Bula!
Looking back at our time in Rabulu Village I see the beauty of the simplicity in Village life. A small community of 72 houses full of people who welcomed us not only into their way of life but into their homes as part of their families. We not only became part of families but also party of a community; the time there was peaceful, the village safe everyone so friendly and kids (nuggets) running around everywhere! The houses are just what you need to be comfortable and outside your window there is probably a mango and coconut tree. Many of us spent our free afternoons with our village family horseback riding through sugar cane fields, climbing mountains, visiting a beautiful beach or just spending time hanging out in the village. We also got to visit the Fiji Water Plant which was only about 20 minutes away from Rabulu.
Our group worked really hard with our new friends to complete a cement pathway from the grade school to the road so that during the rainy season the kids don’t have to walk through mud. We mixed cement, carried rocks from the river, dug up dirt, planted flowers and had a great time working hard.
Our two weeks started and ended with a special Kava ceremony. “Kava” is a root that is mashed up and mixed with water; and tastes like the earth. Kava is usually followed by men sitting in a circle playing guitars and singing Figian songs and everyone dancing and having a great time! Leaving was emotional for the villagers and for us as we had made so many new friends and had so many amazing experiences we will never forget.
The two weeks in the Village flew by and after our free day and Karaoke night in the city of Nadi we are ready to fly to New Zeland tomorrow to continue our adventure!
Tiko, Drendre, Vindo mani; Marow taiki mogu Bula
(live laugh love and enjoy your life)
Mauvais (Goodbye)
Krysten