Bula!

After leaving our friends at Solscape with hugs, backpacker Biblers, and pictures we headed to Joanna's house which was such a blessing, as we had home cooked meals, laundry, internet, and beds, which we have learnt are luxuries. We are currently in Fiji, where "Bula"s and coconuts are in abundance, and staying cool is a failed art. We stepped off the plane to a shock of heat/humidity, especially for us Canadians! As we arrived at the resort we laughed at the "watch for falling coconuts sign." before being shown to our bure, a beautiful open air dorm with a thatched roof, then took a dip in the warm ocean to cool off...we snorkeled, played volleyball and soccer, and met some great locals and visitors. We partook in a kava ceremony which means we are now family at this resort. We later let down what has become our daily ritual of letting down mosquito nets and trying to sleep in the heat, usually a few shades darker than we had been upon morning. Yesterday we went to visit another island and enjoyed the small village. The people there welcomed us with lots of songs and some dance by the Fijian children, and kava. Some of us also enjoyed playing with a few of the Fijian children, who were shy and first, but fascination with our cameras soon had these cuties talking! It was cool to see how these people live with less than us and in not as nice conditions, but they're still smiling and willing to open their village to us. Today we enjoyed some fish in coconut cream, veggies, and lime juice during cooking class. I personally love the Fijian culture, and everything about Fiji. God really outdid himself in creation here! It's really something to eat fresh papaya and pineapple each morning while staring out at the gorgeous ocean. God's gorgeous, plain and simple. We've learnt that most of Fiji is Christian and we look forward to going with our friend Joe to his local church on Sunday. Some of us also got to pray for a guy who had boils on his leg and he is now healed, Praise God! Later!