We went downtown to see VIVID again this year - it is so beautiful to see the ionic tourist sites all lit up (this year the Opera House had an aboriginal theme). We went on a week night this year and it was less crowded -- instead of being surrounded by a million of our closest friends, it was only a few thousand. It was cold so we rugged up and headed out. After living in Sydney for over 3 years, we are not used to the cold anymore and have become quite "SOFT".
DP joined us for VIVID! So fun to have him come along :) |
We were also able to take the girls back to Fiji for six days. Tom was awarded the President's Award at Stryker this year - well done sweetheart. The award was an all expense paid trip to FIJI for two. We wanted to make it a bit longer and to take the kids so we did! We stayed at the Intercontinental Hotel Natadola Bay on the Coral Coast of Fiji. It was a great trip filled with relaxation and sun, sun, sun. We went to visit Batiri Village where Tom was the chief, drinking KAVA with a little tribal dancing -YES!!! The Fijian Village people had never seen such a lively performance from a visiting chief. I am quite certain his photo and legend will live on for many, many years. We went snorkeling to see NEMO and DORY! We watched a Fijian Fire-show just after sunset and came back feeling relaxed and happy! It was a true Fijian holiday filled with BULAS and VINAKAS.
The school in the village. |
Rugby Field |
Kindy, Year 1 & 2 classroom |
Netball court |
Coconut purchased from the village children, 5 dollars plus a dollar for the straw - Smart kids. |
Cutest village boy...he came out of his house to see us. :) |
Every village has a chapel...they are very religious. |
Making Kava |
The REAL Chief |
Sunsets are UNREAL! |
Moses from the village came to see the CHIEF! |
BULA! |
Last Day feeling rested and relaxed! |