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[WreckWench]

Here we are approching Kadavu the island we stayed on! (Truly magical as Ali said!)

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Deplaning the little puddle jumpers from Nadi to Kadavu after a beautiful 45 minute flight.

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Yes we really are in Kadavu...now we have a 20 minute boat ride to the resort from the airport.

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This is what we started to see as we arrived on the island...our island!

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And some beach views...

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And more views of Kadavu...

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[WillDiveForBeer]

How can we forget the quote from Stan the Man, "But you can always reheat the pizza".

-Mike-
A.K.A. WillDiveForKava or CliffDiver or ItsALittleKnowFact

[Big O]

Deplaning the little puddle jumpers from Nadi to Kadavu after a beautiful 45 minute flight.

Beautiful 45 minute flight for those brave enough to open their eye's maybe

Dave

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Deplaning the little puddle jumpers from Nadi to Kadavu after a beautiful 45 minute flight.

Beautiful 45 minute flight for those brave enough to open their eye's maybe

Dave

I LOVED that little puddle jumper. I'd never been on a plane that small. I really enjoyed it. And we had the best copilot ever

[WillDiveForBeer]

Deplaning the little puddle jumpers from Nadi to Kadavu after a beautiful 45 minute flight.

Beautiful 45 minute flight for those brave enough to open their eye's maybe

Dave

I LOVED that little puddle jumper. I'd never been on a plane that small. I really enjoyed it. And we had the best copilot ever

Wait until you go to Belize, the plane from Belize City to San Pedro is 1/2 the size of that twin otter we were on

-Mike-

[AliKat]

I think Mandi is talking about the plane we were on on the return trip to Nadi. It was probably not quite half the size of the 22 passanger plane I rode over to Kadavu. The body was about a 3 ft wide tube. It had two bucket seats in front (and we did have the BEST co-pilot) and then there wer 4 bench seats that would each hold 2 small adults.

And I enjoyed the ride also...but probably would not have had we had the least bit of weather

[WillDiveForBeer]

I think Mandi is talking about the plane we were on on the return trip to Nadi. It was probably not quite half the size of the 22 passanger plane I rode over to Kadavu. The body was about a 3 ft wide tube. It had two bucket seats in front (and we did have the BEST co-pilot) and then there wer 4 bench seats that would each hold 2 small adults.

And I enjoyed the ride also...but probably would not have had we had the least bit of weather

I think the plane from Belize City to San Pedro holds just 11 (maybe 13) passengers and I've sat in the co-pilot seat before. It's a tiny, tiny plane . Plus, I always slip the baggage guy $5 USD to make sure my bags get on my flight.

-Mike-

[GentDiver]

I think Mandi is talking about the plane we were on on the return trip to Nadi.  It was probably not quite half the size of the 22 passanger plane I rode over to Kadavu.  The body was about a 3 ft wide tube.  It had two bucket seats in front (and we did have the BEST co-pilot) and then there wer 4 bench seats that would each hold 2 small adults.

And I enjoyed the ride also...but probably would not have had we had the least bit of weather

I think the plane from Belize City to San Pedro holds just 11 (maybe 13) passengers and I've sat in the co-pilot seat before. It's a tiny, tiny plane . Plus, I always slip the baggage guy $5 USD to make sure my bags get on my flight.

-Mike-

LOL Thanks Cliff!!

Scott

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[Starfish Sandy]

It was a great trip...............the Fijian culture is awesome.

The coral is exactly as you see it in the dive mags - the night dive we did at Feather Star was fabulous!! I have never seen such colors in corals - purples, pinks, reds, white and purple - amazing. The manta dive was great! They were huge!!! The DM would point out in to the deep blue and soon a big one would come out of no where - It amazed me how they could spot them in the dark! LOTS of Nemos - which was a great high light for me!! Sharks were often seen lurking around watching us. The beaches were beautiful - lots of shells to pick up too! (I had to have a shell sale on Friday night before we left)

The staff at the resort was great - they do not work for tips - and were so nice and helpful - I had some difficulty with the food but like Jeff - I never left hungry. The cook staff was very good about working with you. I am not sure they had seen a group that could eat so much bread and jalepenos!

There was constant laughter on this trip...............granted some at my own expense...................... Let's see...............I took a header out of the dive boat when we had stopped off at a beach for mid morning tea...........dry bag and all..........bad enough the people on my boat witnessed it - but so did the other dive boat!!! Then there was the "there is too much weight in the back of the boat" issue!!!!! (haven't I heard this before??) Ever seen a starfish stomp??? Some have!!! The last major entertainment event I provided was popping my left hip out of socket while attempting to "boogie" with the village school children. Many thanks to Gar and Scott for attempting to carry me perched on their arms through the village back to the resort. This mission was ended due to extreme laughter at my positioning while wearing a sulo (sarong) Scott - I hope you have feeling back in your hand by now...........and I am really glad we had stopped diving by that point of the trip. I now walk like a penguin - I hope the issue goes away soon!

As for the quotes.............there were so many great ones................Several will remain in my life (and BUG's) for a long time! "SONNY..................."
Don't look her in the eyes - you'll turn to stone!!!!
What's wrong with going on the shark dive???


The people were great - I really enjoyed the people on this trip. Many thanks to Larry for all the laughs...............FOCUS!!! Jeff - YOU ARE A LUCKY MAN!!!! (and it really was ME looking in your bathroom) Liz- DID YOU GET HOME WITH THEM??? (you might should check again) BUG - you took my teasing well. You are a great friend. (Sonny - you are a GOOD man) Ali - your laughter brings a smile to my face -

I made new friends on this trip and reunited with the old ones - I really enjoy the SD trips - I am now booked for the T & C trip the end of April!!!

Can't wait to see the pictures!!!

[GentDiver]

Sandy,

Thanks.... I could not have said it better myself.... I truly enjoyed getting to know you....

Scott

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