Steffi & Gerry: Trip around the World
Travel Blog of our Honeymoon around the World
We had to leave our beloved Matamanoa Island to get to the Airport Nadi. On our flight to Honolulu we crossed the international date line, i.e. we won a day.
And we’re behind Swiss time again. It’s also the reason why our draft itinerary has a week with two Tuesdays.
Yes, we cheat a bit now, the title picture is copyright by magneticcreative.com, but it really was clear sky to see the milky way and even a shooting star.
We snorkeled half-way around the island, as we got the tip that turtles and sharks could be seen. And indeed: a sea turtle swam away, and a few minutes later a shark (maybe 2 meters in length) appeared. He decided to ignore us, and we decided not to approach him. Peace, bro!
Enjoying honeymoon with snorkeling, coconut drinking, seafood dinner and sunset photographing.
Beautiful weather, 31°C air temperature, 29°C water temperature, snorkeling and coconut drinking – why can’t every morning be like this?
In the early afternoon we went on a short trip to the island where Cast Away (starring Tom Hanks as modern Robinson Crusoe) was filmed – also with great snorkeling possibilities. Fun fact: the island is not that remote, Tom Hanks could have swum to the neighbour island and enjoy a cold drink. 😉
Wonderful sunset in the evening – no photoshop involved!
Bula! (Fijian for «Hello»)
Matamanoa is a small island, about 1.5 boat hours away from the main island and contains just one holiday resort. We can enjoy our private plunge pool or go down to the beach and snorkel in the blue, warm water through the corals. Amazing.
We spent the first night on Fiji in Nadi in a nice hotel near the airport, before going to Matamanoa next day by boat.
