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Chizuru Horiba enjoys discoverin­g Fiji with her best friend Asuka Okasaka.

Ms Horiba is the Researcher/ Advisor at the Embassy of Japan in Fiji.

The best friends were on board the Captain Cook Cruises MV Reef Endeavour, four Night Yasawa Islands Cruise from December 28 to January 22.

They discovered the beauty of these westerly Fiji Island groups Mamanucas and Yasawa and cruises through some spectacula­r passages from Malolo Lailai to the northern Yasawas. The cruise visits the islands of Waya, Naviti, Sacred Islands, the private island of Tivua, the Sawa-l-Lau limestone caves and lagoon.

What’s one place you’d take every visitor to Fiji and why?

Natadola beach is the spot we have visited the most so far. We would definitely recommend to others because of its beauty and convenienc­e in access from Suva.

We were also amazed by the marine life, under the sea when we snorkeled at near Yasawa islands and Taveuni.

It was a humbling experience, but made us eager to make an action to preserve them at the same time.

We respect all the Fijians efforts to protect the blue oceans; environmen­t in a bigger scalenot only the coral and clam plantation­s that some islands have.

But also careful cinsiderat­ions towards plastic usage and waste disposal that each of us use every day.

What’s your secret backyard favourite spot?

Colo-I-Suva’s waterfall and a café/bar in Colo-I-Suva Rainforest Eco Resort, Suva.

What’s your favourite place Fiji for a pie and coffee/tea?

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We always stop by at the Café Planet in Korotogo which has a cozy relaxing atmosphere with nature and animals.

Their Turmeric Latte is so tasty and nutritious that make people even addictive to it.

What’s one Fiji spot on the top of your bucket list?

Nabalasere waterfall (in Ra). I am also interested in visiting Kadavu to learn more about Fijian history and cultural traditions.

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 ?? Photo: Maraia Vula. ?? Chizuru Horiba (right) with her best friend Asuka Okasaka at Tivua Island. Ms Horiba was a guest onboard the Captain Cook Cruises Fiji MV Reef Endeavour, four night Yasawa Islands Cruises from December 28, 2020 to January 2, 2021.
Photo: Maraia Vula. Chizuru Horiba (right) with her best friend Asuka Okasaka at Tivua Island. Ms Horiba was a guest onboard the Captain Cook Cruises Fiji MV Reef Endeavour, four night Yasawa Islands Cruises from December 28, 2020 to January 2, 2021.
 ??  ?? Chizuru Horiba (left) with her best friend Asuka Okasaka . Ms Horiba was a guest onboard the Captain Cook Cruises Fiji MV Reef Endeavour, four night Yasawa Islands Cruises from December 28, 2020 to January 2, 2021.
Chizuru Horiba (left) with her best friend Asuka Okasaka . Ms Horiba was a guest onboard the Captain Cook Cruises Fiji MV Reef Endeavour, four night Yasawa Islands Cruises from December 28, 2020 to January 2, 2021.
 ??  ?? Chizuru Horiba and her best friend Asuka Okasaka swimming at the Sawa-i-Lau Caves.
Chizuru Horiba and her best friend Asuka Okasaka swimming at the Sawa-i-Lau Caves.

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