A trip well traveled...

The boys made a fort in the airport.

We had so much luggage,

we had to use a really big cart!



Addison here! I write this waiting to get on our return flight back to the states from Nadi to LA. The last couple days have been paradise. I really can't express how perfect everything has been. The weather, wildlife, and people all came together to give us a wonderful experience and many memories to share with our friends and loved ones upon our return.

Parasailing was a fun activity that

several students made sure to do on Castaway.

Everyone took turns going on a banana boat ride around the island.

Not everyone stayed on....

Scott Peterson shared his musical talent with everyone

by playing the guitar. Some kids joined in and were backup singers.

Upon arrival at Castaway most of us headed straight for the beach. The first day was a bit overcast but the water was beautiful - so blue - and the snorkeling was beyond amazing. I personally was out in the water for hours on both days taking in sights like eels, pufferfish, and even the incredibly venomous but peaceful sea snake. The food was spectacular and we were treated to many island favorites including lots of fish and fruit (such as quava AND pear.)

One of the nicest things of all was the hospitality shown by the native Fijians themselves. They invited us to spend time with them and treated us to some of their native Kava. Kava is a traditional fijian drink that plays a big part in their culture.


Sitting here and thinking about the whole trip I go back to all the amazing times we had in Australia and New Zealand before spending our last few days here. The caving, skyrail ride and sitting on the beach looking out at the water and surrounding islands have just been a few of the many amazing experiences we have had on this trip and I can guarantee that we all would take this class over again if it was possible!


Thanks for keeping up with our travels and in just a few short hours we will be back home!