Fiji

= = = **Transportation!** = = New York to Suva = Korean Air- $2,490 Flight time 33 hours and 40 min 7,939 miles = Los Angeles to Nadi = Pacific Sun-$2,147 Flight Time 31hrs and 50min 5,536 miles = Chicago to Suva = Pacific Sun and American Airlines-$1,900 45hrs and 20min 7,257 miles = = = **Currency!** = 1 Fiji dollar to 0.57united states dollar = = = **Food!** = = TEMA's (Namatakula) CASSAVA CAKE RECIPE: = Cassava Coconut Milk Bit of brown sugar and butter use a grate to scrape the cassava into small pieces smaller than a grain of rice. do the same with the Coconut, then squeeze the milk out of the coconut. (If you cannot get a coconut, coconut milk from the shop will do. mix the scraped cassava with sugar to make it a nice brown colour add the coconut milk to create a thick mixture rub the inside of a dish with butter to prevent sticking put it straight away into a hot over this is not a bread so the cake takes about 45 minutes to make. cut the cake which should have a firm bur moist and soft feel and be brown on top with a thin skin. Cassava cake is delicious and is normally served with afternoon tea or breakfast = = = **COCONUT FISH SOUP** = 2 lbs. fish heads & carcasses (cod, snapper or similar). 7 cups water; 2tsp salt. 1 large onion, dash pepper 1 small whole chili. 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cups thick coconut cream (not sweetened) lemon slices & chopped green onions for garnish Bring first 6 ingredients to simmering point and maintain until fish is soft. Skim periodically. Strain off stock and adjust seasoning if necessary. Stir in lemon juice & coconut cream and heat thoroughly -- do not boil. Garnish with lemon slice & chopped green onions. Yields six portions = = = Attractions! =

=**Nature Attrations** = = = = = **__Sigatoka River__** = = = = = **Museum/Monument** = = = = =  **__Fiji Museum__** = = = **Historical Site** = = =  **__Borron House__** **It was built in 1927 by the Honourable James M. Boron for his father, Mr James Sawers Kidston Braddock Borron. It was designed by architect R.A. Derrick also the founder and Principal of the Davuilevu Technical School, later to be called Derrick Technical Institute, now Fiji National University, Samabula campus.** **This historical site was built in 1927 and is still standing to this day that is what makes this hosue so special. This "house" is now a school. Seeing this house is not the only learning experience you get when you go to see it. There is also a institue of people learning in there to.** = = = = = **Activity** = = =   **__Mana Island Day Cruise__** = = = **Extra** = = =  __**TUI TAI**__ **Adventure ship operating in the Pacific Cultural Triangle, providing guests a remarkable look at three distinct cultures that history and circumstance have put together within a nearby triangle of islands. In addition to visiting islands where indigenous Fijians live, Tui Tai sails to islands where Polynesians and Micronesians were relocated after World War II, and where the villagers live in their historically natural ways. Tui Tai is probally one of the most site seeing things i found while researching Fiji. I was suprised by the site seeing in this area. The area provides you with history, and the present day, which is very interesting becuase not many places can give you that in one area of land.**
 * Sigatoka River is the longest river on the island of Viti Levu, running from the hills of the Navosa Province right down to the sand dunes in Kulukulu, on the famous Coral Coast. The river provides locals with fresh water mussels, fish, prawns, eels, water for agriculture and for drinking.The river was used as the only means of transport from the coast to the interior right up until the late 1950's. The travel time for many villagers from Navosa in those days was 3 days down alone, with the return journey being even longer.Today the river is open to tourists and locals to see first-hand the natural beauty of the river and interior, all from the comfort of the safari jet boat.**
 * Located in the heart of Suva's botanical gardens, the Fiji Museum holds a remarkable collection which includes archaeological material dating back 3,700 years and cultural objects representing both Fiji's indigenous inhabitants and other communities that have settled in the island group over the past 100 years. This museum isn't like no ordianry museum in the United States. The Reason I say this is because they have many things that are historical from there country. Fiji was also apart of World War Two so they also have many historical things that alot of people would love to see. Museums aren't only fun to go to, but you are also learning about the history in Fiji. **
 * First you'll board a luxury catamaran and cruise through the beautiful Mamanuca Islands on your way to Mana Island. The catamaran will meander through crystal waters of the lagoon to the beach; from there the day is yours! Take advantage of Mana Island Resort's amenities - grab an umbrella drink (not included) and find a spot by the pool or under a shady palm on one of Mana's secluded beaches. You'll also be treated to a delicious barbecue-style lunch!In the lagoon, you can swim, snorkel and enjoy a host of water activities (at an additional cost) including jetsking, waterskiing, parasailing and wakeboarding. **

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Mana Island Resort & Spa is situated in Mana Island's Mamanuca Islands neighborhood, which is close to North Beach. In addition to a restaraunt, Mana Island Resort & Spa features a private beach. Other features of the hotel include a full-time spa and a marina. =====

= Club Fiji Resort =

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Club Fiji Resort is situated in Nadi, the resort is close to Wailoaloa Beach and Port Denarau. In additon to two restaraunts, Club FIji Resort features a private beach. Other features of the resort include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. =====

= Weather / Climate =

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Fiji is known for its warm weather climate, maritime climate, and its moderate temperature year round. The average temperature at any given time is around 78-88 degrees Fahrenheit. With this said, there are two distinct seasons in Fiji; wet and dry season. The wet season is from November to April. This is the time when most of the rain will fall. The average rainfall is 78 inches - 118 inches per year. The warmer season occur in May to October. The humidity during this time is sometimes high, but usually it is fairly low. All of this makes Fiji on of the most sought after vacation destination in the world. =====