35. First Landing, Fiji (2007)
BULA! I have been a few times to Fiji. I worked on an emergency housing project on-site back in 2007, 2009 and continue providing design advice if necessary. Most latest to a colleague who is now building a beautiful home in the north island.
First Landing: The legend recalls a canoe called the Kauniton came from the west bringing the first Fijians to these islands centuries ago. The canoe hit the reef of this beach called Nalamu meaning 'pierce'. According to oral traditions, the first Melanesian settlers landed at Vuda Point and established Viseisei.
If every single island were counter, the isles of the Fiji archipelago would number in the thousands. A mere 322 are judged large enough for human habitation, however, and of these only 106 are inhabited. That leaves 216 uninhabited islands, most of them prohibitively isolated or lacking fresh water.
If every single island were counter, the isles of the Fiji archipelago would number in the thousands. A mere 322 are judged large enough for human habitation, however, and of these only 106 are inhabited. That leaves 216 uninhabited islands, most of them prohibitively isolated or lacking fresh water.
Vinaka,
Guillermo
Guillermo Aranda-Mena Ⓒ2023
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