The view from our room in Denarau, Fiji. Friday, September 30, 2011.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Anyone who knows me, knows that I do NOT travel light... So with our ten suitcases, four carry-ons, three backpacks, one computer bag, one handbag, two car seats AND one double stroller; we set off for FIJI from San Luis Obispo, CA. And believe it or not, all "that stuff" arrived in Nadi! Tom had a car waiting at the airport- so we loaded that full with bags, PLUS a taxi station wagon to shuttle us (and our stuff) to the hotel in Denarau.
We needed two luggage carts at the hotel, and since our room wasn't ready upon our arrival at 7am, we headed down to breakfast. It was wonderful to be back at the amazing buffet where we were greeted by the hostess who looked at us (and specifically the kids) with a puzzled look on her face, "Bula! ummm?" I explained that we had been to the hotel before... and with that Paulini picked up Everett and covered him with hugs and kisses, then did the same with Bella, and showed us to our table (in the air conditioned section of the restaurant- clearly we ARE Americans!).
As we ate our breakfast, one of the guys that worked at the restaurant came over to sweep the floor where Ev had dropped the yoke of a boiled egg, and stated "You just checked in... you have two luggage carts of suitcases..." I tried to justify this large amount of personal items with the length of our stay. This young Fijian man seemed to be amazed that we could possibly have so much "stuff." I looked at Tom, who just smiled. I guess the hotel staff now knows, I have A LOT of baggage!
We needed two luggage carts at the hotel, and since our room wasn't ready upon our arrival at 7am, we headed down to breakfast. It was wonderful to be back at the amazing buffet where we were greeted by the hostess who looked at us (and specifically the kids) with a puzzled look on her face, "Bula! ummm?" I explained that we had been to the hotel before... and with that Paulini picked up Everett and covered him with hugs and kisses, then did the same with Bella, and showed us to our table (in the air conditioned section of the restaurant- clearly we ARE Americans!).
As we ate our breakfast, one of the guys that worked at the restaurant came over to sweep the floor where Ev had dropped the yoke of a boiled egg, and stated "You just checked in... you have two luggage carts of suitcases..." I tried to justify this large amount of personal items with the length of our stay. This young Fijian man seemed to be amazed that we could possibly have so much "stuff." I looked at Tom, who just smiled. I guess the hotel staff now knows, I have A LOT of baggage!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
At The Airport
Tom reports that they haven't even left LAX yet, and Ev is already prepared for island life!
Today is THE day!!
Tom, Anna, Bella and Ev are counting down the hours to departure time now, no doubt doing last minute packing and planning. Follow this blog to get updates, pictures, and stories as this adventure unfolds! Bon Voyage!! Fiji awaits...
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