Archive for February, 2009

Watching the Oscars with a Fijian chief

Posted in February 27th, 2009

by Jim McNish
Monday was the big day – we were off to meet Ratu Apenisa, the gentleman most likely to succeed as the next High Chief of all the islands. Everyone met for breakfast dressed in their finery. The shirts and dresses looked like an explosion in a flower shop. Craig and I [...]

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Leleuvia, our new island home

Posted in February 27th, 2009

by admin in Leleuvia, beach, fiji, gap year, sea cucumbers, sea snake, volunteer

by Jim McNish
It is very difficult to describe the beauty of the island of Leleuvia as we approached. The water around it is fifty shades of blue, a fringe of white sand gives way to palms and fruit trees in the centre and as we got nearer we could look over the side to see [...]

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Nadi to Leleuvia – our first days in Fiji

Posted in February 27th, 2009

by admin in Leleuvia, canoes, dolphins, eco lodge, fiji, gap year, rainforest

by Jim McNish
A pod of spinner dolphins burst through the gin-clear water and as they leapt in front of the boat my heart leapt with them. It was our first full day on Leleuvia and there were eight volunteers plus Howard, Seru and Joni on the boat. We were on our way [...]

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Rain, rain go away…

Posted in February 9th, 2009

by admin in andavadoaka, blue ventures, bok bok, children, club alo alo, coral, diving, fish, madagascar, pirogue, volunteer

By Angela Walker
Greetings from Andava’s sun drenched beautiful beaches and turquoise waters!
Firstly, just to let you all know, we are all fine and well and are in a safe place here, away from any political troubles there have been recently in some towns and cities in Madagascar. Hopefully the issues will be resolved quickly.
So, news [...]

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