The Island Lizard Who Loves Me
The first time our eyes met I was waking up from a mid-morning nap, slowly taking in the light of the room. I turned my neck to the side and there he was - perched on the edge of the throw pillow my head was resting on, bathed in a patch of sunshine, and staring down...
Island Dogs Need Flip-Flops Too
I live in the middle of a tropical jungle in paradise. And not just a cutesy, Rudyard Kipling-type place - it is a real jungle. There are critters. Some of them freak me the hell out. I knew that it would be like this when I moved here, and so I'm dealing with it...
Island Living is Not for the Weak-Hearted
More often than not, I'd describe my typical weeks on my rock as "uneventful." Well, at least uneventful in the realm of an island woman. Sure, I do get to partake in many things that most people only do on vacation - watch sunsets from the pool with a glass o' vino,...
That Itch You Can’t Scratch
They say a perfect paradise would be boring, but I wouldn’t mind trying it for a while. But "perfect" is not in the cards for me, thanks in large part to my inability to avoid the ravages of the island's voracious beasts. I am under near constant attack by no-see-ums,...
Cat vs Bat: A Fijian Death Match at 3am
I had been thinking that a post about creepy crawlies in Fiji was long overdue when the inspiration arrived on my doorstep. My bedroom doorstep. Literally. At 3am. Now all of you cat owners will be familiar with the lovely treats that your cute little killers bring...
My Racket & Me: A Love Story *IN PHOTOS*
I admit that I have a tendency to make a lot of hyperbolic claims about things I "can't live without" in island life, but it is no exaggeration to say that I'd be long gone if it weren't for my electrocution rackets. Particularly now, when shit has really hit the fan...
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