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Neighbourhood guide

Rewa bridges, the Syria Monument remembers the 59 lives lost mouth of the river where juvenile hammerhead scallop sharks
on that day. The monument also lists ships that travelled to Fiji are located. To make arrangements to start your journey from
from 1879–1916, and signifies the long-lasting bond between the Rewa Bridge, call Roko on 2135761. Otherwise make your
Fiji and India. way to Nasali landing and talk to the water taxi operators moored
there. Be sure to put on some sunscreen, wear a hat, and fully
Nausori Market charge your phone or camera because there is plenty to see.
Nausori Market, Fiji’s largest, features a garden of flower
stores on its outskirts, root crops, vegetables, and fruits on sale ● Nailili Cathedral Church stands tall and proud, if worn
directly from the farm, and a corner for all grog lovers where by time. According to the Fiji Museum, Fijian catholic
a beautifully arranged mountain of waka sits on one table. scholars helped Fr. Rougier to build this beautiful
In another corner, the Nausori Handicraft Center includes church from limestone and coral. Nailili was the setting
salusalu of different colours and mats, masi and much more. On of a bitter struggle for converts between Wesleyan and
Saturdays, local women offer a wide variety of pre-cooked food, Catholics, which culminated in a much publicised "Bible
including the local delicacy, bila, (fermented cassava bread). burning" incident which enraged the Wesleyans. This
historic attraction is still used as a place of worship by
On the water local Catholics. Visiting this secluded, historic building
Nasali Water Taxi is located 25 minutes from Nausori, but you transports you to a different time and place; I felt like I was
also have the option of getting picked up from below the old Rewa walking through an old film set.
Bridge. From your boat you will see villages, and people at work ● The ground on which Nailili Cathedral sits is also a place
and play along the Rewa River. Our guide had great insights into where the first rugby ball was kicked in Fiji and a good
points of interest and the different streams feeding into the Rewa photo opportunity!
River. If you have time, the driver can take you all the way to the

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