Fijian Village, Drinking Kava and Sigatoka Sand Dunes. Fiji

Fijian food spread

We went to a Fijian village for lunch and they generously cooked a full spread of delicious meal for us (as you can see in the photo).


Kava

Before that, we were served Kava, a traditional Fijian drink made from the roots of Kava (Piper methysticum). That is a traditional Kava bowl which they use to make the Kava drink. It is suppose to have a soothing or calming effect. I drank so many cups that I became a frequent toilet visitor! If you had the chance to drink any chinese herbal soups or drinks, you can sort of guess how Kava will taste like. But it also leaves your tongue feeling a bit strange, like there is sort of a coating over it. Can't think how to explain it. Brain not working....hahaha


Sigatoka Sand Dunes

Later, we visited the Sigatoka Sand Dunes which is located near the sea. It is Fiji's first national park. It is also an important archaeological site.



My shadow. I was wearing a short pants, up to my knees. Since it was breezy, being so near to the sea, the sand kept hitting (er....for lack of a better word.....am so sleepy right now, can't think) my legs. Painful! Needless to say, my shoes had so much sand in them after that.



The reflection of the sun rays on my camera lense produced the rainbow effect in the picture. I was quite surprised when I saw it at first, I thought what happened. But then I realised that it was the sun.

Next up: The Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands