A wonderful encounter with mysterious Sperm Whales
I’m writing this in the noisy departure lounge of Nadi Airport, Fiji. The plane is delayed a couple of hours, so I thought I’d start thinking about one of the most thought-provoking encounters of our recent trip to Taveuni & the Yasawas: a wonderful encounter with mysterious Sperm Whales.
Many travellers are milling around me right now using Fiji as a hub to traverse the Pacific. It’s amazing the variety of cultures and nationalities that meet here.
Published on October 15, 2025 18:36
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