Reisaverin

"Coup Survivor"

Posted by Reisaverin | 30th December 2006

“Coup survivor”

So, for those of you who were not been informed, I spent the past three weeks in Fiji. I arrived there on Thursday, November 30th, four days before the coup took place and the military took over the government. Sounds dramatic doesn’t it? Well, it really wasn’t. Aside from feeling a little nervous before leaving, and nervous enough to decide to avoid Suva (Fiji’s capital) the day of the coup, it really did not affect me. Returning from Taveuni (where I spent most of my time), I took the ferry to Suva and a local bus from Suva to Pacific Harbour. Aside from a few roadblocks with bored soldiers, I didn’t notice a whole lot of military activity.

My first day in Fiji I decided to go shopping for some pareus (or as wrap-around skirts are locally known, sulus). I bought two for myself and one each for Annie and Joy as Christmas presents. I probably paid too much, but at least I was done with all my souvenir shopping. The store clerk was really disappointed when

Continued | My Kiwi Adventures

Wiki Travel Guide

Reisaverin hasn't been active in the wiki travel guide yet. Have you?