All good things must come to an end....

Well, I guess it's not quite the end...but close enough! It's Friday afternoon here and we are leaving Sunday night....so only one more full day in Fiji. BOO!! It's been quite the adventure and I've loved every minute of it. Angie and I haven't killed each other yet, so that's good. I guess I owe Mrs. Pavlich, my 6th grade English teacher, a big thank you for making me write a biography about Angie, even though I didn't really know her. Who knew that 17 years later we would still be best friends. God has blessed me with someone who thinks a lot like me, who is even more clumsy then me (she just fell down about 10 steps), and who doesn't want to confirm to what society thinks we should be!!! Plus...she's older then me....25 days...but she's 30 and I'm still enjoying my 20's!!! (Just had to through that in)

We've been actually busy this past week, even though we've been dodging massive rain showers. Yesterday we had 2 different cab drivers, one was talking about a tsunami and one was talking about a cyclone!! Angie hasn't been able to sky dive because of the weather and oh yeah...there's no plane!!! Instead of her sky diving monday we decided to go on the free tour of the UGG factory. Of course there is a catch with anything that is free. We knew they had a discounted store, but what we didn't know is that we picked out the model of the shoes and the color and they make it right there in front of us. The shop looked more like a sweat shop, kind of small, so we just walked around with the people. I think there were about 5 people working in it. We also met the owner and asked for a job!!! We walked with them as they found the material, cut out the impression of the boot, sewed the boots up, added the UGG tag, added the sole of the shoe, and then the actually sole where it was glued on and pressed. They cut the fur and any extra strings and within 30 minutes I had my own home made pair of raisen (purple) UGGS!!! It was so awesome...now I have something warm to wear home! Plus...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!

Afterwards we went to Deneru, which is the expensive part of Fiji. We are amazed at the people who come stay at the Sheraton in Deneru and never see Fiji....such a shame. It's not the true Fiji. We did some shopping, then walked to the Sheraton because we heard there were some women outside who made these really cool baskets, plus we went to gawk at the amazing hotel! I told Angie I felt like street people coming into that hotel!

Tuesday, we caught a mini bus (a van) to Sigatoka. We stayed at Naka Viti, where it was like a little mini apartment with a kitchenette. We went into town for groceries and had spagetti the next 2 nights!!! Our main reason for going was to see the pottery village. We went there Wednesday. The people in this village use mud and sand to do the pottery. They dry it indoors and outdoors, before using a stove. They do not use a pottery wheel, but all formed with their hands. Afterwards they glaze it with sap from a tree...hot of course. We saw that demonstration and had kava with the chief. Afterwards we could walk around and buy what we liked from the ladies who were there. Thursday we caught the mini bus back to Nadi. We were suppose to go to the Eco Park in Sigatoka, but didn't because of the rain. We got to our last resort, which we splurged some on, Club Fiji (splurged for us considering we've been staying in dorms). It's extremely nice and even has a hairdryer!!!

Today we just laid out until the rains came. It's kind of nice not having anything to do. Even though I've already all 4 of my books and almost done with the 2nd one I've borrowed from Angie! No complaints though! I think I'm going to get a pedicure/manicure here tomorrow and possibly a massage. Life is tough...got to enjoy it before I get back to the hustle and bustle of Nolensville!!!

My staff infection is doing much much better!!! I do have an appointment with the doctor at home Monday, just to double check everything. Thanks for the continued prayers for healing...they are working. Angie has been fighting a sinus infection or something the last day or two....no medicine for her to take, so she just did a shot of whiskey and pretty sure she is loads better!!!

looking forward to doing nothing for the next 2 days!!! not looking forward to a cold and snowy TN....please crank the heat up before I get home!!!

Lots of Love
Becca :)