Watch out Fiji, because here comes Carpe Diem. After what seemed like the endless days of traveling, we arrived in Nadi during the wee hours of the morning. While the lack of sleep was prevalent on the faces of all the group members, the Fiji sun rising over the mountaintops and the excitement of reaching our destination pushed us through our first day. The next morning Ben and Simone took the group up to the roof of the hostel for a morning yoga session. We decided to try and incorporate yoga in the mornings as much as possible. During our orientation, the group quickly became a close family of travelers; all eagerly participating in anything and everything that came to hand. We also came to appreciate and enjoy the local food which consists of curry spice dishes as well as Indian influenced cuisine. The group had time to make friends with one another as well as the Nadi locals (who were all very friendly, especially to Ben who got the pleasure of sitting next to the affectionate Bill the cab driver). On the third day the group traveled to beautiful Natandola beach to celebrate the end of our Fiji orientation. Next, we are headed off to the village of Togovera for our homestays and we hope to continue what has been an amazing experience for all of us.
