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Fiji

The weather at Fiji now.

Bure at Tavewa Island, one of 320 island as we call FIJI and it´s situated east of Australia and it´s about 34 hour flyingtrip from Stockholm, Sweden. The discovery of Fiji is usually credited to Abel Jansen Tasman, a Dutch navigator, who visited the island group in 1643. Captain James Cook of England sailed through the islands in 1774. Major credit for the discovery and charting of the islands goes to another Englishman, William Bligh, who navigated the islands after being set adrift in a small boat by the mutinous crew of his ship, the ill-fated Bounty. After 1830 Christian missionaries gained influence over natives who had practiced cannibalism. King Cakobau accepted the faith in 1854. Twenty years later the islands were ceded to the British.

In 1970 Fiji became independent from Britain. Fiji remained a member of the Commonwealth with the British sovereign as head of state. In 1987 Sitiveni Rabuka and his soldiers led two coups against the Indian-dominated government. He suspended the constitution and proclaimed Fiji a republic, severing ties to the Commonwealth. Conflicts between native Fijians and those of Indian descent continued under the interim civilian government of President Penaia Ganilau and Prime Minister Kamisese Mara. A proposed new constitution kept political power in the hands of indigenous Fijians and caused tension and violence. Population (1989 estimate) 734,000.

The beaches at Rarotonga
Rarotonga

The weather at Rarotonga now.

A wonderful island in South Pacific, the name is Rarotonga and one of 15 islands at Cook Island, situated 3 hours flyingtrip from Fiji and direction east.

Rarotongas history

Push the left buttom on mouse and listen (140K)

In the old days this sound was used to call the villages together for fishing,
battle and for chief consultations.

Mrs Pai Chambers in theirs garden Rent private from Mrs & Mr Chambers?
When you stay with Pa'i and Dennis Chambers you are assured of a warm welcome. The friendly environment means you will be part of the family and involved in what is happening around you. Pa'i and Dennis enjoy people. For them it is an opportunity to meet, talk and appreciate the views and thoughts of folk from all over the world. Pa'i and Dennis built Te Kainga with the concept of "homestay" in mind. They cater for people who, while wanting to get away from it all to a tropical paradise, also appreciate the luxury of superb accommodation. When you stay with local people in a home like Te Kainga you will gain a better understanding of the culture and traditions of the people and will enjoy their company.

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Rent private from Mrs & Mr Chambers.

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