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Natewa Bay sunrise
Just had to share this gorgeous sunrise photo over Natewa Bay, taken yesterday morning! Natewa Bay is in the NE corner of Vanua Levu, and is the largest deep water bay in the South Pacific.
Started Jun 8
Links Fiji Foundation ~ medical team on Vanua levu
Links Fiji is a foundation based in Australia, headed by Sadhana Smiles. Sadhana was born in Fiji and has very close family ties here! (We met on Twitter.) This is the second year for Links Fiji to o…
Started May 12
Sunset panorama ~ Natewa Bay, Fiji Islands
I've uploaded a 17 second video to YouTube of a "sky-wide" sunset here at Natewa Bay last week. Natewa Bay is the largest deep water bay in the South Pacific and we get many spectacular sunsets!http:…
Started May 2
Cloud formations ~ Natewa Bay (Vanua Levu)
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Beautiful cloud formations ~ photos taken last night (16 April 2010) from Lomalagi Resort at Natewa Bay.http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=207905&a
Started this discussion. Last reply by Collin McKenny Apr 17.
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- I own (built) a small resort in the Fiji Islands on Vanua Levu, Fiji's second largest island (the resort is near Savusavu) as my "Escape from Corporate America". The resort name ~Lomalagi~ means HEAVEN in the Fijian language! I was born and raised in (West) Seattle WA, graduated from the University of Washington and the Pacific Coast School of Banking. My professional career was all in retail banking, taking me from Seattle to Northern California to Cincinnati OH over the years. I "retired" VERY early, as a Senior Vice President. I moved to Fiji with my now-ex in 1997 after purchasing an incredible 25 acre coconut plantation on Natewa Bay, the largest deep water bay in the South Pacific, and have been here even since!
I have two Twitter accounts. My "social account" is @FijiLomalagi. For posts ONLY about Fiji, I use @LomalagiFiji. You are invited to follow either or both!
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So, you want to be a millionaire? Start with $2 million!
Since you’re setting up a business that’s going to cost a lot to build, the locals think you have LOTS of money. Therefore, it’s perfectly okay – expected, in fact -- to cheat you! You won’t notice, right? And, you DON’T notice until you figure things out…. My lawyer here had recommended that we wait for a bit before starting the resort, until we knew th… Continue
Posted on December 16, 2009 at 11:41am —
An Expat's View of Fiji Politics - Part 2!
Posted on November 22, 2009 at 1:35pm — 7 Comments
An Expat's View of Fiji Politics
I've been here since 1997 so my knowledge of events prior to that time is anecdotal. Fiji was a British colony until 1971. The Brits brought citizens of India to Fiji to work the sugar cane fields in the mid-1800's -- the Fijians wouldn't do it. Neither would the Japanes… Continue
Posted on November 19, 2009 at 11:23am — 1 Comment
How did you end up in FIJI??? Part 2!
Posted on November 18, 2009 at 11:53am — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 6:46am on March 28, 2010,
Diane Money said… - Hi Collin,
Yes, it's so nice to connect with you as well. I came on board Rob's site in 2000 while planning my second trip to Fiji. Over the years Rob and I have stayed in touch and I also keep in touch with Jerry Bounds aka Mr. Fiji. Jerry visited me here in Vancouver two years ago and it was so nice to meet him and spend time with him. You are living my dream. The first time I visited Fiji was in 1981 and I fell in love and left my heart in Fiji. I was back in 2000 and it was such a defining time in my life. I had been in a bad marriage for many years. When I saw what little the Fijian villagers had and yet how happy they were it was life changing for me. I have been a single Mom to four kids since then and although life has been difficult it is better than being in an unhappy marriage. Financially, I will probably never have the means to get back to Fiji but the memories are always in my heart. I have read your article on the escapeartist website and so admire what you have accomplished. I truly hope to one day meet you and see your beautiful property.
All the best,
Diane
- At 11:09pm on January 19, 2010,
Robert F. Kay said…
- Was thinking, you *really* need a proper display case for GH's uke. You gotta do that.
- At 7:29am on November 16, 2009,
Robert F. Kay said…
- Hi Collin,
That has yet to be determined! My trip plans are still in flux. Will keep you posted...
- At 9:59pm on November 12, 2009,
Robert F. Kay said…
- Hi Collin,
It's Rob and I'm in LA! Welcome aboard. I've got some very smart people working with me. Thank goodness for that!
- At 6:31pm on November 12, 2009,
Daniel Leuck said… - Bula Collin! We are very happy to have you.
Thank you for the fantastic experience at Lomalagi! Please say hello to your team from us.
We set up a Vanua Levu group for you.
- At 2:10pm on November 12, 2009,
Mika Leuck said… - Welcome, Collin! I am so glad to see you on fijiguide.com!!
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