Sunday 16th MayToday we drove back to Nadi. First we had to pack all the seafood in an ice box to make sure it didn't go bad during the 4 hour drive back, well, we of didn't want it all to cook in the heat of the boot of the car now!! After an emotional goodbye to dads sister & family, we hit the road. We stopped at various points along the coastal road so I could take some pictures, we also stopped at 'The Prawn Shop' just passed Navua as I wanted to buy so...

Today was the first time I drove in Fiji, I drove from Nadi to Suva with my aunty and nephew in tow. As it was the first time I've driven in Fiji I was a little nervous but after 10 mins I was cruising along, taking in the scenery and loving every minute of it!! The road ran along the south coast of Viti Levu along the coastline so you can imagine the scenery..........it was crystal blue sea and palm trees all the way. We stopped in a town call Navua for sone fo...

I have arrived in the paradise that is Fiji After the short 3 hour flight from Auckland I was met off the plane by my cousin Ashish who works at the airport. I truly felt like a VIP because he walked me straight pass the massive queues at passport control to the 'diplomatic passport' desk which is only designated for dignitaries from around the world. Like I said, i truly felt like royalty lol Its not what you know hey?!?!?! Having collected my suitcase and ma...

So my final week began with an awesome weekend in Rotorua This city is known for its thermal activity with spas, active geysers and hot spring pools. Unfortunately its also known for the sulphur smell (or more stench!) in the air which makes it smell like rotten eggs most of the time but you get used to it after a while....... After a 3 hour drive from Auckland through some amazing landscapes (Middle Earth comes to mind....) and finding a motel for the night w...

So my 2nd week is complete and what a fun fulfilled week it was I stayed with me cousin sister who I haven't seen in 19 years, it was so nice to see her, meet her family and get to know her again. It was funny when I asked her what does she remember of me, her reply was 'not much Rob' so I remeinded her about how she always used to bring me a cup of Milo when I last saw her which made her laugh..... We visited the Auckland Aquarium which was full of amazing se...