Plotting out where to go in Fiji…

Because flying from the U.S. to Fiji crosses the international date line, going westbound, my flight leaves on November 10th from LA, but I arrive in Nadi on November 12th! I’m picturing myself being on the plane and literally not knowing what day it is.

12 – 13 November:  staying in Nadi with couch-surfer friend. These are the sites I’m going to check out in Nadi:

• Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple
• Nadi produce market
• Diwali – November 11 – 15
• Garden of the Sleeping Giant (asian orchids; raymond burr owner)
• Mount Batilamu hike:

14 – 17 Nov:  Taveuni Island, hostel

17 – 18 Nov:  night in Nadi, hostel

18 – 21 Nov:  Nanuya Balavu Island, hostel

21 – 22 Nov:  last night in Nadi, hotel

22 Nov:  fly to Japan, with a layover in Melbourne

Dorm rooms at the hostels are super cheap, so staying within my $50/day budget for this portion of the trip should be do-able. I had to buy two local flights to get from island to island, but I put that against my overage’ I included in my budget for Fiji flights, Tanzania flight & safari and a Myanmar flight.

Main plans for Fiji:  relaxing on the beautiful beaches!