Hey, did I mention rain? Ugh. We got up and Mom went for breakfast but my tummy was upset from the “real” food and Mai Tai’s I had last night so I stayed back to pack up!
We brought our stuff to reception and went to sit with Florian and to wait for the boat to come pick us up.
We got on the South Sea Cruises ship today to catch the Sailing Adventure to Cast Away Island where (you guessed it..) the movie Cast Away with Tom Hanks was filmed!
It wasn't the greatest weather, but it didn't "dampen" (har har) our spirits! We hopped on the South Sea Cruise boat and we were off to another island where we would catch the smaller boat.
Once we were on the smaller sailboat, the crew welcomed us with unlimited drinks and snacks. Lunch would be served after we visited Cast Away Island.
The crew played some funny songs for us and got us all to sing along while we drank and enjoyed the day!
The Captain!
Once we got to the island, we were given snorkel gear and told to hop on the speedboat that would take us over to the island. Mom, Florian and I got our stuff and went in!
Seriously, I can just picture it now.. it's like imprinted in my memory how gorgeous the underwater life was off this island.. it's so stunning and I can't even explain it to you.
Here are some pictures from the boat and island :)
Mom & I! Love this picture.
Florian & I!
There it is!!!
From the island :)
My favourite tree ever.
These were pre-made from coconut on the island!
WILLLLLSOOONNnnN!
Mom & I xo
Mom!
So after we were finished snorkeling, we hopped back on the boat in time to have our bbq lunch! There was cooked fish, chicken and beef.. I had all 3 :) Then there was a variety of salads and bread. It was actually really delicious!
While we ate, the crew performed for us again. We were sailing to a village where we would participate in a Kava ceremony and shop the local shell market.
Kava:
Traditionally it is prepared by either chewing, grinding or pounding the roots of the kava plant. Grinding is done by hand against a cone-shaped block of dead coral; the hand forms a mortar and the coral a pestle. The ground root/bark is combined with only a little water, as the fresh root releases moisture during grinding. Pounding is done in a large stone with a small log. The product is then added to cold water and consumed as quickly as possible.
The extract is an emulsion of kavalactone droplets in starch. The taste is slightly pungent, while the distinctive aroma depends on whether it was prepared from dry or fresh plant, and on the variety. The colour is grey to tan to opaque greenish.
Basically, its gross and makes your tongue numb. You have to clap 3 times before receiving it.. and clap once after drinking it.
I tried to chug and nearly choked. I'm classy.
Here are some pictures from the village :)
Signage.
It was a great adventure! We bought lots of souvenirs and gifts. I had a wonderful time!
Then it was back to the Marina and then to our hotel: Nadi Bay Hotel. It had started pouring like crazy!!! We met Florian at Smugglers for dinner. It was such a nice ending to the adventure.
The next morning we flew back to Brisbane and prepared for our next adventure: New Zealand!!! xo
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