Fiji

This year travel is about mini breaks. 

After last years marathon 9 weeks away this year we are taking a few shorter holidays. 

March it was to Adelaide and Sydney. May is Fiji. 

We are doing  ‘Swim Week’ – an organised week of swimming. Not like our usual Swim Trek holidays. This one isn’t relaxed swimming everyday but 3 ‘races’ over just 3 days. Not sure I’ll be ready to race. 

We’re travelling with friends Chris & Jill meeting up with Kim & David, friends from NZ. We met them in Greece back in 2014 and have swim together several times since then.

I have broken all my own packing rules. I brought a bigger bag than I used for the 9 weeks last year! I didn’t stick to my 3 of everything! We’re only away 7 days and only have one hotel , so it was let’s just take everything I think I might need!  Last year I traveled 9 weeks with 10kg. This time- 15 kg. I do have my swim fins, books and way too many dresses. 

The airport was super busy in Brisbane but after coffee and a chat we got away on time , and 3 hours later it was ‘Bula.’ A friendly Fijian welcome complete with a guitar playing local.
We’re staying in the Sofitel with 200 other swimmers. It will be a busy week I think.

Our room overlooks the gardens , pool and ocean and after unpacking we got our drinks organised and headed for the seats by the waters edge.
A classic Margarita for me and a mango for Jill. We started to unwind!
Dinner followed at Solis a beautiful fish dish for me a lovely glass of wine and the holiday is well underway.