Nadi Warnings Or Dangers

Shopping opportunities in Fiji are relatively scares. It all revolves around the cannibal accessories of the proud ancestors of the modern Fijians. This trade and “art” has been almost completely monopolized by Jack’s production line and stores. No matter whether in air-conditioned splendour or in the heat of the market stall it is going to be the same neck breaker or cannibal fork. This could turn into serious business considering that more elaborate items can reach sums of up to hundreds of dollars. Once the stakes have been driven so high, the purchaser must make sure that the coveted item is going to reach his overseas dwelling. The practice shows that Australian and New Zealand immigration officials are keen to keep their respective territories clean from any Fijian bugs that might be transported via wooden artifacts; very much like silk worms in the ancient hey day of China. Some desperate Fijian vendors are trying to preempt this misfortune by advertising the art as “treated” which is the word the Australian and NZ governments would like to here. At the same time, this approach could be double-edge sword since even the unsuspecting art lover might think twice of how much to spend on articles that could end up in the another country’s customs officials bonfire.

My mum and I decided to go swimming while the menfolk played golf. The sea was unbeliveably warm, shallow and not very clear. Disappointing. A boat towing a topless waterskier was heading straight for us, while he was too busy watching the skiers boobs! I was beginning to really panic as he was getting nearer and nearer, still totally oblivious to the impending disaster. I tried to drag my mum towards the shore, out of the way of the speedboat, when, fortuntaely, the skiier seemed to realise what was about to happen, and let go of the rope. This made the boat driver finally take his eyes off her boobs, and turn to face forwards, when he realised that he was just about to hit two swimmers. He managed to swerve at the last minute, but it frightened the life out of the two of us!!