From LA..

In just under 11 hrs, I will arrive in Fiji for a 24-hour layover before transferring onto Tuvalu via Suva.
Somewhere Over The Pacific

Dinner at 40,000 feet...
Ola To Fiji

Nice flight on Fiji Airways A350 with amazing in-flight service.. Vinaka
A Bula Welcome

Island sounds...
Fiji Gateway Hotel

Perfect transit hotel that you can easily walk to from the airport. Nice layout and amenities with a friendly staff.
Delicious Breakfast

Fresh fruits.. tasty banana bread and sinful "Fiji Donuts".
Eureka!!

Fiji Gold.. $33 Bucket Special
Spa Afternoon..

A great way to relax that was a chill experience at Beauty Lab located in the Mercure Hotel. Definitely recommend.
Fiji Sunset

From Smugglers Cove Resort
Seafood Pasta..

Preceeded by some of the biggest and best tasting calamari with a crunchy garlic bread. Yum!
Early Morning Walk

To the airport for 0630, departure to Suva, then onto Funafuti, Tuvalu.
The Exchange

Tuvalu is a strictly cash economy that uses the Australian dollar notes and coins. There is just one bank and no ATM's.. so it's best to exchange your money in Fiji.
Leaving Nadi..

On Fiji Airways ATR..
Arriving Suva

A less than 30-minute flight to connect to the only international destination from Fiji's capital.. Tuvalu.
Suva Airport

An early arrival, and its time to check-in for Suva's only International Departure.
Airport Cafe

Fried Chicken (Fiji Style) for breakfast.. moist, tender, and delicious!
Stormy Morning To Start

For flight to Funafuti..
In-flight Snack

It's a two and a half hour flight, and I don't want to starve..
The sun will...

Did come out.. Now nice weather to go flying
Hiking Down At 13:55..

For the 14:00 Ferry...