Fiji was a fascinating place for us to begin our trip. The people are very friendly and invite you into their homes as you pass them by. We were lucky enough to visit a school with children the same ages as you! We also went to a village and attended church. Everyone sat on the ground with their legs crossed and the kids sang beautiful songs. 

There were a few things about Fiji that we were lucky enough to learn while we were there. Many of the people living on the main island are from the smaller islands. In fact, when the boys and girls reach the age of 14, they move to the main island to attend school! These boys and girls either live in dorms, with relatives, or in some cases, their parents go with them until they finish school. 

The toilets were also somewhat different in Fiji. There are two buttons on the top that...well...are used depending on what you leave behind. 

We also discovered that mosquito nets are very helpful in Fiji. At night, our beds were covered with a giant mosquito net to protect us from bites. It was a lot like camping, somewhat exciting to wake up in and we didn't get bit at all!

The food in Fiji was delicious! We had fresh fruit everyday which included Papaya, Paw Paw ( a local fruit), mangoes, and pineapple. Our lunches and dinners were usually meat in a cream sauce with lots of veggies, rice, coleslaw (they love their coleslaw!), and potatoes. 

The favorite sports of Fiji, according to the fourth grade girls we spoke with, are Net Ball, Rugby, and Volleyball. Net ball, we were told, is a lot like basketball, but you don't bounce the ball and you can't run. You can only take one step and then pass it to another player. The object is to shoot the ball through the hoop for points. 

Overall, we had a wonderful time in Fiji and were sad to leave. We met lots of new friends and had some great experiences. Now, we are in New Zealand on our next adventure around the world!