Bees and fish

3:21 PM 1/26/2011
Wrapping up my trip. Sure has been awesome.  Watched dolphins swim under my nose from a boat, swam with the fish and corals again, met some kind people on the journey.  I went north and met with an American named John, a very grounded and intelligent man who helps with beekeeping development in Fiji.  We worked together with Ziyaad, who has been keeping bees for one year, to move some hives to a better location for the bees.  It was really great to be with bee people again and to have the chance to do some work with my hands and mind.  I stayed with Ziyaad's family, for two nights, and went fishing with his father.  I was so happy and grateful to have the chance to spend time with this beautiful family. I only wish that I could stay with them longer.  I felt so many peaceful moments with them, just sitting and talking, eating together on the floor, praying, or just enjoying silence.  I found myself wishing at times that my life was more simple.  The Hussein's didn't need to be entertained to be having a good time, and every moment was filled with joy.  There is some wisdom lying in there for me. 

I'll be heading to Nadi tomorrow morning, and then starting the next adventure in NZ.  I'm very happy to have the chance to visit there, and I'm excited that Dave and I will have the chance to meet up.  It turned out a good thing for me that I stayed in Fiji for a while longer.  It was a chance to have many more wonderful experiences.  I like it here, and hope to come back.

It's funny... I don't really have much else to say.  I'm still abundantly grateful to be alive. There isn't really much else.