On Taveuni we tried to stay at the Coconut Grove Resort, but it was full. Ronna, who runs Coconut Grove, kindly informed us of Matei Point, a nearby property with an excellent bure.
We ate at the Coconut Grove Resort which had a creative restaurant, on a balcony overlooking the sea, serviced by a friendly staff. The fish was very fresh and we could try new varieties like Emperor fish.
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This is the bure. A generator made electricity for us in the morning and evening. It was well screened and very pleasant. |
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We carried Kava roots with us, just in case we met a chief. |
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It was guarded by a friendly bitch who liked to retrieve sticks and coconut husks. |
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This coral was near the
doorstep - just a taste of what can be found outside. I was scared
to snorkel as there were sea slugs - I thought they were snakes, but
they did not harm me. I wish I had gone beyond them as the reef
looked very appealing and locals walked on it without fear. |
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This was one of the
garden decorations. |
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This is the beach (courtesy Ronna). |
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This is a view of the sea (courtesy Ronna). |
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This is the interior of
the bure (courtesy Ronna). |