"Time Out" in Fiji: September 20

Ate breakfast which was good. We decided to drive to the dunes just outside of Sigatoka. We have been told that they are the only sand dunes on Viti Levu.

I have decided that I must be related to Laman and Lemuel. We got walking and hit the dunes. The sand was really hot and I was in sandals that did not protect my feet. Of course, we were taking steps upward and then sliding back down some. Frustrating when one is trying to hurry. I murmured up the dune, down the other side of the dune, and across the next dune to the shoreline. Scott is so patient. After we sat for a while watching the ocean, I realized that I had not been a great traveling companion. The view was gorgeous, the walk was great, and I should have been more positive.

Up the Dune. Hot! Hot!

Down the Dune. Still Hot! Hot!

Cooling Off My Feet After the Walk.
Behind Scott's Back is the Ocean.

We spent quite awhile watching the surf. This is the only beach we know of on Viti Levu that does not have a reef so there really is a surf. It was a treat. Afterwards we walked along the beach to the trail that took us through trees back to dune headquarters.

Close Up of a Hoodoo

The Trail Back to Headquarters.
Notice the Hoodoos tied to the trees.

A Tree and It's Roots Along The Way

Afterwards we went to the Outrigger Resort to check it out. Scott loves to 'check out' resorts. When we drove in, the gatekeeper told us that he was LDS. We had a lovely discussion with him and he told us how to see the resort easily. After we had walked around, we decided to eat at one of their restaurants. We had the best salad ever!!! It consisted of big chunks of avocado, mashed mango, bacon bits, and macadamia nuts on a bed of lettuce. I asked the waitress for the dressing recipe and this is what came back from the kitchen. Mayo, Bavarian mustard, tiny bits of bacon, and citrus sauce. Right! Citrus sauce. What is citrus sauce? Because of the color of the dressing, I assume that they used a blend of the limes here that have orange flesh, and lemon with sugar. It was not spicy nor piquant.

We both had massages this afternoon. She really worked on my shoulder that hurts. How is it that a massage therapist hurts the hurt and afterwards it all feels better? Ate an early dinner at the resort which was better tonight than it was last night. After dinner we sat out and watched the sun set. Pure Fiji.