Hello dear ones! How I’ve missed you these past few days.
I arrived in Fiji in the wee hours of the morning, groggy but smiling as I wandered through Customs to the sound of four jolly Fijian chaps singing their hearts out in welcome. It was gloriously warm and humid and I basked in the weather so very different from the snow and ice I’d left behind.
The day started off right with the airline losing my luggage then finding it ten minutes later! Hooray! I stopped by the ATM for some Fiji dollars, found a cab and headed out through the countryside to my hotel. It was a gorgeous morning, the sun rising over lush green hills and fields of sugar cane. My taxi driver was a delightful Indian man who told me all sorts of stories from the area and even pulled over by the side of the road so I could capture the sunrise.
Much to my surprise, instead of driving me to my hotel, he dropped me off at a small dock and informed me that a boat would be by shortly to pick me up. I was thrilled to discover that I had inadvertently chosen a hotel on an island, one reachable only by boat. 🙂
Sure enough, within a few minutes this beaming fellow welcomed me aboard and soon I was grinning happily as brisk sea breezes tossed my hair wildly and awakened my oh-so-tired self. I was greeted at the dock by another beamy chap. I LOVE the genuine smiles and loving natures of the Fijians. They make you feel like long-lost friends coming for a visit.
I arrived at the Sonaisali Island Resort in time to get an early morning breakfast, and found the perfect perch beside the pool, mere yards away from the ocean. Fresh passion fruit, watermelon, and red papaya with lime juice made me a happy camper.
At last my room was ready and I hurriedly showered, changed and headed out for some treks around the island. More on that next time… 🙂
this is what i need right now! a relaxing break from it all – on the beach, a healthy breakfast and a lot of sun and fun! have a blast krista!
I’m sooooooooooooooooooo jealous!!! Enjoy your holiday in Australia too!!! 🙂
Enjoy every moment my dear!!!!!!!
Gorgeous photo of breakfast, how is the room?
Looks fabulous, Krista!! Your pictures brightened up a very gloomy and dark winter day here. The bowl of fresh fruit you had for breakfast looks so yummy! Keep enjoying your trip.:-)
Oh man, you have no idea how much you just made me miss Fiji!!! Bula! I can’t wait to hear/see more of your Fijian adventure. 🙂
Oh, it sounds and looks heavenly. (I’m so jealous!) Enjoy it all! x
What fun! I know you’ll make the most of every second!
It’s true the Fijians are so happy and welcoming! I need to give it another shot, we had bad weather and no money there and I think we just picked the wrong route. Can’t wait to see what you find!!
First Europe, then Fiji! How wonderful! Enjoy every minute! 🙂
This looks wonderful right now. It is so cold here!
I hope to make it to Fiji one day. For now I will have to enjoy your stories & photos.
Just beautiful!
So pretty! I am very, very jealous. Beautiful beach and beautiful papaya.
Gosh that bowl of fruit looks stunning. I love papaya! Did you trip from mainland to island incorporate a tour too? What a fantastic adventure you are on sweetness. Can’t wait to hear more.
How can you handle such varied bliss over such a short period of time? What a life you are living, my dear. I can see you appreciate it and are capturing and savouring it. SO AM I!
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Valerie
Enjoy every moment of this visit. It is truly paradise.
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