Faces of Tacilevu – Fiji
Here are some of the new friends we got to know in the village of Tacilevu. They are the Faces of Tacilevu – Fiji. I love these photos, regardless of the fact that I am only using a small instant camera. I, however, understand that I will need to get a better camera even as my desire to join a community of luxury travel experts increases. But this is early days of travel, and for now, we will have to work with what we have. Capturing magical moments has to remain at the center of our single parent travel.
With these photographs, we hope to inspire those on a family travel to do more.
Eyes and Lips
©Exploramum and Explorason – Mother and child
I am quite proud that my seven-year-old son has learned to crop these pictures,
and says he might want to become a professional photographer and show the rest of the world how other people live! He starts with the lady above who has the most beautiful lips. I watch her and am magnetized by her natural beauty.
and says he might want to become a professional photographer and show the rest of the world how other people live! He starts with the lady above who has the most beautiful lips. I watch her and am magnetized by her natural beauty.
New clothes to model
©Exploramum and Explorason – New clothes for this girl
Thanks to the recent donations, this Tacilevu girl models her new attire. She is super quiet, but every time I turned, she was there.
Strike A Pose
©Exploramum and Explorason – strike a pose
This sweet princess really practiced her modeling for this shot above. The distressed wood adds a richness to the photograph I think.
Little Treasures
©Exploramum and Explorason – little treasures
This little girl above is always so happy. I find her quietly sitting on her house step smiling at me.
Small but Brave
©Exploramum and Explorason – shy smiles
A little cutie above proudly wears her new clothes for us. Her smile is shy but her beauty is natural.
Eyes
©Exploramum and Explorason – stunning eyes
©Exploramum and Explorason – precious child
This stunning girl has deep blue eyes. I notice quite a few Fijians have blue eyes.
A Sweet Smile
©Exploramum and Explorason – lovely kids
These two new friends above followed me everywhere – and asked for their photo to be taken. I loved the sweet smile of the boy. They were so polite and natural.
Mum Time
©Exploramum and Explorason – Fijian Mums
A couple of the Mums asked if we could take a photo of them. Babies and children seemed to be everywhere yet they seemed relaxed and unstressed. I envy their simple life in many ways. No western world stresses.
©Exploramum and Explorason – Fijian Mum
This Mum had gorgeous lips and looked like a young Whoopi Goldberg.
Remote Children Have NO Toothbrushes
©Exploramum and Explorason – hiding teeth
The girl had teeth problems and wanted to hide them. But she had saucer eyes. I wished we had brought more toothbrushes with us as I realized that if these children suck on the sugar cane the, tooth decay.
Balloon Eyes
©Exploramum and Explorason – Balloon eyes
Thumbs up to the girl above with her round balloon and her big round balloon eyes to match. When we handed out balloons she wanted one straight away!
Strike A Pose
©Exploramum and Explorason – strike a pose
I was surprised how easily these children posed for the camera. He was a little shy but he was a great model. Where the girl below squeezed her face up tightly to smile.
©Exploramum and Explorason – squishy with joy
She “loved” the new dress we had brought her.
Hair Hair
©Exploramum and Explorason – Fijian hair
What a smile! And what great hair this little girl has. I love it. In fact, I bought a Fiji wooden Afro comb after seeing her great hair.
Young Male Model Of The Future
©Exploramum and Explorason – young male model
Looking manly! This young man above still poses to show his lean and fit body and boy charm to us.
Baby Models
©Exploramum and Explorason – Baby with sunnies
How to put the baby to sleep – sunnies! This little angel was a perfect model in her new baby onesie.
Watching us leave
©Exploramum and Explorason – watching us leave
Children gathered at the windows to watch us leave. This was really so beautiful!
Goodbye
©Exploramum and Explorason – Goodbye
Leaving Tacilevi was one of the hardest moments of our travels. I felt these people were my friends. We cared for them. I wanted them to feel loved and special.
As we say goodbye and drove away I hope we will one day return to both Fiji and this village.
…One day!
Questions and Comments
- Have you been to Tacilevu?
- What experiences did you make while at Tacilevu?
- Write us your comments below.
Very keen to get in touch with you regarding your travels. Our family are hoping to travel to Tacilevu.
Can you please get in touch?
Ally Swan
Hope you enjoy SavuSavu – this is a very small remote village on the island accessible by 4WD when we went. I’ve been in touch via messages so enjoy Fiji