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 The Banded Sea Krait by tna
Still, keep an eye out for them. We ran into dozens of them near Caqelai at a place the locals call "snake island" -- fancy that! Leave a Comment
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 I survived by kyoub
We had been in Nadi for two nights when we were told that a cyclone was moving in our direction.
We were moved away from the bay and into town.
Cyclone Gavin came by with very strong winds, we had no electricity or water for two days.
The t-shirts were for sale on the streets as soon as we were able to get out. Leave a Comment
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 safelanding on nacula by bjmd22Leave a Comment
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This is still a third world country, so be aware, especially in the big cities. Out of the city, it is basicly safe (like in any other place these days, still take some precousions). Whatch out for scams, because they will try to make money out of you, lot of it, so always go for a lower price than they have said (especially with the people orriginally from India, the real Fijians are extremely nice, and almost never try to screw you).
There are snakes and all, so just watch your step and you will be save Leave a Comment
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Just a small warning for people needing to use the bank while in Fiji - friday afternoons in the main cities like Suva are an absolute nightmare. We found the ATM's all out of order and the lines the longest I've seen in my life. So don't leave it to the last minute! Leave a Comment
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 Naigani Island by Jez79Leave a Comment
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Don't panic if your boat is not coming, it's the Fiji Time (always 1 or 2 hours to late) but that's the way of living. Leave a Comment
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Fiji was a Britsh colony, gaining independence in the late 20th Century. Disease isn't too rampant and we weren't required to get any shots before departure.
That said, you just have to look out for the average CON MAN. (Or woman or child, as the case may be.) One that we encountered, first hand, a little boy who was present as we ate at his parent's restaurant. Once we left he followed us, acting as an unofficial tour guide of Nadi. We went into stores and when we came out, he was still there. We knew what he was doing because he had warned us of this local behavior barely an hour before: Someone will take you around and show you the sites, where to find bank, toilets, pharmacies, etc. then at the end of the day, hold out a hand for payment. I guess many people pay out of obligation; Or, they may fear that the local will call the cops and say you had a deal and were now refusing to pay.
I've also heard a strange warning: Beware of sword sellers. Evidentally, you'll browse a stand at the market and the friendly attendant will ask you your name, all in converstion. While you look at other items he/she will engrave your name on a wooden sword and when you turn around, present it to you. Again, many people pay out of obligation. Leave a Comment
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I travelled on a fijian fisherboat, that was fantastic, talking with the Fijians and fishing but when I asked the captain about lifejackets he said 'I never heared such a good joke for weeks !!! and everybody was laughing (me too)... Leave a Comment
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