As our time is drawing near to leaving our little paradise, the hours of the day seem shorter and shorter. Last Sunday, we were invited by the Fiji Club to speak to them at a fireside. Our good friends, Sitiveni and Kali, who always keep us informed on all of their activities and asked us weeks ago to do this. We were happy to do so. They presented these beautiful flower leis to us (they lasted for a week). We both spoke a little on the decisions and changes that take place in their lives. I liked this quote from Winston Churchill "To every man there comes in his lifetime, that special moment when he is figuratively, tapped on his shoulder and offered the chance to do something very special and unique to him and fitted to his talent. What a tragedy if that moment finds him unprepared or unqualified for the work which would have been his finest hour." That is what happened to you Dad last January, as he found himself prepared and qualified to take on this challenge and to make this change in his life. And now he may have found himself a new occupation. Anyway, I am very proud of him for doing such a great job. Part of his talk was on the special things he learned from the people in Fiji and living there. You might remember some of them. He had the group in the palm of his hand, laughing & crying. He is such a good speaker. I wish you all could have been there with us. Afterwards, they had fixed chicken curry and roti & pineapple square bars ( all Fiji favorites). We also got to meet many more of our Fiji friends. They always make us feel so much like family. Here is the new motto "No matter "where we are or who we are, we are all Fijians at HEART."
The last few weeks we have ventured out around the island somewhat enjoying the many sights to see. Yes, I am still trying my hand at the ukulele. I'm getting pretty good with "You are my Sunshine, my only sunshine". We made a trip out to the Makapu u Point to hike up to top to view the very important Light House. The trip up the path was made much easier and faster because of a fierce wind behind our backs. The view from the top was worth every step. Of course, the winds were against us all the way down.
I did a little snorkeling at this place called Sharks Cove (no sharks), but Dad did see some whales out in the distance spouting off and even saw a whales tale slap. So it was a good day. Last weekend we went to Kualoa Ranch and took a Jungle Expedition ride up and down the mountain side. It was an off the road ride, but we decided it wasn't any worse than our truck rides with the Schern's in Vanuatu last year. On the tour, our guide named Turtle, showed us where some of the famous TV show LOST is filmed, some scenes from Jurassic Park, 50 First Dates, Mighty Joe & many others. It seems like Hawaii is used alot for many films. I will be excited to see the newest one called Soul Surfer. We have seen alot of the places they have used for that one.
We are down to our last few weeks and we are taking in many free concerts and seeing the fabulous night show "HA" as often as we can. Last night we saw a terrific show put on by a professional Fiji group from Fiji. They sang, danced, chanted, & drummed non-stop for an hour. I don't know how they can do it. Such energy. They are called Kabu ni Vanua. They will also perform at the Univ. of Hawaii and in Hilo. Sure glad we got to see them and we even knew 2 of them.
By the way, if you happen to read the Ensign this month there is such a wonderful article on Fiji and 3 families that we know very well. Enjoy reading it.
Well, I am finally sending this to the post it file. Aloha to all and hope every one has a very Happy Easter.
