When I think of Fiji, I picture paradise.
And that annoying American water brand. I mean seriously, there are better uses for our planet’s scarce resources than shipping water from Fiji to the US (or Europe). Dear Americans, please, I implore you to drink your own water. If you’re not convinced, maybe this will - 12 percent of Fijian’s don’t have access to clean safe drinking water.
Fiji from above. Take a deep breath. We’re no longer talking about bottled water…
Anyway, back to Fiji. Fiji is an island nation comprising 333 islands. Despite its remote location, Fiji is very multicultural with a mix of Melanesian, Polynesian, Micronesian, Chinese, European and Indian influences. This is obvious when you learn Fiji’s most popular sport is Rugby Union. I never did work out the difference between Rugby Union and Rugby League…
Fiji is also known for its long history of cannibalism. Yes, this is news to me too. However, archaeologists have found evidence of cannibalism dating back over 2,500 years. Generally, human meat was always consumed fresh, after being killed during battles. The occasional Christian missionary was even eaten too.
Today, human meat is no longer on the menu in Fiji, although you can buy cute little cannibal dolls from souvenir shops, so that’s something.
Nowadays Fijian’s prefer to eat Fiji Kokoda, a fresh fish-based dish similar to ceviche.
Anyway, I’m starving.
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