- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 42
- Selasa, 12 Disember 2023 12:10 PTG
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitud: Paras Laut
FijiQaraniqio River18°15’26” S 178°4’6” E
Pacific Harbour Beach 2
12 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Another tough day on the beach, this time sneaking into the Pearl Resort. Plenty of time to read, podcast and even practice some Spanish.
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- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 43
- Rabu, 13 Disember 2023 10:17 PG
- ☁️ 25 °C
- Altitud: 21 m
- FijiQaraniqio River18°14’43” S 178°4’3” E
Leaving Pacific Harbour
13 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
This morning I leave Pacific Harbour to head for Fiji's capital city of Suva! The last two nights I've spent in the spare room of a lady called Charlotte who is in her mid-80s! By far the nicestBaca lagi
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 43
- Rabu, 13 Disember 2023 11:10 PG
- ☁️ 26 °C
- Altitud: 15 m
- FijiQaraniqio River18°15’13” S 178°4’4” E
Bus to Suva
13 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
The bus to Suva took around 90 minutes and cost $6FJD (£2.25). The scenery was wonderful apart from passing a car that had overturned into a ditch just minutes before us passing.
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 43
- Rabu, 13 Disember 2023 1:17 PTG
- ☁️ 27 °C
- Altitud: 10 m
- FijiAlbert Park18°8’47” S 178°25’26” E
Fiji Parliament
13 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
After dropping my bags at my accomodation I headed out into the afternoon sun to explore the landmarks nearby, first up being the Fiji Parliament building. Unfortunately it was closed to tours due toBaca lagi
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 43
- Rabu, 13 Disember 2023 1:23 PTG
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitud: 10 m
- FijiAlbert Park18°8’49” S 178°25’24” E
Grand Pacific Hotel
13 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Said to be one of the poshest hotels in Fiji, I thought I'd have a look around the lobby of the Grand Pacific Hotel. I would return here later in the day for dinner!
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 43
- Rabu, 13 Disember 2023 1:33 PTG
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitud: Paras Laut
- FijiAlbert Park18°8’56” S 178°25’30” E
Thurstaston Gardens
13 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
It seems to be some sort of graduation day today so the gardens were flooding with graduates having their pictures taking. The trees to the gardens were also flooded with hundreds of huge bats hangingBaca lagi
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- Kongsi
- Hari 43
- Rabu, 13 Disember 2023 1:41 PTG
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitud: 7 m
- FijiAlbert Park18°8’46” S 178°25’34” E
Albert Park
13 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
For lunch I sat in the stand at Albert Park to watch some teenagers play cricket.
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 43
- Rabu, 13 Disember 2023 3:15 PTG
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitud: 7 m
- FijiAlbert Park18°8’50” S 178°25’19” E
Checking Into Suva
13 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
It was now time to check into my accomodation! After being asked 'which room number have you booked' ??? I was offered a free upgrade to a room upstairs. To my absolute delight, this room came withBaca lagi
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 43
- Rabu, 13 Disember 2023 4:07 PTG
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitud: 26 m
- FijiAlbert Park18°8’59” S 178°25’33” E
Fiji Museum
13 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
After checking in I headed out to the Fiji Museum, a small but interesting place all about the origins of the islands (including Britain's influence) and the ongoing impact of climate change on theBaca lagi
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 43
- Rabu, 13 Disember 2023 7:09 PTG
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitud: 7 m
- FijiAlbert Park18°8’50” S 178°25’19” E
Dinner at Grand Pacific Hotel
13 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
For dinner I headed back down to the Grand Pacific Hotel with amazing views over the mountains and out to sea. The 30ml of tequila I ordered was more like 300ml but hey I'm not complaining!
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 44
- Khamis, 14 Disember 2023 12:33 PTG
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Altitud: 174 m
- FijiVago Creek18°3’39” S 178°28’12” E
Colo-I-Suva Forest Park
14 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
This morning I headed to Suva bus station to catch the bus to Colo-I-Suva Forest Park. I've become accustomed to buses here having doors but choosing to never actually close them, with no seat beltsBaca lagi
PengembaraAt least it wasn’t Dad getting you lost with a very old map !! Looks like a great day x
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 44
- Khamis, 14 Disember 2023 3:11 PTG
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Altitud: 7 m
- FijiSuva18°8’24” S 178°25’29” E
Sacred Heart Cathedral
14 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Once back in Suva I made a quick stop off at Sacred Heart Cathedral and popped inside to have a look and lit a candle to remember loved ones lost at this time of year 💙👼
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- Kongsi
- Hari 44
- Khamis, 14 Disember 2023 5:21 PTG
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitud: 3 m
- FijiSuva18°8’23” S 178°25’25” E
Cinema & McDonalds
14 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
To finish off the afternoon I treated myself to a sit down in an air conditioned room at the cinema! I watched Godzilla Minus One which was highly enjoyable and cost just $7.50FJD (£2.82). The entireBaca lagi
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 45
- Jumaat, 15 Disember 2023 1:47 PTG
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Altitud: 7 m
- FijiNausori International Airport18°2’44” S 178°33’34” E
Flying to Taveuni Island
15 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
This morning I packed up from my 'luxurious' room in Suva and headed to the airport. I was delighted to be boarding a Viking DHC-6 400 Twin Otter which consisted of around 20 seats (in a 1 2Baca lagi
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 45
- Jumaat, 15 Disember 2023 5:23 PTG
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Altitud: 9 m
- FijiSaioni Settlement16°41’40” S 179°53’24” W
Exploring the Area
15 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Once I'd settled in and sorted a few logistical things (laundry, activities etc) I set off on a half hour walk to the local supermarket. I took a few detours on the way to scout out the local beachesBaca lagi
PengembaraWish Dads detours led us to such places 🙄. Enjoy another day on a paradise island 🏝️.
