VALENTINE'S DAY - FIJI STYLE

Yesterday was a combination of two days: Prophet Mohammed's Birthday and Valentine's day. Prophet Mohammed's birthday is significant enough to warrant a public holiday here in Fiji, but it's not big enough that it's in your face wherever you go. Valentine's day, on the other hand, receives radio advertisements, shop sales and tacky promotional gifts. It also gives an excuse for a once-a-year, only-in-Fiji, must-do-before-you-die experience. It is none other than this:

A candle-lit dinner at McDonald's restaurant complete with red table cloths, a-la-carte service and a complimentary ice-cream sundae to share with your lover. Even the waitresses are clothed in shiney red dresses for the occasion!

I requested a Happy Meal, but the waitress gave me a half-laugh/smirk of a condescending manner. Kind of like the cool kids at school who made you aware that you had said a lame joke that really wasn't worthy of their laughter. So I got a cheeseburger meal instead. I'm still unhappy that I didn't get a toy.

I don't usually "celebrate" valentine's day. However, this event held by the golden arches was one that could not be missed.

After this experience, I felt sick with love, and sick from being one step closer to heart disease. Thank you, Suva McDonald's!

Luke and Lauren share a romantic chip:



Gorgeous table decorations...