Fiji Things to Do Tips by geanster

We snorkeled out at Treasure Island while I was in Fiji. It's near the Beachcomber island. I'm sure some of the other islands would be just as nice, but wow. The water is So perfectly clear, and the coral reef gives you a sense of security from sharks and you can just swim out there forever. Make sure you load the sunscreen on your back and the back of your legs and arms though. Trust me, as if you forget, you'll pay 23$ fiji dollars for a bottle of 45 spf sunscreen. :)
The first day was great. The 2nd day, the tide had went out and everything that had been so far below before was now very close. Violet starfish, beautiful fluorescent corals. Incredible.

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Address: http://www.fiji-treasure.com/
Website: http://www.fiji-treasure.com/

Nadi is the home to the largest Hindu temple in the Southern Hemisphere and is a 'must stop' for visitors wishing to experience the cultural and architectural diversity for which Fiji is well known.

The three-part Sri Siva-Subramaniya temple is dedicated to the deity Murugan whose statue, specially carved in India, is housed in the main temple. The second part of the complex is Ganesh temple, while the thirds section is the Meenakshi and Shiva Temple.

The intricate craftsmanship of the individual statues within the temple is the work of eight craftsmen brought to Fiji from India. The height, weight, and width of each design has a specific religious meaning and the main sanctum of the building has been built to conform to the size of the statue it will house so that the correct vibrations are present for devotees during prayer.

The traditional Dravidian architecture of the temple is rarely seen outside Indian, and is , according to traditions, laid down thousands of years ago. If you decide to visit this unique structure, please remember this is a Holy Hindu Shrine and show the appropriate respect.

-Even though I did stop and take photos of this temple, this detailed information was taken from http://www.bulafiji.com/activity/listing/temple.htm

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This photo is the view while standing in front of the temple and looking to my right.

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The Fiji Museum was a fascinating stop as it allowed us to quench our curiosity about the cannibalistic history of the islands. It's really quite gruesome as one would expect and they have many of the real cannibal forks and accounts of different individual missionaries, and enemies eaten and the ritual's that revolved around it. For example, they wouldn't touch the meat with their hands, but they'd still eat it off of the special 4-pronged square/circular forks.

The museum is set in the middle of Suva's historical Thurston Gardens. You'll also have the opportunity to see some of the ancient boats that the people used years ago like the one on the photo.

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Phone: Tel: +679 3315944
Directions: Hours - Mon-Thur: 9:30am - 4:00pm
Fri: 9:30am- 3.30pm
Sat & Public Holidays: 9:30am - 4:00pm
Sunday- Closed

Admission in Fijian dollars -
Visitors $F5.50; Children 4-12 yrs- F$3.30; Children under 4 yrs- Free
Locals- F$2.20; Students- F$0.50.
Website: www.fijimuseum.org.fj
Other Contact: Email: info@fijimuseum.org.fj

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