Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Fijians tend to go to bed early and wake up early so don't expect much to be going on after
9pm. When meeting, locals are eager to shake hands and ask you where you're from, and usu-
ally exchange pleasantries when passing - a hearty “
bula
” being almost mandatory in rural
areas, although in town centres this greeting is usually a ruse for selling you something. Fiji-
ans do not, as a rule, shout at each other or demand service. Visitors often become frustrated
at the often glacial speed at which things move and the detached attitude when a problem
arises -
sega na leqa
rules, a mix of
mañana
of Latin America and the “no worries mate” of
Australia. There is little you can do about it and the more anxious or frustrated you get the
less sympathy or assistance you'll be shown. Slow down, relax and take it Fiji time.
