Out of 30 or so islands to choose from we arbitrarily picked Wayalailai and set off on a 3 hour boat ride to the island. On our way we dropped off passengers to their respective islands. This is one of them.
Wayalailai is one of the larger small islands among the Yasuawa group of islands west of mainland Fiji. The island “resort” had a handful of private huts as well as a couple of dormitories. Also on the island were a couple of small villages inhabited by the local Fijians. Our dorm (below) was a rustic accommodation with no electricity and seldom running water.
The modern amenities that the island lacked, was more than made up for by the beautiful water and beaches, colorful locals and easy living.
We spent three days and two nights on the island. Our days consisted of one or two activities, three square meals and long hard hours spent stretched out on the beachside hammocks.
A small reef was only a short boat ride from the island where we went snorkeling and encountered a posse of sharks who swam by our sides. The other time we left the beach was at 5am for a morning hike to the top of the island. Pitch black and very slippery from an early morning shower, the hike was a bit challenging, but the 360 degree view was well worth it.
On our last night the Wayalailai Entertainment Group (aka the staff) hosted Fiji night with traditional song, dance, and the ceremonial drinking of Kava a drink that tastes like dirty water and makes your mouth numb.
Benjy is drunk.
See you in New Zealand, mate.
1.) Benjy it looks like you found your 2009 Halloween costume (see "Benjy is drunk")...which looks surpriiiiiisingly similar to your 2008 costume.
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ReplyDeleteGood to see they have diet coke in Fiji. You're really immersing yourself in the culture.
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