Fiji Day 3 Mudd pools

Fiji just keeps on amazing me ! after about 3-4 hours of boring talking about nothing, we got to meet the queens direct re presenter here for Fiji which was really cool! after eating lunch with him we were off to the mud pools. The dirt road which we had to take to get there was shocking, potholes everywhere, old run down houses and not to mention the best corner store ever! the mud pools where pretty snazy. it was just a dam full of loose mudd on the bottom which we covered ourselves in, reminded me a bit like Emu Gully. After washing off all the mud we swam in the natural springs to relax, right before we all got amazing massages!

After a really short fest we were off to the Indo-Fijian night where we had the most amazing indian food and the host were absolutely lovely. I even got to try on some traditional Fijian Dresses.... They had a lovely view from there house of all the mountains and also their dog Rambo loved me haha and he gave human like hugs ! we said our goodbyes and headed off home with our Indian driver blazing Justin Beiber with the bass up full hahaha was another fun day in fiji.

Fiji Day 2 Kava

Was an annoying wake up today my body clock is still 3 hours behind which made it feel like 4am wake up. After breakfast we heading up to the biggest markets in Nadi. Alot of people try to sell u stuff as you walk by but u just have to say no although it can be hard at some times if you want it! Our Fijian guide who is 18 is super duper shy and its hard to get him talk but he seems like a good fella and is a awesome drawer and flogs me in pool! not that its hard... We had to give a presentation of what we thought about the day and some questions which we had to answer, was pretty boring but gave us some helpful info for going to our placements on Monday.

After presentations we were off to a local Fijian village where we got to drink some Kava ( A bit like magic mushrooms ). Its a nasty tasting drink that looks like muddy water !! although i didn't feel any effect from it which is good i think. The Locals looked scary there and didn't say to much nut we very kind. There hole village will get together on most nights and place cards and share a meal most nights! sometimes i wish it was like that on my street back home.

Fiji Day 1

Wow what a day, definitely the saddest Ive ever been today having to say goodbye to my family, its going to be so difficult being away for so long without their love and support. the flight was fun though scoring a window seat that no one wanted!! but apart from from looking out the window most of the flight it was pretty boring although i got to talk to Natalie and a few other volunteers which was cool. On arrival I stuck with Ben and Maddy they seem like really cool chaps as well and we even got greeted by singing Fijians which was amazing! after going through customs etc. we had a hectic drive back from the resort with an Indian man where we are going our orientations. Fijians just drive all over the place i swear road rules don't aplly!! at the hotel David and Sarah gave us a little talk ( David is scary ) and we got to meet a few of the other volunteers. Shopping afterward was very interesting with heaps of different food and drinks available in funny shaped bottles. After shopping me, Maddy and Floss got a few drinks from the bar and swam in the pool. Although being a sad day it was definitely an adventure!

The Sadest thing

Without a doubt in my mind this is the sadest I've ever been, I dont even no what emotions are going through my head right now. Going into another country for 8months knowing absolutly no-one, and pretty well having to start life at the beggining.

I honestly dont no how im going to cope without my family. My amazing Parents that love me so much!!! they still drive me to the beach and the bus stop so much even though I live so far away, My younger brothers are the funniest/biggest little rats I no but they have the biggest hearts, And my oldest brother Josh who has always been there for me and always makes me laugh through tough times. Ill cherish the memories.

To Dan, Tim, Callum you are the greatest friends ever! I couldnt have gotten through this year with out you, Along with Matt E, Matt S, The Pugh Sisters ryan and caris and Eliza and kellie. I love you all


Keep an Eye out on this Blog as I will be posting weekly on what I'll be doing in fiji, Also my address if you want to right and please do!

Skype Name: steven_lyon_2011


Adress:

Steven Lyon
c/o Visoto District School
PO Box 37
Levuka, Ovalau Island
Fiji Islands

See you all soon. Please keep me in your prayers, Lifes about to get tough


My last shoot

Getting Closer

Not much time left on the sunnycoast, 2 weeks to be exact. How im going to miss days like these!