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 45
- Jumaat, 15 Disember 2023 7:23 PTG
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitud: 22 m
- FijiSaioni Settlement16°41’43” S 179°53’16” W
Dinner at Taveuni
15 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
My accomodation has its own bar and 'restaurant' serving up 3 meals a day. So I secured a seat overlooking the pool and settled down for a lasagna with garlic bread and wine.
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 45
- Jumaat, 15 Disember 2023 10:52 PTG
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitud: 24 m
- FijiSaioni Settlement16°41’46” S 179°53’15” W
A Rather Big Frog
15 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
I went to brush my teeth before bed and encountered probably the biggest frog I've ever seen! Or is it a toad??
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- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 46
- Sabtu, 16 Disember 2023 7:24 PTG
- 🌧 27 °C
- Altitud: 22 m
- FijiSaioni Settlement16°41’43” S 179°53’16” W
Quiet Day
16 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ 🌧 27 °C
Today I had a quiet day at the lodge! I spent some time in the pool and by the pool, reading, listening to music and trying to improve my tan! It rained on and off a lot of the afternoon so I wasBaca lagi
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 47
- Ahad, 17 Disember 2023 10:54 PG
- ☁️ 28 °C
- Altitud: 12 m
- FijiSaioni Settlement16°41’38” S 179°53’22” W
Rainy Trip to the Beach
17 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
I'd heard that it rains a lot in Eastern Fiji (particularly as its wet season) and its certainly living up to its name! After torrential downpours this morning I thought the rain might be done for theBaca lagi
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 47
- Ahad, 17 Disember 2023 1:12 PTG
- 🌧 27 °C
- Altitud: 22 m
- FijiSaioni Settlement16°41’43” S 179°53’16” W
Chilled Day
17 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ 🌧 27 °C
Another chilled day today thanks to the rain so plenty more reading and catching up on the overnight footie back home! I've also put together an action plan to see all of the islands main attractionsBaca lagi
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 48
- Isnin, 18 Disember 2023 9:09 PG
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitud: 22 m
- FijiSaioni Settlement16°41’43” S 179°53’16” W
Hire Car
18 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Today I hired a car to help make sure I could see everything I wanted to on the island all in a single day! So this Toyota Prius would be my vessel for the day!
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 48
- Isnin, 18 Disember 2023 11:20 PG
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitud: 3 m
- FijiWainaba Creek16°52’17” S 179°53’47” W
Lavuna Coastal Path
18 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
The first stop of the day with the Lavuna Coastal Path! En route I had to stop for petrol (as the tank was almost empty!) and then it was just under an hours drive along the twisting pot hole'd roadsBaca lagi
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 48
- Isnin, 18 Disember 2023 3:53 PTG
- 🌧 28 °C
- Altitud: 34 m
- FijiVatuthu Cross16°47’48” S 179°59’60” E
International Date Line
18 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ 🌧 28 °C
Whilst Fiji operates on a single time zone, the 180 ° nautical date line runs directly through the heart of Taveuni Island, one of the few pieces of land in the world which the line intersects. YouBaca lagi
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 48
- Isnin, 18 Disember 2023 4:30 PTG
- ☁️ 27 °C
- Altitud: 74 m
- FijiWaiserua Creek16°47’49” S 179°59’27” W
Waitavala Water Slides
18 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Next up was the Waitavala water slides! These natural water slides have formed over many years, with the sheer force of the water passing over the rocks smoothing them down into a slippery slide likeBaca lagi
PengembaraGlad you checked out the full risk assessment before taking part 🙄, and thanks 🙏 to the local kids for their guidance 😂
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- Kongsi
- Hari 49
- Selasa, 19 Disember 2023 9:58 PG
- 🌧 27 °C
- Altitud: 8 m
- FijiNaselesele Point16°41’16” S 179°52’51” W
Leaving Tavueni Island
19 Disember 2023, Fiji ⋅ 🌧 27 °C
The time has come to leave Taveuni Island! I boarded at the tiny 'airport' once again onto an equally as tiny plane. The flight took around 1hr 20 mins but was safe and sound, just very loud!
PengembaraOnwards and upwards, literally, Greg, where next, I'm really enjoying my world tour, brilliant. 👍😀
PengembaraThat's quicker than getting through Manchester Airport 😂 Enjoy your next adventure.
PengembaraAnother beautiful place. Lots more BLUE ❤️