Jungle Time in Fiji

Next thrill--zip lines. Emily decided that we needed something different and a break from many days of diving. We had previously signed up for shark diving but we would have to drive an 1 1/2 hours back to Shangri-La. After a deep family discussion, we changed course and spent 3 hours in the rain forest.

Emily had previously heard about zip lining from Alec. He had a great experience with zip lines thru the Thailand jungle. Our Fijian villa manager had done it three times and he also recommended it. The local company had gotten publicity in a special Discovery TV feature. Others in our group had made special vacation plans to include a this jungle adventure after seeing the television program. One Australian family had travelled over 2 hours (one-way) by shuttle van.

It was definetly worth it. Here was Al who looked like a pro. Mo needed a little extra encouragement from the family. After a short time, I was able open to keep my eyes open while zipping thru the rain forest.


Here we were, suspended in air and waiting for our next run. I was getting better with jumping off platforms; in the darkness, in deep caverns, or suspended high above the ground. Gabe was always a happy guy as he got to be at the head of the line. We all got the hang of it with longest zip line of 220 m., a total of 8 different lines. The rides added up to about 800 m (about a half a mile) of zip lines. After the first time thru, we got the chance to go again. I decided to sit out the second round and be the photographer from down below.
I enjoyed the opportunity to talk with the Australian parents who waited for their teenagers.


Way to go girl. Em got the hang of it. We traversed thru the back country rainforest, over mountain canyons, and across a coastal river, about 30 minutes east of Pacific Harbour, Fiji.


Hmm, wonder who was this agile monkey? The guides had been doing upside-down stunts so guess who gave it a go? We all gave it thumbs up, including the Philadelphia Eagles football players, several months earlier.