Bart Bear's Blog

These Oldies of mine do go to the most interesting places. Here they are at a village called Naselesele on the island of Taveuni. Passengers from "Reef Escape" visited the village for a traditional Lovo (earth oven) feast and a Meke (dance and song) show. These nights are supposed to be something that is totally spectacular and unforgettable, but I wouldn't know about this one because the meanies left me back in the cabin. The flowers and things around their necks are called salusalu. These are traditional Fijian neck wreaths, made to wear on special occasions. They are made of strips of hibiscus bark with flowers, leaves and, sometimes, bows and streamers attached. They do make the Oldies look cute, don't they. Actually, Dad got hay fever from something in his salusalu, but being polite (sometimes) he wore it until they left the village, then sneezed and sniffled for a couple of days. Served him right for leaving me behind.

Labels: Captain Cook, cruising, Fiji