Our time on Fiji was always going to be a little different from others who come to the south pacific. We were here looking for a totally unique experience and were not disappointed with what we found. Amongst the 300 tropical islands, one stood out; surrounded by coral reefs, filled with lush jungle and jagged mountains lay an island, Vorovoro. A desert island that beyond its enchanting and dramatic exterior reveals a hidden glow. An evolving island community that models sustainable living and acts to improve and inspire both the local community and the fortunate few who visit this magical place. This is where our unforgettable journey began... I should be on commission!

Vorovoro lies just off the north shore of Fiji's north island, Vanua Levu. To get there a boat was needed but before that, a very crampt hot plane. We flew into the nearest town, Labasa, which was very small and practically undiscovered. We were told that we were the only tourists for miles; I think we finally got off the beaten track. We met the chief, a nominated tribe member who occupies the chieftain role for a month, the project director who arrived on the island for a week and has stayed there for a year and a half and Wavu, the Fijian word for bridge and the link between the voice of the community and the tribe. They all made us feel really welcome and off we went to buy a few necessities; a Sulu, which is a Fijian sarong and kava, the Fijians version of Mexico's mojito or Britain's beer! A cultural must have!

Our first steps onto the island were like stepping into a new world. It was slightly overwhelming but after the initial excitement, we got stuck in straight away. We soon were known to try our hands at anything and there was a lot to get stuck into. We made tables and shelters, learnt how to spear and line fish, maintained existing buildings and even found time to watch the sun set, but for us the biggest attraction was yet to come.

The people. An asset to their beautiful country and culture. The friendly, welcoming and energetic people made Vorovoro a home from home. An island full of big hearts, wide smiles and hilarious one liners! They made this journey a very rewarding experience.

Our days quickly passed by but each with a valuable lesson, whether it happened to be in the form of learning the meke (traditional Fijian dance), attending Fijian ceremonies or drinking kava with the boys, they all added a new dimension to our time here. One day in particular was very memorable. We visited the local school on the adjacent island where we met all the school kids. We worried that it would be like the rich white people visiting but it turned out to be the complete opposite. The school was run by the community, which included our tribe and us visiting was not only a thank you for the people who have helped there before us, but a chance to help the kids and the school who need it. On the day we went they had no water, as their tank was broke, the next week our tribe went back and fixed it for them. It was a mutual agreement where two kinds of education meet, a comprehensive education for them and a life lesson for us, a priceless experience. Another lesson we learnt was not to forget how much energy 10 year old's have, especially 50 of them they made us feel 50!

There are so many stories to tell and too little lines to fill. We will finish with a taster for you. Jon the boat captain took us out to the reef for a night fishing trip. Mentally prepared with days of unsuccessful self taught spear fishing gave us the mind set, we just needed the fish. The last trip turned out zero aquatic animals so we left the shore with 20 mouths watering to feed. Who steps up, the Adams, an unstoppable fish catching force that in an hour pulled in four fish on their first go. Please don't discredit us with that beginners luck malarkey we were just born to provide! The tribe was pleased with the catch we just had to kill them, gut them and prepare them too. All in a days work hey!

Our time in Fiji was amazing and another near perfect experience. Since leaving, we have been blown away by so much; places, culture or people it just gets better and better. Vorovoro was no exception, a once in a lifetime chance to experience what most people only ever refer to. "What would you bring to a desert island?" An Adam?!

Atama & Atama