Island style

Tracey had a fabulous Fiji holiday last year with her Mum Lorraine and support worker Simone.

“I like Fiji because it’s relaxing and there’s heaps to do. It was lots of fun! The people are very friendly and I must say that the men are quite something, so the eye candy was pretty good!”

“I went on this ten day trip with Mum and Simone (CSW), and this time we flew over. We have been on some cruises with Dad and we’re going on another one at the end of March.”

“We stayed at the amazing Doubletree by Hilton. We did lots of swimming in the pool which had it’s own mini beach area.”

Lorraine says, “We booked with Luxury Escapes who were really great. Good wheelchair accessibility at the resort and rooms there. One of the activities we enjoyed was riding electric bikes on the old sugar cane track.”

“Mum and Simone had to pedal and I could just sit in the seat!” says Tracey.

Simone and I left Mum one time and went horse riding along the beach to see the sunset. We enjoyed champagne and nibblies at the end of it.

“We did basket weaving, which I have done before while in hospital after my brain tumour. Part of the OT after my radiotherapy involved basket weaving, so I’m OK at it. Unfortunately I couldn’t bring the basket home because of Australian customs regulations. But I really enjoyed it.”

Simone helps me with anything that needs to be done, just like the support workers do at home.

Lorraine adds: “Simone helped with everything from the usual showering and dressing to getting in and out of cars, as well as providing great company. She gives me a bit of a break too, which I appreciate.”

“One evening I wondered where we were going and we ended up at this show, which was amazing!” says Tracey.

“There’s a permanent big top tent on a little island called Bau and anyone going to Fiji and staying on that side of the island should go and see it,” says Lorraine. “It was one of the highlights. The performance tells the story of a chief’s daughter who decides that she doesn’t really like the customs and goes against them, and then the torment she goes through until she finds her way back. Absolutely brilliant! They really are the most beautiful people.”

It was a great holiday and I highly recommend going to Fiji.

“The next trip I’m going with both Mum and Dad is a cruise and will have Nicole to support me. That way Nicole and I can go off to do things and leave Mum and Dad to relax.”

Wayne’s room has a sign saying at the door: “Welcome to the jungle.” A big Tigers fan!