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I've been going through my photos from an overseas trip to Fiji about 5 years ago and came across this one taken in the town of Sigatoka. The town now would have an approximate population of over 20,000 people and has a long history of settlement dating back to 1000 BCE when indigenous tribal chiefs occupied the area.

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Welcome to Sigatoka Markets

On the day we took a taxi into Sigatoka, our driver David narrated all the scenery on the way. This is what Sigatoka looks like, it's quite a run down little town. It's alot tidier and cleaner than most of the roads are.

Through the little side roads people have stalls and tables set up. There is a mixture of products that they have from fabrics, weaving and clothing through to hot food, vegetables, baking, fruit etc.

This was one of the local shops that sold bread and had many people bustling about doing their business. The streets were dusty and not very well maintained.

This is the Sigatoka marketplace, quite small compared to the one we planned to visit in Suva but it was good to see the different fruit and veges people sold.

This one caught my eye, apparently it's a type of bitter melon and it's good for the digestive system.

More people outside on the footpaths and street selling other types of fruit and veges. I tried a type of Hawaiian papaya while I was there and loved it.

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The abode of happiness

2 days ago we took a taxi out to the nearby town of Sigatoka and while wandering some of the streets we spied this huge building sitting on the hillside. Apparently it is a Hare Krishna temple and although Fiji has a huge Christian population there are other religions here too such as this one.

Upon researching it I found their website says that this is "the abode of happiness", a place of worship and a refuge for those seeking inner peace plus inside is medical center, catering, counselling services, a justice of the peace, a gift shop and cultural learning on Sundays. Not my cup of tea but might be to others...

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