Category: Fiji Islands Escape

Monday night was spent in Suva with a family whose father, Joave, works for Mai Dive. Joana, the wife, lives with her mother, 2 sisters, brother in law, 3 daughters, and 2 sons. The apartment has two bedrooms, a sitting room, one bathroom, and a kitchen. The TV only gets 4 stations and the shower…Continue reading10 in 1: Living in Close Quarters with My New Family

A few things signal the change in season here in Fiji. Less wind, calm and warm water, stacks of Manta Rays, and the sun coming up at 5:30 in the morning! Other than the season changing, most things are trucking right along. My dive log is up to #18 as of today and will add…Continue readingScuba Diving in the Fiji Island Paradise

This last week there was a 25 year old Aussie guy visiting the resort.  He had been working in Suva teaching young kids how to play basketball for a year on an Australian work grant.  His trip was coming to an end and he heard of Mai Dive from friends that had already been here…Continue readingSpearfishing for Giant Trevally

Lately I’ve been listening to techno music at full volume. Favorite tracks include “Forever”, “Castles in the Sky”, “Saltwater”, and “You’re not Alone”. Naturally they’re comprised of deep house beats, high and low melodies, rising and falling tempos and crescendos I have no idea who made them, but thankfully they exist! I usually wake up…Continue readingPADI Open Water Diving Certification

Three nights ago was the first full moon of September. The Resort was void of guests, cooks, housekeepers, gardeners, construction workers, boatmen, dive masters, all of the boats, and even Jason was gone. Joe and I had the entire place to ourselves. The full moon was out and there was only a scattering of clouds…Continue readingFull Moon and Low Tide

Bruce, a guest, Kuki, and myself grabbed young Alex, the small boat, and set off this morning on a ground breaking expedition. Almost earth shattering you could say. But I wouldn’t. It was not merely another day at the office; schmoozing with resort guests, running around without shoes, and sleeping in until 8 am. What…Continue readingFishing Expedition Near Solo Lighthouse