The soldier turned drummer broke into a dancing stupor! Accompanied by some of the young kids from the village.

Suddenly the villagers came out and sang a song for us. The soldier gave up his blunt weapon and took to a decidedly less menacing tool – the drums! The drums is actually a hollowed out teak tree trunk. I tried it out. Pretty impressive noise it makes!!

We went to the Fiji Cultural Village. This showcases the culture of typical Fijian life – mostly of the past. First thing we know moment we open the door is that there is a menacing looking soldier with a really intimidating looking weapon staring at us. We shouted “Bula” as instructed by Aseri. He immediately calmed down, returned the “Bula” with a gruff voice and led us into the village.

Predictably, the bus is called “Bula Bus”

We are on our way back from Samoa. A few more days in Fiji!! Flying into Viti Levu, we see this below us. Do you recognize that place? I can even see the cottage in the water that we stayed in earlier this week!