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2004 - An opportunity for a return trip to Fiji presented itself, and I took advantage of it - mainly to reunite with the Fijian family I had visited some 29 years previously.  This trip only gave me a few days to explore Fiji, however I covered some new ground:
bulletSuva 2004 - the approach to Viti Levu, Suva & harbour
bulletBeqa 2004 - Underwater - Beqa
bulletNaua Fijiian Family 2004 - reuniting with my Fijian family

Map of Fiji Islands1975 - Fiji was the first major trip I took by myself as an adult.  In addition to experiencing a tropical country, I was also visiting a Fijian family who my family had known previously.  Canadian Pacific Airlines (since renamed Canadian Airlines, and now merged with Air Canada) offered some package deals which were good value, and included air fare, local transportation, and hotel accommodation for a vacation which lasted almost three weeks.

I visited the two main islands:

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Viti Levu - is the biggest island in the group, and has the international airport of Nadi located on the West Coast.  Most resorts are located on the Coral Coast (between Nadi and Suva on the SW coast). I visited the capital of Suva which is located on the rainy South Coast.  While in Suva, I took a Boat trip and visited with my Fijian Family.

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Vanua Levu - is the second-largest island, and has the small town of Savu Savu, a small airstrip, and numerous resorts.  I stayed at Namale Plantation - most of my experiences on Vanu Levu are based here.

Fiji Links - try some of these links to gain a perspective on the Fiji islands.

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Fiji has gone through three coup d'etats, with the latest one occurring in 2006. The coups were caused by racial tension between the native Fijians and the East Indians.  Both racial groups each represent about half the population, but the Fijians have title to about 80% of the land.  Since the latest coup, the native Fijians  also have absolute political right to a majority in the government.  There continues to be significant friction between these two racial groups, and tourists may not be immune to the problems this causes.  If you are planning a trip to Fiji, it would be prudent to check with your foreign affairs department beforehand. Canadian Foreign Affairs: Travel Report for Fiji.

 

 

 

 
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