Passin Time in Fiji

Today the weather in Suva was perfect - nice ocean breeze, sunny, not too hot or cold.  We took advantage of it by taking a walk along the sea wall.  Lovely day! stopped here to rest for a while Game of Simon Says

This week I've paused a few times and thought, this wouldn't happen back in the States, not in Richmond or Atlanta anyway.     1.  At gymnastics pick up the other day I was talking to a stay at home dad (common here, not so much back home) when he said, "There's my boy with his hair chuck full of nits."  I replied, "Oh, does he have a lot right now?" He said, "Loads." My reply, "Ya- Andie too. "  Life in the tropics!  Pretty sure the conversation would go down completely different stateside.   (Those friends reading this who are super worried about us coming to visit in December, I promise we will do A LOT of  extra nit-picking before we get back.  My kids will be all clear!)   2.  I forgot to bring money to pay for my Thai massage this week.   Many people here don't take credit cards so I was in a pinch.   They told me to just bring it next time - no worries! 3.  Every Friday our kids play soccer in the park wi...

Thursday was a public holiday here, Constitution day.  Since I don't work on Fridays, the girls and I played hookie and escaped to our favorite place in Fiji (and maybe the world) for a long holiday weekend.   I will always love the breath-taking views, complete relaxation, and total freedom for the children that Leleuvia brings.   The weather could not have been more perfect.  Unfortunately, on the first night of the stay, our dear friend, Oscar, climbed into the window of our bure (after the girls had locked the keys inside) and fell from the  window to the ground.   He had previously broken his arm and felt as if it was broken again.   Well, on a small island in the middle of the South Pacific, there is absolutely nothing you can do for a broken arm at 9pm.   So, poor Oscar had to wait until morning to catch a boat back with his mum and get back into Suva for a doctor's appointment.  It turns out he was right, it arm broke again in the sa...