Fiji Phase 19- Week 4-5

Wednesday saw the start of fish points with a house reef snorkel, and also a jubilant Theresa and Ciaran as they passed their open water dives. A few of us headed off to the outer reef, enjoying some duck diving into the many holes and crevices making up the reef, a Hawksbill turtle came along for company. Thursday was the start of size estimations measuring sticks underwater with a 20% margin of error; some took to it better than others.

Saturday was Colin’s birthday which was a great end to the week considering a hammock incident. Halloween was also a highlight complete with a staff Addams Family, scary spice, Harry Potter, pirate, skeleton, failed surgery patient and many more. After a Sunday in Navatu, Monday saw the entrance of bad weather and a very strong drift dive at Lovers.

Ellen sadly left on Thursday, but Thursday also saw our first fundraiser in Namalata where there was a flushing toilet! The Kava was broken out early, as was the guitars, leading to a very fun afternoon all for a good cause.


Friday meant ladies night and Guy Fawkes. The ladies from the village arrived with cake in hand and we put on the tea, we partied the night away with games including pass the parcel, bingo, a lot of dancing, limbo and musical statues. Our effigy was burnt and the Fireworks came out and it was a great show that the whole island could hear! The highlight of the night was when the ladies broke the bench next to the volleyball court, maybe it should be ‘eat less’ from now on.

Saturday saw some amazing dives at Ariels; Sam spotted 5 sharks along with some turtles. Sunday lead us to Raviravi for church and Kava. Ciaran’s birthday treat came in the form of the opportunity to serve the Kava and he rose to the challenge on his special day.

Chris