Fiji – The Yasawa Group No. 2

The Barefoot lodge on Drawaqua island was beautiful: a lovely resort with small cottages (called bures), sunrise and sunset restaurants right on the beach. The surrounding reef is very healthy with an amazing variety of fish and colorful corals. While we had dinner the sun set over the ocean.

Because of the great snorkeling Eva decided to do a cave dive which turned out to be a great idea. The corals might have been the best she has ever seen. Time flew by very quickly in the Barefoot lodge (also because we met Mus and Roman (see section “Peopl”) and way to soon it was time for the next island again.

It is one of the most northern islands in the Yasawas – Tavewa island. While Eva took a nap Niels made friends with the whole staff (thanks to Tomu) and came back to the Bure with many gifts (coconuts, mangos and citrus leaves for tea). Being addicted to diving, Eva couldn’t resist the opportunity to participate in shark feeding (Lemon sharks, many Reef sharks and !Bull Sharks!). One evening we were invited by Tomu to a Kava ceremony with the staff. Turning down this offer is considered a serious insult to Fijians, therefore we gave it a try. Kava, is made from a pepper plant but only the root is used. The powder is mixed in a huge wooden bowl with fresh water. It looks and taste like muddy rain water. It is known for its pleasant relaxation effect and after one cup you begin to feel your lips and tongue tingle a bit (compared to a local anesthetic at the dentist).

The last island was Nanuya Balavu where Eva talked Niels into an Open Water Dive Certification Course. Hence Niels was busy most of the time diving and preparing for the exam while Eva had relaxing time. Surprisingly, the “great” Dr. MüWi passed the final exam and now, he is not only a Dr. but also a certified diver 😉

The time flew by and our 12 days in Fiji were over to soon. After all time doesn’t pass by slower in Fiji – no Fiji time!

Welcome committee of the Barefoot lodge 03_Barefoot_05

Happy Niels with Peppi`s sunnies 03_Barefoot_15 03_Barefoot_02

Impressions of Eva´s favorite island – Drawaqua03_Barefoot_04 03_Barefoot_0603_Barefoot_08 03_Barefoot_09 03_Barefoot_10 03_Barefoot_11 03_Barefoot_12

Time for a group picture with Mus and Roman (see people section)03_Barefoot_13

Last sunset in the Barefoot Lodge03_Barefoot_01

The Yasawa Flyer to the next island – Tavewa island03_Barefoot_14

Cave diving in Fiji03_Barefoot_16 03_Barefoot_17 03_Barefoot_18 03_Barefoot_19

Feeding amazing bullsharks 04_Coralview_02 04_Coralview_03 04_Coralview_04 04_Coralview_05 04_Coralview_06

Beaches on Tavewa island in the afternoon04_Coralview_0104_Coralview_08

If you can´t see us we are in the middle – white spots 04_Coralview_07

Having a Kava ceremony with Tomu and the rest of the staff 04_Coralview_09

Yes, we tried that muddy water 04_Coralview_10

Ritual after the great success of passing the Open Water Course – having a beer through a snorkel05_Mantaray_01

Goodbye last island alias Nanuya Balavu 05_Mantaray_02

4 thoughts on “Fiji – The Yasawa Group No. 2

  1. Happy New Year! Gratulation Niels, zum Dr. und was mich natürlich besonders freut, zum OWD!!! Gruss aus dem 40C heissen Alice Springs. Am 05.01. fliege ich dann zum Tauchen in die Philippinen (zuerst Coron, dann Apo, Bohol, Malapascua, Padre Burgos). Vielleicht sieht man sich ja wieder. Gruss. Dominik

    • Hi Dominik, happy New Year auch an Dich! Viel Spaß noch in Australien und insbesondere beim tauchen in den Philippinen.

  2. Hi there,
    So beautiful pictures! And what a great luck you had with the flight (later post 🙂
    Waiting for the next adventures.
    BR,
    The Finns settled down in Wellington

    • Hi, how are you? Great to hear that you settled down in Wellington. What about your kids? How is school working for them?

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