We woke up around 7:00 and started off the day by going to the Hotel lobby for breakfast. We went to the Pantry again. We all ordered the buffet and I had a HUGE stack of pancakes. Everyone else got omelets and fresh fruit and Krista got a muffin. It was all so yummy!
After getting ready we headed back downstairs and walked outside. Today we were going on a shopping tour in Sigatoka, a city near Fiji's capital. The first thirty minutes of the tour, a tour-guide showed us around this huge building. It sort of reminded me of a flea market, but the stuff was so much cooler! There were booths set up with fresh fruits and local food, some with hand woven clothing, and others with beautiful jewelry. We bought three papayas and saved one for later. Miranda, Megan and I all shared one papaya and Krista and Ashlyn shared another. They were SO good! It was juicy and sweet and I wanted to buy more. We bought two mangoes and three bananas to take back to the hotel with us.
Next, we walked over to where there was handwoven grass skirts and bowls made out of different kinds of grasses. We all bought grass skirts with really pretty flowers on the top. Ashlyn bought a scarf with purple and blue designs on it, it was gorgeous! Miranda bought a headband made of flowers and long grasses. Krista, Megan, and I all bought flower necklaces to match our grass skirts.
Finally, we went to the area that had handmade jewelry. They had so many necklaces, earrings, and bracelets! None of us could choose what we wanted to get, everything was so pretty! I finally decided on a silver ring in the shape of a starfish. Ashlyn and Miranda got silver earrings that were in the shape of a starfish with diamonds on them. Megan got beautiful rose gold seashell stud earrings and Krista bought a Silver necklace with a K on it. We all got matching leather bracelets that said FIJI on them to remember our awesome trip together.
When we were done shopping we found a small cafe that had amazing looking sandwiches and pastas. I forget the name of it, but it was delicious! Everyone ordered a sandwich and a diet coke. We also bought a side of pasta salad to share. It was very refreshing and everything was to die for. When we were finshed eating we found a gourmet deli and we all ordered a slice of cheesecake and some ice water. We looked around the few stores and then it was time to go. We started heading back towards the meeting place and were all tired. We got there at 1:25 which ended up being perfect timing! After the 45 minute drive back to the hotel, we headed up to our room and put on our new swimsuits. We decided it was the perfect day to go relax on the beach after our eventful morning.
The view was so pretty! We ordered some cold sweet tea and put on some sunscreen. Miranda and Krista headed out into the water. They told us that there were a ton of fish, and we could tell that the water was really clear. Ashlyn, Megan and I laid out our beach towels and started tanning.
Once we were all ready to head in we packed up our stuff and dried off. We went upstairs and took turns showering and we dressed up nice for dinner. Megan and Ashlyn were both wearing light blue sun dresses, and they looked drop-dead gorgeous. Krista and I wore a skirt with a tank-top and a light jacket in case it got cold. Miranda wore a strapless grey dress with white detailing and a white cardigan.
We headed downstairs for dinner and we decided to go to the Hard Rock cafe. It was only about half a mile from the hotel so we decided to walk. We sat outside and watched the sunset. The colors were absolutely beautiful. The food was delicious and we all had a great time.
After a short walk home we all went to bed. We had such a fun day, and I am so excited for tomorrow!! (:
-Meghan
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