The plane from Nadi to Taveuni. When checking in, they weigh your luggage, then they weigh you. This lets them decide where you'll be sitting so the plane is properly balanced.
Small puddle jumper, seats 20 (including pilots)
A well weathered plane.
Picture of the propeller spinning taken using the iPhone . It's an interesting artifact of how the iPhone camera scans.
When you arrive (or depart) at Matangi, you are greeted and serenaded.
Welcome to your Bure.
After checking in, you have to stop at the bar and get a Matangi Bomb. The only way to know what's in one is to visit Matangi :)
Anyone home?
Relaxing after snorkeling.
Here kitty kitty. Lots of wild life and pets on Matangi.
Our little friend Sebastian (from the Little Mermaid) rests on our front porch.
The cutest dogs (and best behaved) ever.
Protecting the beach at the dive shop.
Christine introduces "Ms. Piggy" to us. Piggy was found as a piglet abandoned on the beach at Horseshoe cove.
Christine giving Ms. Piggy a kiss.
Ms. Piggy won't budge so they are trying to bribe her with food.
This cat licked my fingers clean.
Going artistic. Although it looks B&W/Grey, it's really color.
The fleet of Matangi.
Gu-Ki-Thai (the boat) ponders it's escape.
Either my flip flop is really small, or that leaf is really big.
Getting ready to go snorkeling in the rain.
The pool at night.
Looking into the dining hall.
Ahh, the hanging bed. Great place for a nap.
Welcome to... The Deck.
The deck at night...
Beating the drum, making my favorite sound of the day. Signalling that breakfast, lunch, or dinner is now being served
I'm a sucker for sunset pictures.
While at Matangi we witnessed two weddings. First there was Gifford and Diane (from Norman, Oklahoma)
You may now kiss the bride.
And there was Justin and Jackie (from Florida). Feeding each other delicious chocolate cake.
The private dinner. While at Matangi, couples are treated to a private dinner served on the deck.
The Matangi activities center. Diving, Snorkeling, Kayaking, ...
Ally (our favorite dive instructor) says hi.
Anke gets ready for dive #1 of the day.
I'm a dork.
Sarah surfaces.
Sarah is equalizing the pressure in her ears.
Anke says Hi
At least I'm not the only dork underwater. Sarah is also a dork.
Gundy's angels. From LTR: Ally, Sarah, Anke.
Sarah is starting her descent.
Sarah told me to take this for Julie. It's Hibiscus and it grows like wild here.
The single piston tractor from China. It jumps about 10 feet every time the piston strokes.
Noel Douglas (owner/operator) with the guard dogs of Matangi.
Bibi
Kay. The staff at Matangi are friendly and helpful.
Matangi Chef. Grilling lamb, sausage, steak, and chicken to perfection. Every meal at Matangi was incredible.
The goodbye serenade
Goodbye Matangi :(
We miss you already Matangi.
Goodbye Matangi, we will miss you. We will be back.
