Water slide funnnn
My last day on Taveuni Island…
I wish I would’ve stayed here a few more days… next time, yes!
maravu lodge at night
I did a little day trip to see where the International Date Line splits the island…
international date line
And also to go on the water sliiiiiiiiiide!
water slide
The slide was near our guide’s house, so we stopped there for lunch (and so he could bring his daughter with us😊). The view from his backyard was 270 degrees of ocean and mountain. And he had papaya, mango, banana, and coconut trees in his yard.
view from guide’s house😍
This was my dinner at the Lodge – it toppled over before I got a picture, but it was pretty and delicious (tuna caught that day… and it cost $8!)
tuna, papaya, and cassava
This morning, I left Taveuni to come back to Nadi.
plane selfie*
view from plane
I checked into the Westin on Denarau Island for one night – it’s gorrrrgeous (and the first place I’ve stayed at that has washcloths! What a treat😂)
westin denarau – view from my room
*you’re welcome, Paula.
Next up: Ferry to Mantaray Island Resort, on Nanuya Balavu Island, in the Yasawas
Go to places where you can drink the tap water
Taveuni!! Where the tap water tastes like Fiji Water😂
Taveuni is the garden island, and I’m in love with it.
The plane ride was not for the weak-hearted. But it was really cool to see the views from the lower altitude.
Shaky landing and everything
View from the twin-prop plane from Nadi to Taveuni😁
I’m staying at a place called Maravu Lodge, just up the hill from the beach.
At the hotel
View from my room – can you see the water??
Breakfast (unique bacon)
As I’m checking in, I get an ominous warning about the falling coconuts. Him: “Beware of the falling coconuts.” Me: “What am I supposed to do to avoid them?” Him: “Just beware.” Me: “Gee, thanks.”
falling coconuts ain’t no joke
this is how far they drop, before they land on your head
Have you ever been asked: ‘What was your best day ever?’ This morning, on my walk, was one of my best days ever. I felt sheer joy because of the amazing beauty around me. I went about 5 miles down the road from the hotel, through a few little villages, along the ocean.
❤️
💜
village
beach
I also met a boy named Zachary, a Fijian Catholic who was eternally late for church. He wanted to pose with Flat Stanley:) He also busted open some kind of fruit, and I ate the seed inside (I made him eat one first, so I could assure myself that it wouldn’t be poisonous😏). I gave him a sucker for his troubles. The people here are amazingly friendly.
Zachary (the bigger one) & Flat Stanley (the smaller one)
Beach Horse
I checked out this Meat Bird place, and when I got to the house, no one was home. HOW’S A GIRL SUPPOSED TO GET HER MEAT BIRDS IF Y’ALL AREN’T HOME???????
The other, other, other white meat??
Paradise found face
Next up: Taveuni Waterfalls
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