Fiji First

Today was my 1st day in Fiji. While it wasn't that eventful, it was pretty worked up about it. Leaving home has always been difficult for me, and this time was no different. Luckily this time I was coming to a beautiful (and cheap) place. My bed for tonight cost about $14 and the place is the located on the beach, has a pool, and as a type this is even having some crazy "hava" ceremony that involves everyone singing and drinking some mystery drink from the same cup. Needless to say I wasn't too tempted to particate in that. There are people from all over the world here, but it is mostly English speakers from Australia, the US, and the UK. Nearly everyone is only here for only tonight becasue this is just a stopover place on the mainland of Fiji before going island hopping. 

I'm not here for that long so I'm just going to Beachcomber (http://www.beachcomberfiji.com) for two nights before returning here the night before my flight. I don't expect to have much electricity at Beachcomber, but I think I'm ready for the challence. Of course by ready I mean my iPhone is fully charged.

So far Fiji is a great place. The people are incredible. They are dark skinned and very cheerful. The service here is excellent, and there is NO tipping. Prices are still pretty cheap, but Fiji brand water is still expensive. I have spent more on water than I have on lodging so far.

It isn't always that easy to get online to check email or talk to people, but I have my cell phone with me and incoming text messagages just count as part of my normal plan. So, text me because it doesn't cost me anything extra to receive them.