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much anticipated for the soothing dip in the crystal-clear and cold
Luva stream that flows next to Namosi Eco Retreat, but moreso,
for the Fijian food that will surprise our palate that evening.
Your bure is a hand crafted, small and simple abode of
materials like bamboo and palm leaves, using traditional building
methods. They are large enough to accommodate an entire
family comfortably. There is a similar structure for meals, and a
common area where drinking kava, music and dancing is usually
held. A separate bathroom bure has showers and toilets.
The road to Namosi can be bumpy, effectively shaking off the
world you’ve left behind. The majestic mountain country has a
way of burrowing a smile tightly into your being, and before you
know it: you are caught up in the collective spirit of joy as the
Navunikabi Village community (of the Wainikoroiluva District)
welcome you raucously into their world with singing and dancing.
By the time you take your place at the table for that first
dinner, you know you’ve arrived in a space that will nurture your
soul by simply being there. You could go bilibili river rafting or
accompany the women to harvest your dinner, partake in the
sunrise mountain walk or accompany the men to a pig hunt: one
thing is for sure – to just be, unplugged and reconnecting with
nature is something we all owe ourselves.

namosieco.com
@namosieco
Ph: +679 777 9098 (Suva office)

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