see the waterfalls made famous by the movie “Return to the Blue Lagoon” at Bouma National Park. We arranged for a taxi to pick us up from Bibi’s at 8:30 so we could arrive early and beat the crowds. Although, we were the first people there I don’t think there [...]
Tips for Staying at Bibi’s Hideaway – Taveuni, Fiji
There isn’t any way to hang your clothes, except outside on the clothes line, so plan accordingly. There are dressers to put your clothes away, but if you were planning on letting the wrinkles fall out of a dress you’ll have to rig something. You could bring [...]
We arrived at Bibi’s Hideaway on June 1, 2010 a few months after the devastating Cyclone Tomas. The estate was beautiful, but the signs of the hurricane were obvious. Thirty foot palm trees littered the lawn and large bushes were half uprooted and struggling to stay green. The bures appeared to be in perfect condition [...]
Once again I find myself at the mercy of New Zealand TV. We only have three channels that come in with our rabbit ears here in Motuoapa, near Taupo, and none of them are delivering news. Since our Vodafone mobile broadband 3G internet connection is weak, and limited, I can’t watch videos, so no YouTube, [...]
It is a little weird watching a disaster unfold while you are in a foreign country. We woke up this morning to a phone call from Paul’s Dad. He said New Zealand was under a Tsunami alert and wanted to know where we were and if we were in harms way. We are in the [...]
The snorkeling in Fiji was absolutely amazing. The pictures just don’t do it justice. The water was very clear and the colors were so vibrant. I was disappointed when I saw the pictures, but I’m not a pro so they are what they are. I’m sure with a better camera or a bigger flash you [...]
We spent 8 nights at the Amunuca Resort on Tokoriki Island in Fiji for our Honeymoon. The island is amazing. There are short hiking trails to the top of the small mountain that allows for stunning views of the coast, ocean and nearby islands. The snorkeling is the best I’ve ever seen and you [...]
The Kava Experience
We finally tried Kava the proper way. We had just left the Hindu Temple and were browsing the local shops of Nadi when a Fijian shop owner pulled us into his store. As I’ve found typical of Fijians he asked us our names and had polite conversation before asking us to [...]
We had dinner at Tokoriki again tonight, and, as usual, it was splendid. As soon as I walk into that resort I feel happy. The lush gardens of Tokoriki are a stark contrast to the more desert like landscape of Amunca. We have to hike an unpaved path and pass a bit [...]