The Village and Kava
Went to the village today to have a look around, and meet the local people... Many of the staff here at Namale live in this village, so it was nice to see them in their element, and not while working... The staff here is EXTREMELY friendly.
While in the village, Sunia (the staff member who gave Traci and I our initial tour, and who has been extra friendly towards us), invited us into to his home to have some kava -- read the effects section.
Kava is an important part of the culture here in Fiji. There are no gathers, meetings, ceremonies, etc., that do not start without the drinking of Kava. Here at the resort, the mantra "No Kava, No Dinner" is expressed by everyone. During the dinner period, they encourage the guests to join some of the staff and sit around the kava bowl listening to the staff sing and play music and, of course, drink kava.
Sunia, prepared for us, an especially strong batch of kava -- MUCH stronger than what is given here at the dinner periods. Strong enough that after 3~4 bowls of the stuff, Traci was feeling really good. I'm thinking Kava for the next poker gathering...
Tomorrow we are off to the town and the local market. There is a black pearl farm here. Traci is really excited about the fact that they accept credit cards... YIPPIE!!!
While in the village, Sunia (the staff member who gave Traci and I our initial tour, and who has been extra friendly towards us), invited us into to his home to have some kava -- read the effects section.
Kava is an important part of the culture here in Fiji. There are no gathers, meetings, ceremonies, etc., that do not start without the drinking of Kava. Here at the resort, the mantra "No Kava, No Dinner" is expressed by everyone. During the dinner period, they encourage the guests to join some of the staff and sit around the kava bowl listening to the staff sing and play music and, of course, drink kava.
Sunia, prepared for us, an especially strong batch of kava -- MUCH stronger than what is given here at the dinner periods. Strong enough that after 3~4 bowls of the stuff, Traci was feeling really good. I'm thinking Kava for the next poker gathering...
Tomorrow we are off to the town and the local market. There is a black pearl farm here. Traci is really excited about the fact that they accept credit cards... YIPPIE!!!
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