08 June, 2009

Fiji resort and spa, Denerau Island











Our trip this time was supposed to be on the main island, where the Nadi (pronounced nan-dee) International Airport is located. We felt that since we had less time, we would stay closer to the airport. The suite was very nice, but from the get-go, we had some issues. Frank needed to do payroll and the internet was not functional. I was trying to unpack and could not find anywhere for folded clothes, so when i saw the 2x3 foot door in the bathroom wall, I thought maybe i'd found it. I pulled on the knob and the door FELL out of the wall, striking my head. in an effort to duck, I threw my right elbow forward. It hit the elbow (cutting and bruising it) and continued on to the floor, crashing into and breaking the toilet on the way down. The door, turned out to be a metal framed, concrete filled, tile covered, to cover the on demand water heater. Frank said it weighted at least 50 pounds.
Frank called the manager, he called the local physician...He said I'd live so we changed rooms (to one w/o a broken toilet)... and the next morning (internet still not working) we moved out. It also did not help, that I had an AWFUL headache and the next door neighbors had a screaming 2 year old. Today Frank filled out a review of the hilton, sent to him by hilton... he told me that he wasn't very nice.

02 June, 2009

Crested pigeons











When they show up (like always!), the other birds chase them away, even though the other birds are much smaller. Then when the other birds leave, they are so busy fighting and showing off their tail feathers, again, they get little to eat! They are so DUMB!!

This morning's visitors





















These 2 come around about once a day.





They are easily frightened so getting their picture is always tough.

Sunrises











They are equally as beautiful as the sunset, however they are usually pinks and purples, rather than the gold of the sunsets.

sunset again











This time of year, they are so gold. Somehow I just cannot resist taking a few shots!

Fiji again

We are leaving for Fiji again, first thing tomorrow morning. Will likely not be around much until after the weekend. :)

Bats











Not all of the birds here are beautiful, in fact, there is a flock of HUGE bats that live just about 2 blocks from here. (there are 100's of them)They were just arriving back home yesterday morning when we were on our bike ride. The wing span on most of them if over 2 feet!!!