Fiji Islands 2003


	This was the opportunity for the trip of a lifetime that we couldn't let pass by. We traveled 11 hours from LAX to the island of Vitu Levu in the island republic of Fiji. From there we rode 2 hours in a bus and 45 minutes on a boat to get to the Marlin Bay resort on the island of Beqa (pronounced mBenga). True to our expectations, this was the trip of a lifetime. The native Fijians are some of the most kind and gentle people we have ever encountered. Our interaction with them is what made this trip so very spectacular. The resort was beautiful beyond belief and the diving was spectacular. Would we do it again? Absolutely, but we might need to win the lottery. Those airline tickets are a bunch!!

07/24/2008

The Travelers

Below is the resort front and the people we went with. Our family group consisted of Don & Donna, Don's sister Nancy & husband Dave, Dave's sister Becky & husband Buddy. In addition, we met up with our friend Lolly Warren from South Africa who we first met in the Bahamas in 2002. All of us went with a larger group from Nancy & Dave's local dive shop. These were new people to us, but a good group as we got to know them thru the week. At the resort we were greeted with a song and sent off with one too.

Our Room

Below are some shots of our accommodations. Our Bure (bungalow) was situated over a lagoon filled with koi. The area is so lush with tropical plants it is just beautiful. The interior shots didn't turn out, but suffice to say it was luxurious...poster bed, marble floors and bath, a 5 x 10 ft. marble walk-in shower, living and sitting area. This was the beginning of the rainy season and we weren't disappointed. It rained every day we were there, however, it didn't impair any of our activities or interfere with the enjoyment. The rain seemed a part of the atmosphere.