Ni sa bula!!! It's our 3rd day here on Denarau Island in Fiji and we just had breakfast. Once again, it was wonderful! I tried a couple new things and am really going to miss this tomorrow as we leave bright and early for the airport -- 4:50 AM!! Walking back to our room, we noticed a crab in the children's wading pool. Being more concerned about the crab than the little kiddies, we told the nearest employee about it and he caught it and took it away. Hope it doesn't show up on the breakfast menu tomorrow!
Last night I had Sex with the Captain! For those of you not in the know, that's a rum drink. It also had Amaretto and Peach schnapps. Can't go wrong there. Jay can keep his wine. . . I like trying differing drinks every day! The restaurant was fantastic and, Jill, I can't imagine Tasmania is going to have any better food that we've had here. Last night, we went into Port Denarau again because there was more variety in restaurant choices. Jay had spent quite a long time yesterday before we left looking online for a good restaurant to try. Once there, it was difficult finding the restaurant because it was off the beaten path and we had to ask 4 different people where it was before we got a person who actually knew (and the town is not that big!) We sat along the railing overlooking the marina. It was a spectacular sight with the yacht lights on against the dark water and sky.
I had chicken medallions -- which were rolled and presented standing on end. Inside was a creamy Australian camembert and prosciutto, all sitting on a fondant of sweet potato.
The portions were not huge so we both had desserts as well. An innovative selection of somewhat familiar options. Jay had a variation of a brownie with separate chocolate sauces and home made ice cream but I had a Mud Pie: a pie-shaped slice with chocolate mousse, a great and interesting topping, and bits of meringue on the plate for a little crunch. Sorry to spend so much time on food but the meals here have really been wonderful. We go a little further afield to find these places but they have all been well worth it.
Yesterday we pretty much sat around all day out by the pool and found that we must not be good leisure people. We did read a bit in between sitting in the hot tub with bubbles and then swimming in the cooler pool water (which is regulated, by the way, according to the seasons!) By 3 PM, Jay said "can we go now?" so we left to head to the room and look up eating venues, then took off for the "big" city. Today, we're heading out to the islands -- specifically the South Sea Island -- to snorkel and ride a submersible under water to view the reefs and life below. Should be another relaxing day (!) so we'll do our best to relax! We have to get up really early tomorrow! Ni sa moce!
Mynah - lots of them around and they're noisy!
Orange-Breasted Honey Eater
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