The Smith's go to Fiji







We loved Fiji and decided that it was definitely a place to return to and would only be #2 to the Maldive Islands! Even better about Fiji is that it's not too expensive and the people are incredible. Very friendly and all smiles. BULA! is what we heard from the locals the entire time and we soon figured out it meant anything from Hi to Good Night!



deserted beach Tom (in the far distance) reefwalking on a deserted beach. It's cloudy but it was a welcome relief from the baking sun. The temperature was near 90 degrees everyday and very humid.







fiji beer Tom at our resort. At night, all the tiki torches were lit as part of a ceremonial dance performed by the resort staff. The torches were the only light for finding your way around the resort after dark. We soon learned they were somehow electrically powered when all the power went out one night in a thunderstorm. We definitely need to pack a flashlight!




T & C at pool This is what we did much of the time we were there - trying to keep cool!








hideaway The Hideaway Resort. We stayed in one of the small houses, they are called bures.








Tom scuba diving Tom getting ready to jump off the scuba boat. That day he saw a shark and a huge turtle, among other things.








chanel and simon Chanel and her friend, Simon. Simon ran the Hideaway Kid's Club, which Chanel went to everyday. He was very nice, he would see Chanel and shout "Bula, Chanel!".







fiji warriors We saw a firewalking show one day, and these were the firewalkers. They appeared to be between 16 and 80 years old. It's easy to imagine their ancestors being fierce cannibals, dressed the way they are.









firewalking Firewalking