http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/05/fiji-military-chief-stages-coup-travel-warning/
In the vast South Pacific Ocean there is a group of islands rolled out like dice east of Australia. In the midst are the Fiji Islands:
http://www.top-photogalleries.com/photos/photogallery/Map_of_Fiji_Islands,_Fiji./69/69/312/0/Yes.html
Fiji is composed of about 330 islands. The largest island is Viti Levu, which literally means to "Big Fiji." The second largest island is Vanua Levu, just to the northeast of Viti Levu. Fiji is popular among tourists for its tropical atmosphere, diving, resorts, and cultural experiences such as drinking kava (which will have its own post), fire dancing, mekes (also more on this later), etc.
In the Eastern Division lies the Lau Group of the Fiji Islands which is more isolated from the tourist industry of the west. In this group of islands you will find some of the last remaining subsistence economies and more traditional culture of Fiji. These islands have few resources for receiving outside material culture. There is no Walmart, mall, movie theatre, or internet cafe in the Lau Group. Indeed, you will not even find The Big Bear in the Lau group (The Big Bear is a department store found on the main island, containing several floors and meeting all of your consumer needs. Mala and I went there to purchase mosquito nets).
Fiji is such an interesting place because these two environments mix and mingle with each other, continually shaping Fiji's culture.
Just a brief introduction. More to come.
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