JULY 2018 : FIJI : Family holiday : Day 8

Sadly we had to leave this morning. The Sofitel has been exceptional and even provided a check-in service from its Fiji Airline desk.

Leaving Nadi there was a clear view of Denarau Island.

Kids completely occupied and happy for four hour trip

Until next time...

M&M

JULY 2018 : FIJI : Family holiday : Day 7

Another beautiful morning - 30oC forecast

Mark captured another interesting bird at the resort

Aqua aerobics at midday

Koby captivated

Archer chilling

Evening at the port - attractive homes along the shore

Sunset

Dinner at Indigo, an Indian restaurant

Free live show including fire dancing in the forecourt

Home on the Bula bus

M&M

JULY 2018 : FIJI : Family holiday : Day 6

A morning by the pool and then a Nadi and village tour.

The Main Street of Nadi

Nadi Hindu temple

Local produce market

A taste of the ground kava - we thought it was like muddy water

 Buying passion fruit and bananas

Freshly cut pineapple

Friendly locals

Garden of the Sleeping Giant

Village visit at First Landing

Each family has a jewellery stall

Local children just home from school interact with the kids

The calling drum - different beats for various purposes

Call to church, announcement of deaths, weather dangers

Methodist Community Church in the background

Chief’s house

Our local guide

Relaxing after an exhausting but fascinating afternoon

M&M

JULY 2018 : FIJI : Family holiday : Day 5

A relaxed time today in another beautiful day in paradise (28oC)

Breakfast at the Parisienne Café

Lots of activity on the water

Relaxing by the pool

And in the pool..

Dinner at the hotel

Kids’ movie, Peter Rabbit, at an outdoor cinema

M&M