Spontaneously we decided to stop along the way in this small town (300 people) and to get to know the real Fijian people (those who don't work with tourists).
Here we found ourselves as the only tourist people in the area, even the hotel staff were surprised to see us.
Yesterday we went by a bus to one of the villages near by, the place called - Wailatua, we entered the local church and heard the pastor preaching in Fijian language, no doubt we were an attraction for the locals who don't get to see tourists in their Sunday prayers at the church.
Later on, one of the young guys invited us to his home, it was a very basic place, build from wood and metal scratch, before we know it, we had lunch with his family - noodle soup with vegetables and chicken - Outch ! it was very hot-spicy but delicious, Efrat ate the TARO (a root that is being cooked and taste like a potato).
We were talking with these guys about the most important thing here in Fiji these days: The Rugby world cup tournament which take place in Hong Kong and Fiji team is consider to be one of the best in the world (as they proudly say).
Efrat and the Taro
At Korovou we found ourselves talking, singing, playing the guitar and having a nice time in a local family we met while walking around.
Generally we can say that Fijian people are very welcoming and friendly, they are well educated and love music. Although they live in a very basic conditions, some will say - poor, they seems to be very happy people, and this is something you can not buy with money.
Fresh Pineapples
Have fun,
Efrat and Yoni.
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