点评:What was supposed to be a self-guided 21-day bike trip in Western Australia unexpectedly transformed into an 8-day liveaboard kayak journey in Fiji and I couldn’t have been happier with the change of plans. Having never done an organised adventure before, I thought I knew what to expect, but this trip was far more exhilarating than I imagined.
Each day was the perfect mix of kayaking, snorkelling, the occasional hike/scramble as well as time spent laughing and chatting with new friends. The itinerary struck that rare balance of being full, fun and adventurous without ever feeling rushed.
Our guide, Kate, was nothing short of incredible. She’s a true adventurous spirit with a deep knowledge of Fiji, always generous in sharing it with our very inquisitive group. She involved us in decision making along the way, helping us shape our own journey. It made the experience extra special and more meaningful.
The crew aboard the boat were equally wonderful. We were greeted with constant smiles, endless warmth and genuine hospitality. No request ever felt like too much, and they even helped us attempt to watch the AFL Grand Final despite the patchy connection. I wasn't too upset in the end as my team lost :(
By the time day eight arrived, I genuinely didn’t want to leave. I could have kept exploring the Yasawa and Mamanuca Islands for much longer. A huge thank you to the entire SSV team - especially Kate for being a phenomenal guide and Alex all the phone calls and fitting me in last minute after my holiday plans shifted.
Can't wait to get out there again on another adventure with SSV!
翻译:原本计划在西澳大利亚进行为期21天的自助自行车之旅,却意外地变成了在斐济为期8天的船宿皮划艇之旅,我对这个计划的改变感到无比欣喜。由于之前从未参加过任何有组织的探险活动,我以为自己已经做好了心理准备,但这次旅行远比我想象的更加精彩刺激。
每天的行程都完美融合了皮划艇、浮潜、偶尔的徒步/攀岩,以及与新朋友欢笑交谈的时光。行程安排得恰到好处,既充实、有趣又充满冒险,却丝毫没有匆忙之感。
我们的向导凯特简直太棒了。她拥有真正的冒险精神,对斐济了如指掌,并且总是乐于与我们这些求知欲旺盛的伙伴们分享。她让我们参与到行程的决策中,帮助我们规划自己的旅程。这让整个体验更加特别,也更有意义。
船上的船员们也同样出色。我们一路都沐浴在灿烂的笑容中,感受到了无尽的热情和真诚的款待。无论我们提出什么要求,他们都尽力满足,甚至在信号时断时续的情况下,还帮我们尝试观看澳式橄榄球总决赛。虽然我的球队最终输了,但我并没有太难过 :(
到了第八天,我真的不想离开了。我真想在亚萨瓦群岛和玛玛努卡群岛多待一段时间。非常感谢SSV团队的全体成员——特别是凯特,她是一位非常棒的向导;还有亚历克斯,在我假期计划有变的情况下,他打了无数个电话,并在最后一刻帮我安排行程。
我已经迫不及待地想再次和SSV一起开启新的冒险之旅了!