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Fiji - Abaca

Abaca (pronounced Ambartha) is a small village in the highlands above Lautoka, a bit east of Nadi. On our tour we toured the village after a traditional kava greeting ceremony, and hiked through the forest to some nice views. See blog at https://davidkotz.org/2009/06/29/fiji-abaca/.
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  • Fiji - enroute to Lautoka we pass a sugar-cane train going to factory.

    Fiji - enroute to Lautoka we pass a sugar-cane train going to factory.

  • it's a 4WD dirt road up into the hills above Lautoka - Fiji.

    it's a 4WD dirt road up into the hills above Lautoka - Fiji.

  • at several points we need to ford small streams, above Lautoka, Fiji.

    at several points we need to ford small streams, above Lautoka, Fiji.

  • a family picnic and washing-day at the stream crossing outside Lautoka, Fiji.

    a family picnic and washing-day at the stream crossing outside Lautoka, Fiji.

  • a view back toward the coast, near Lautoka, Fiji.

    a view back toward the coast, near Lautoka, Fiji.

  • it is the dry season, and the grassy slopes are dry. (Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

    it is the dry season, and the grassy slopes are dry. (Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

  • the hills are beautiful -- dry grasses add browns and yellows. (Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

    the hills are beautiful -- dry grasses add browns and yellows. (Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

  • Abaca village. (Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

    Abaca village. (Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

  • our guide (left) leads us through the kava ceremony. (Abaca village, Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

    our guide (left) leads us through the kava ceremony. (Abaca village, Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

  • kava is the traditional drink used to welcome visitors to the village. (Abaca village, Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

    kava is the traditional drink used to welcome visitors to the village. (Abaca village, Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

  • Pam drinks the kava given to her. (Abaca village, Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

    Pam drinks the kava given to her. (Abaca village, Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

  • David drinks and passes back the empty coconut-shell cup. (Abaca village, Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

    David drinks and passes back the empty coconut-shell cup. (Abaca village, Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

  • this is a kava plant; they mix the ground, dried root with water. (Abaca village, Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

    this is a kava plant; they mix the ground, dried root with water. (Abaca village, Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

  • Pam, Mara, and John on a tour of the village of Abaca, in the hills above Nadi. Our village guide is a boy named Letia. (Abaca village, Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

    Pam, Mara, and John on a tour of the village of Abaca, in the hills above Nadi. Our village guide is a boy named Letia. (Abaca village, Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

  • Fiji. Andy learns how to use the drums at the village of Abaca. Letia is our village guide.

    Fiji. Andy learns how to use the drums at the village of Abaca. Letia is our village guide.

  • some of the little children come out to investigate. (Abaca village, Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

    some of the little children come out to investigate. (Abaca village, Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

  • Abaca - children. (Abaca village, Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

    Abaca - children. (Abaca village, Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

  • many homes use tree-fern stumps as decoration, or (here) as an orchid growing planter. (Abaca village, Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

    many homes use tree-fern stumps as decoration, or (here) as an orchid growing planter. (Abaca village, Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

  • A short hike on the main island of Fiji. (Abaca village, Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

    A short hike on the main island of Fiji. (Abaca village, Near Lautoka, Fiji.)

  • we dig some tumeric root in the hills above Lautoka, Fiji.

    we dig some tumeric root in the hills above Lautoka, Fiji.

  • We explore the forests and grassland in the hills above Nadi, in the village of Abaca.

    We explore the forests and grassland in the hills above Nadi, in the village of Abaca.

  • beyond the grassland, cliffs and a waterfall; summits are in clouds. (Abaca village, near Lautoka, Fiji.)

    beyond the grassland, cliffs and a waterfall; summits are in clouds. (Abaca village, near Lautoka, Fiji.)

  • the view is beautiful. (Abaca village, near Lautoka, Fiji.)

    the view is beautiful. (Abaca village, near Lautoka, Fiji.)

  • Mara finds a beautiful flower in the hills above Nadi, in the village of Abaca. (Fiji.)

    Mara finds a beautiful flower in the hills above Nadi, in the village of Abaca. (Fiji.)

  • Family photo at a nice viewpoint in the hills above Nadi, in the village of Abaca, Fiji.

    Family photo at a nice viewpoint in the hills above Nadi, in the village of Abaca, Fiji.

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