We are not tired...

and we DON'T need a nap!

Wananavu Weekend

Wananavu is about 2 and 1/4 hours North of Nadi Airport.  We spent the weekend there during our house hunting trip.  We stayed in two Bures (Isabella called them "Cottages") that were side by side with incredible ocean views.



Fijian music is a major part of the Fijian culture.  Isabella and Everett enjoy "music appreciation" everyday...











Most everyone in Fiji speaks English, but we are working on our Fijian... 
Hello                    Bula       (Boo-lah)
Good Morning     Yadra     (Yan-dra)
Good Bye             Moce     (Moe-they)
Thank you            Vinaka   (Vee-na-ka)





Of course, one of our favorite past times is finding coconuts and having Dad cut them open so we can eat the coconut meat and drink the coconut milk.  Dad purchased a machete (actually two...) so he can cut open the coconuts like a true Fijian!

We pick up bread from the restaurant at the resort so we can feed the fish.

Another beautiful weekend in Fiji- and it was back to Denarau Island on Sunday night.  Tom left for work early on Monday morning, and as Everett got his day started, he looked at me and said, "It feels good to be back at the Radisson."  I guess he appreciates modern conveniences (like central air conditioning) like his mom. 

Fiji Boy

Everett was the first one to get sick in Fiji...  We spent the weekend on a house hunting trip in Wananavu.  As we drove up on Friday, we had to pull over so Everett could get sick (I thought he was car sick from the VERY bumpy road)- thank goodness he told me!  (Note to self- put paper towels and wipes in car)  After lunch he got sick again.  As the day progressed, he continued to throw up more frequently, but he was always in good spirits.  Mom and Ev spent the evening in the Bure, as Isabella and Dad had a relaxing dinner together in the restaurant.  Dad was kind enough to send Mom dinner and a botttle of wine.  Mom and Everett got very little sleep Friday night, but eveything was back to normal on Saturday.  What a trooper...

On Thursday, October 13th Isabella and Everett had their first golf lesson.  Some Kiwi friends, Emma and Katie joined us at the Denarau Golf and Raquet Club for the lesson which was taught by Billy.

Our lesson was scheduled for 8am, which I soon found out was not early enough to beat the heat!  Our second lesson is scheduled for 7am.  Any earlier than that, and we may have to give up outdoor sports...

Nothing like fresh coconut! 

There was a lot swimming this weekend!  Lots of time was spent on the beach.  There was a beautiful sunset on Friday...

On Sunday, we drove down to the Coral Coast.  We visited The Outrigger Resort, where we had lunch. 

We decided that it wasn't the best beach for the kids to get snorkeling time due to the amount of sharp coral.  So we drove back up the Queens Road to the Inter-Continental Hotel.  A gorgeous property with beautiful beaches!