We started our trip with a red eye at LAX. It was a comfortable 10 and a half hour plane ride. We got about 5 hours of sleep on the plane and landed in Nadi, Fiji while it was still dark out at 5:25 AM Fiji time. From Nadi we took a bus to Port Denarau and hopped on the Yasawa Flyer.
We were greeted at Mantaray Island Resort by the local staff with a beautiful song in their native Fijian language. They gave us a quick explanation of how things worked at the resort and the different activities we could participate in. Some of those included: snorkeling, kayaking, swimming with manta rays, coconut ring making, and beach volleyball. Since Mantaray Island Resort is so remote, all the meals are included and provided for us 3 times a day in their main bure. This is the view from the dining bure.
Since we've been staying here we have snorkeled every day and seen so many brightly colored tropical fish. It's a whole new world under there! The beach is 200 feet from our dorm so hanging out there all day is easy to do.
Hayley misses that California sea weed. -L
We can't forget to mention this little guy. Mantaray island resort has a few pets around including a pet baby goat named Jack, a couple dogs, but our favorite is Fluffy the kitty. We renamed him Perky because as soon as you call him he perks right up from his slumber and runs over to you for pets. Aaawwww.
We have 2 more nights here at Mantaray Island and then we head to the Coral Coast of Fiji on the main island. We will keep updating when we can. Hope you enjoyed this. -H & L
