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<title>Fiji, Summer 05</title>
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<title>Hidden falls</title>
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        not too sure on the location, but it is close!  We had to trek in the forest for about only 5 minutes before seeing these cool falls!  Local boys were swimming in it.  Since this was on the village chief's property, we had to give him a gift (kava, what else) and he blessed us in a special ceremony.  not cheesy at all since we were the only participants, it did not feel touristy.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/96002">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-27 11:13:13.710115+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Levuka Homestay</title>
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        Definitly one of the nicest B&B I have ever seen.  Excellent breakfast!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/96004">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-26 11:06:29.810035+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Safe landing resort</title>
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        one of the nicest!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/96033">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-26 12:04:02.532125+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>view from the lookout</title>
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        Nice views of the lodge and the bay.  We stayed there until sunset<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/96036">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-26 12:08:20.562811+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Nanunu</title>
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        On the way to Nanunu-I-Ra, we had to take a "boat" from Rakiraki to the island.  Gorgeous ride accross the bay.  Yatchs and fishermen's vessels dot the way to Nanunu.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95984">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-27 11:02:23.69019+00:00</dc:date>
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        Our "bure" on the island.  Around 80$ per night, but worth every penny.  Private home just yards from the very tranquil beach.  More a family oriented place though, we seem to be out of our demographics between the 40-year-old couples and the naked kids running around...  Cool diving off the pier with lors of fishes! Price very affordable.  We also had a nice chat with a kiwi couple on their way around the world by sailboat.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95985">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-27 11:05:03.16595+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>around the island...</title>
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        We went for the proverbial "walk around the island".  Great views of the bay from this lookout.  Walking around the island proved quite hot and more water would have been better!  Word of caution:  stick to the beach, avoid the mangrove area!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95988">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-27 11:06:55.213348+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>North Shore</title>
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        This beach was totally deserted!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95989">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-26 10:39:56.048099+00:00</dc:date>
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        Next stop:  bus to the island of ovalau, east of Fiji.  Must take the ferry to get there.  Problem, this was the last day of school vacation and all the kids were coming back to Ovalau.  Result:  we almost did not make it to the ferry for lack of room.  Nice ferry ride accross the channel, around 90 minutes.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95990">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-27 11:08:38.578947+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Levuka Sacred Heart church</title>
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        Levuka is the old capital of Fiji, before Suva.  Full of old world charm this is largely ignored by the hordes of tourists who stay in the Yasawas.  The walk around town with a guide is worth it.  Levuka runs on "Fiji time".<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95993">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-27 11:10:26.017045+00:00</dc:date>
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        Numerous buildings are of historical value and there is a movement to name Levuka in the UNESCO world Heritage list.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95995">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-27 11:11:23.082509+00:00</dc:date>
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        The harbor and the boat we took on our way back to the mainland.  We had to take this fishermen's flimsy vessel to make it back to the the main island in time.  A very special way to continue our journey.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/96005">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-27 11:15:03.292204+00:00</dc:date>
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        This is bustling with traffic!
The boat ride was about 2 horus long.  Mainly clam turquoise waters.  The only thing missing was snorkelling fear!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/96007">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-26 11:12:18.130129+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Bau island</title>
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        This tiny island was the capital of old Fiji (pre-colonial) and the Cakobau empire.  You must take off your hat in front of the chief's house even when in a boat.  wards off evil spirits!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/96008">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-27 11:16:32.271741+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Suva</title>
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        A Kava market in Suva.  Kava is a kind of root that you grind, mix with water and drink in a traditionnal way.  Tates like mud, leaves your mouth numb and gives you a kind of a "high".  interesting experience.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/96009">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-27 11:17:44.696455+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Market on Queen's Roag</title>
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        Market scene in Pacific Harbour.  the bus stops here on the way to Nadi.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/96019">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-26 11:35:45.978384+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Honeymoon Island</title>
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        Too bad no high res!
Just chilling out on this small and deserted island on day 1 of the kayak trip<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/96030">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-26 11:53:33.395689+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Paddling...</title>
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        Coming up to a sandbar in the clearest water we have seen.  Water is at a near perfect temparature and the visibility underwater is amazing.  Makes for some cool snorkelling and this time wa have our own gear.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/96032">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-27 11:21:31.179729+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Nabua lodge</title>
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        nice, but noisy kids!
our kayak is definitly making an impression.  the owners thought we would not come since we did not get off the boat.  people are quite surprised to learn we are kayaking these waters alone.  We are also surprised not to find more people doing the exact same thing!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/96035">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-27 11:22:55.603677+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Blue Lagoon</title>
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        in front of the "blue Lagoon"  The island in front is a private resort for Hollywood stars...  We benifit from the same bay for about 3000$ a night cheaper!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/96037">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-27 11:23:51.54192+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Sunset at Tavewa</title>
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        Back at Otto and Franny's, last walk along the beach before heading back to the boat tomorrow.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/96038">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-27 11:24:33.174827+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Back on the Yasawa Flyer</title>
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        Going back to Nadi, we are boarding the Yasawa flyer once again.  The boat takes about 5 hours to go to Nadi.  The same boat took us to the Yasawas, often stopping along the way to unload tourists at the different resorts on the islands.  Needless to say, we were the only one with our kayaks!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/96039">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-27 11:00:23.766026+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dubai airport</title>
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        Sweetie is high on Tic-Tacs, wealth and opulence at Dibai's airport.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/96042">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-26 12:19:59.48064+00:00</dc:date>
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        We are on our way to Tavewa island for a 4 day kayaking trip.  Taking the Yasawas Flyer to the outer island, Beachcomber island is the first resort island we cruise by.  This is the perfect for rowdy australian college kids looking to boozing and partying.  Fashionable bikinis are a must,<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/96028">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-27 11:19:03.364899+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Otto and Franny's place</title>
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        On Tavewa island, our first pit stop at Otto's and Franny's, a quiet "resort".  The word resort is used in the Yasawas to describe any type of accomodation, from the basic bure to the 5 star hotel.
We are preparing our kit, inflating our rugged kayak and getting ready to go.  Nice bures, interesting guests, but a lot of mosquitoes.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/96029">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-27 11:20:07.765691+00:00</dc:date>
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