Fiji Fotos...
Avalon
Mon 17 Nov 2003 02:14
   The islands of Fiji may be often visited but most of
the 300 are very little seen. Within 20 miles of the many famous resorts there
lies some of the nicest
anchorages we have yet
stopped in. The Yasawa group have some of the most dramatic views in Fiji
and together with the continued traditional village life
made a great spot to take our visiting friend Rich and
Claire.
 The custom of asking permission to visit traditional
waters is still observed in these parts. Once anchored you are required to
present a gift of kava root
to the village chief or spokesman who then takes on
responsibility for your time on and around his lands. This can sometimes lead to
embarrassing
situations as you sit cross
legged in his hut trying to swallow this rough tasting local drink and
follow the correct clapping procedure!
     Its hard to
imagine people living in grass huts 30 miles from where 747 land hundreds of
tourists on a daily basis, but that's the Fiji way of life
 A short
sail south of the Yasawa group is another kind of paradise. The many
resorts of the Mamanuca group cater to tourist of every budget,
even grotty yachties are allowed to
swim in the pool at Musket cove!
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