The perfect sunset
December 3rd 2006 22:32
Moving away from the camping trip for a second, and although technically not quite Australian Travel (although if you are in Australia it is quite easy to travel there 
) I was looking at some photos from Fiji last night and came across some of a sunset that we saw whilst over there. (Due to a coup about to break out it is possibly not the best time to travel there but I would DEFINITELY recommend it some time down the line!)
The place is very aptly named Sunset Strip and is located down the Southern Coastline of mainland Fiji. We were there for a few days and never saw one even close to that. It had been cloudy that day so we were not hoping for much, but as often happens in an exotic land you are unexpectedly surprised. A wide, shallow reef protected from waves by outer rocks provided the canvass for the sun`s artwork as it set. As evening approached the very air became tinted with glowing hues of orange and red, transforming you into a dream-like world. The palm trees that lined the shore slowly turned into dark silhouettes and the music of the waves played romantic tunes in your head. The sand was still warm under your toes and every now and again a cool splash of water would send pulsing fingers of pleasure up your body. As the sun sank lower below the horizon the colours got richer and the shadows deeper until it faded into moonlight. Long after the sun had set people stood staring into the darkness, the glow of the beautiful masterpiece still glinting in their eyes.
) I was looking at some photos from Fiji last night and came across some of a sunset that we saw whilst over there. (Due to a coup about to break out it is possibly not the best time to travel there but I would DEFINITELY recommend it some time down the line!) 
Fiji Sunset
The place is very aptly named Sunset Strip and is located down the Southern Coastline of mainland Fiji. We were there for a few days and never saw one even close to that. It had been cloudy that day so we were not hoping for much, but as often happens in an exotic land you are unexpectedly surprised. A wide, shallow reef protected from waves by outer rocks provided the canvass for the sun`s artwork as it set. As evening approached the very air became tinted with glowing hues of orange and red, transforming you into a dream-like world. The palm trees that lined the shore slowly turned into dark silhouettes and the music of the waves played romantic tunes in your head. The sand was still warm under your toes and every now and again a cool splash of water would send pulsing fingers of pleasure up your body. As the sun sank lower below the horizon the colours got richer and the shadows deeper until it faded into moonlight. Long after the sun had set people stood staring into the darkness, the glow of the beautiful masterpiece still glinting in their eyes.
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Comment by DuskDevi
Rugby World Cup 2007
I've walked along here and have been privy to some spectacular light-shows...there's something about a Fiji sunset...especially when the sun is just a glowing orb with no rays to blur it's circumference...as it dips in to the horizon, you can almost hear the hiss...and when it does fully immerse itself in to the Pacific...the rays radiate the colours of the spectrum...outstanding. Magical.
The photos are lovely Ash.
Your words animate them.
Beautiful.
DuskDevi
Comment by Ash
Australian Traveller
Flashes of memories
Isnt is the best place to watch the sun setting? I dont think I have ever seen a sunset quite like it, it was amazing! I like the idea of the sun hissing as it sets - I can almost hear it now.
Thanks for your kind words
Ash