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The night divers
The water’s so clear that the lights from the nighttime scuba divers were rendered as a cool phosphorescent glow. I was hoping for more of this effect, but that didn’t really work out.
That’s the difference between clear and murky waters.
Paradise Taveuni
Taveuni Island, Fiji
photographed 7.3.2013
Three clouds
A relaxing view.
So, instead of reading my usual yammering, stare at this until you feel relaxed…..there, don’t you feel better?
Taveuni Island, Fiji
photographed 7.1.2013
Boarding lounge
The benches at the open air boarding lounge at the airport are well-worn by the comings and goings of visitors to the island.
If you’re not up to the hour and half flight over from the international airport at Nadi, the only other way to get to Taveuni is via ferry. We were told that the crossing takes between 18 and 30 hours, which is kind of a wide range, and cuts significantly into a vacation. The plane’s looking like a better option, isn’t it?
Matei Airport
Taveuni Island, Fiji
photographed 7.6.2013
What to do with your enemy
Holy Cross Catholic Church on the Fijian island of Taveuni has an interesting history; the version we heard from Sepo almost exactly the same, so I guess it must be mostly true.
Wikitravel adds a fascinating detail to the story of the epic battle between Fijians and the invading Tongans: the locals celebrated the victory by cooking and eating their enemies with breadfruit.
I like the detail about the breadfruit.
Waikiri Mission
Taveuni Island, Fiji
photographed 7.5.2013
Sepo, singer of songs
This is Sepo. He was the head groundskeeper, and knew all about the native Fijian plants. He took guests on culture walks around the island, explaining the various flora and fauna and traditions and beliefs. He told traditional folk tales. He sang to us every night, an unusual mixture of traditional Fijian songs and American classics (like Willie Nelson and Jimmy Buffett), playing an ancient and well-worn guitar.
I liked Sepo. He had kind eyes.
Taveuni Island, Fiji
photographed 7.5.2013
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