vinaka

On road from Suva to Nadi with my brother Elijah and cousin Matonga. The drive is well, wet, lmao. The taxi leaks and its downpour but Salesh the driver is a good driver makes us laugh. Has the music blasting.
The drive winds through the some of the interior (lush green fauna) and along the coast of the South Pacific Ocean) through so many villages just absolutely stunning.
Leaving Ana, Mata and Reiki was hard and I knew it would be. Man we had all on group hug and while I am happy and thankful I was able to see them. My heart is so heavy right now.
Last night mum made kokonda (raw fish marinated in coconut milk...the best dish ever) and we had a great family supper. Even though the thunder and lightning shook the house and I mean shook the house and then knocked off the power. So it was me and the 2 year old that were scared and the rest just kept on.
After eating it was grog time. While I never fully understand grog, I am right in it. Grog is the ground up root of the kava plant, so the root is crushed to a powder then the ceremony involves putting the powder in cloth and saturating with water.
You drink grog from coconut shells (low tide - little bit, high tide - full on). Kava is slightly narcoutic but certai ly doesn't make you lose your senses. Makes you tired I guess. But the thing about grog is its about socializing so last night Reiki and Mata made grog for my farewell. About 15 people came some with guitars and they sang. It was awesome just awesome. I lasted until 2 am but the grog went on until 4 am as I drifted off to sleep I could hear the songs continue. Another fantastic Fijian night.

Then reality woke up to no power no water,lol. Isa lei Fiji.