Suva to Rabi Island, Fiji

February 3, 2013 by BE

The trip from Suva to Rabi Island was such an experience in itself that it warrants it’s own dedicated blog post. The first leg of the trip was an overnight journey onboard the ‘Spirit of Fiji’. Being the only foreigners on the ship – seriously – this is when you know that you are getting a genuine local experience. I noticed that people were very curious of us, particularly the young ones more than anyone else. If I’m to be […]

Categories: Fiji • Tags: Cargo Ship, Corned Beef, Rabi Island, Savusavu, screwdriver, Spirit of Fiji, sunset, Te Banaba, Vanua Levu

Suva, Fiji

February 3, 2013 by BE

My first trip to Fiji was in 2003 for a mission trip. This was no island holiday, I wasn’t on a mission to relax, work on my tan or drink as many fresh coconuts as I can. It’s the other side of Fiji that not many people get to see and that’s what I loved about it. Suva was our first main ‘pit stop’ on route to Rabi Island, so our stay there was short but sweet. We had no idea […]

Categories: Fiji • Tags: Bus, Chinese takeaway, Flag, Flowers, Fruits, Markets, Phone booths, Pickpocket, Ships, Suva, Truck