Getting ready for a tourist visit is a lot of work for the women of the village of Wailevu, across the bay, but you'd never know it from their welcoming smiles.
We were unprepared for the beauty and gentleness of the Fiji Islands we visited. This is definitely a place we wish to visit again. Next time, we'd spend more time snorkeling the fascinating reefs, but the village visits warmed our hearts.
This four-classroom school at Kasavu settlement had local newspapers in its small library. Education is highly valued. A coconut palm was planted here in honor of each state represented in our group.
Giving Jack lessons on drying kava. The village of Naidi was filled with smiling children who loved to chat and giggle with the strangers.
Jack learns about the art of drying kava at the welcoming village of Naidi,.
The view from Daku Gardens Resort, outside Savusavu.
