Fiji trip Day 1 and 2

Bula! Vinaka! First two words we need to pickup for our Fiji trip πŸ™‚
Bula is “Welcome/Hello” and Vinaka is “Thank you”.

Fiji Airways make sure we get the orientation before we even touch down. Since 2016 April, Fiji Airways flies direct from Singapore To Fiji (Nadi Airport) in 10 hours.
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Most people still do not know where is FIJI.
– Somewhere near Mount Fuji?
– You mean the Fiji water is from a “real” country?

Fiji is actually nearer to Auckland and Brisbane.
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Fiji water and Hibiscus can be found everywhere during our Fiji trip.
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Radisson Blu Resort for our first hotel. Palm trees, clear blue skies, exactly what we are expecting of carefree Fiji.
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Breakfast by the sea, dinner with a view of sunset. This is how resort life should be πŸ™‚
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Very soon, we are used to Bula greetings, which much be shouted BULAaaaaaaa! with a big grin πŸ™‚

We can hear constant laughters coming from the caring nannies inside Radisson’s kids club.
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Decent room and amenities, comfortable for families.
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Denarau Marina for our offshore adventures. This marina is where all nearby islands can be reached.
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Cloud 9 is literally a floating pub in the middle of nowhere. Imagine our delight when our speedboat suddenly reach the azure waters.

You can simply chill, drink or enjoy the waters. Do not expect any corals or colourful fishes, it is like a “swimming pool” out in the open sea. Cool.
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Cloud 9 would be recommended for friends who want to chill, maybe not so suitable for families (lack of kids friendly activities)
Do take note snorkel gear is not available for rental.

Video (link) : Fiji loud 9, I call it an Atas Kelong

Team Fiji, our pretty and friendly gals (from L to R) Yina, Evonne, Jessica, Mabel (NN), Joyce, Xin Lin and Christina (NN).
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I have already Dayre up to day six on SengkangBabies, Day 1 and 2 link . Do pop by Nuffnang Dayre recap of our Fiji itinerary too (link).
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Fiji trip photos on our Fanpage albums:
Day 1 and 2 (Arrival and Radisson Blu)
Day 3 (Sigatoka River, Village and The Pearl Resort)
Day 4 (White Water rafting)

Blog:
Day 1 and 2
Day 3
Day 4

ps.. Our trip is sponsored by Fiji Airways and Fiji Tourism. Vinaka!
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2016 Rio Olympics, Joseph Schooling swimming GOLD!

GOLD in caps. One for Singapore’s history and sports milestone!

Singapore’s first ever Gold in 2016 Rio Olympics, thanks to Joseph Schooling’s excellence performance in the 100m butterfly.

Well done!
Joseph Schooling swimming GOLD
(Image credit CNA)

* Swimming video link

We had our Silver in Weightlifting in 1960 Mr Tan Howe Liang, and Table Tennis bronzes. My kids might not understand the significance of this moment yet, it is really not easy for a small country to provide world-class sportsmen!

Singapore Olympic Medals
(Image credit Wiki)

Joseph Schooling has proven to Singaporeans that Dreams can come true.
It takes a huge amount of commitment and determination to achieve our Dreams! (and $$ investments too)

However, I do believe the hardest hurdle is parents’ support.
Do we support out kids all the way, or we remind them to be “pragmatic”? (Dilemma)

Nevertheless, I hope a whole new generation of kids will be inspired to take up sports. Everyone in the Olympics is already a champion!

Video : Boon Wee Baby swim (Link)

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In true Singapore sense (haha), 4D number 5039 sold out and everyone is calling for Monday No-School (pun intended) :p