Fiji is Flooding…and it is still Raining

Today is our 9th day in Fiji and the 9th day of torrential rain. This is not what I expected from Fiji. I though for sure I would be drenched in sweat from the hot and humid days…not wet from unsuccessful attempts to stay dry.
Apparently there is a hurricane somewhere near the Fiji islands. That hurricane is what is causing all the rain. We have not experienced any other symptoms of a hurricane, so we are very grateful…but it sure makes getting around difficult because a lot of the roads are flooded. It’s times like this that I’m grateful we live on a hill, and remind myself of the promise of the rainbow.
The picture is taken from where we are holding the IES. To the right of the picture there is normally a garden full of taro, (kind of like potatoes) and other native Fijian food. In the picture it is sitting under about two and half feet of water. Towards the top of the photo where all you can see is a body of water….that is normally a Rugby field. Fijians love their rugby.

Now does this look like the Fiji you've seen in the brochures or what? This is a local beach near Suva. Mosquito Island is a five minute boat ride from the mainland and a popular swimming destination for the locals. Unfortunately, there is a reason the island has the name it does. Make sure you take some bug spray if you visit here.

Bula Vinaka....we are in Fiji!
Today is my 6 month wedding anniversary and I am spending it on the island of Viti Levu, Fiji. Doesn't that sound great! Unlike most peole however, Josh and I didn't come here for a romantic getaway, we came to work.
My husband Joshua and I have been here 4 days ago, and wow what an adventure so far. I have to say, I think I am a little bit culture shocked! I'm so thankful that I am here with my husband and not by myself. Somehow, he seems to just put things into perspective and makes me relax. I would like to take this time to praise him publically for being really inventive and practical. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't have eaten anything; as it seems I have a disability when it comes to lighting a gas stove!
We have had some funny times already. My hair has definatly gone fro, we've had to run away from wild dogs, and we've walked for over an hour to find a pizza place we remembered was good from last time we were here. All in all, I'd say we are doing pretty ok. The Lord totally knows what we need: and the IWT office has KONA COFFEE!