(Groaning)
What's up, guys, I'm Zhin! Together with Alison, Julian and Dana,
We will be continuing our adventures here in Fiji.
So Dana, can you tell us where we are right now?
Right now, we are at the Nanuya Balavu Island,
and we will be swimming... with manta rays!
So I guess in this episode of Singaporeans Try, we are going to be swimming with manta rays!
Did you know that manta rays can go up to 7m in width?
First episode, you made me overcome my fear of heights, which is my second worst fear.
My first worst fear is deep waters,
I don't know how it's going to turn out, but I'm still going to try nonetheless.
- You can do it. Come. - You sure? Ok...
Faster, faster.
I have Max here with me and we are going on an island trek.
We are going to go up to the top of the mountain and take a rest there...
- There's a mountain here? - Just a small mountain.
Oh, ok.
- You're going to trek barefoot?! - Yeah.
Champion. I'm in sandals and he is going barefoot.
See you at the top of the mountain.
We are like in Narnia now. Finding our lion.
Singapore...
Which is very far away.
We reached the peak in less than 15 minutes.
The view is incredible. You get to see two sights.
I slipped a lot. I fell down a lot.
Oh my god.
♫ Why don't you just meet me in the middle ♫
Of the island.
♫ In the middle ♫ ... of the island.
There. It's the middle.
It is in the evening now and we are going to reward ourselves with the sunset cruise.
We are going to take these tubes...
And go out to see - to witness the majestic sunset.
Yeah! I'm so excited.
- Let's go. - Start already.
Before we go... The sunset is going to be a few minutes out from here to the back of the island.
The tube for the water...
I have a question. Will I sink inside?
- She's so small. - My butt is very small.
She will go inside. Cannot come out.
Zhin and I are about to go in the water...
Are you nervous?
(Groaning)
You can do it!
Here we go!
Ok! Ok!
One level accomplished.
I have at least gone into deep water,
and although it's with a buoy, I think it's fine.
Now I'm just going to swim myself back to shore.
Alison is helping me. Getting a free ride back to shore.
(Shouting)
Good morning! It is 7 am now,
and today is the day we will be swimming with the manta rays.
I'm honestly very nervous for this...
This is the only few spots in the world you can actually see manta rays
and swim with them.
I'm very scared, because the rays will be big.
They said (the rays) will swim beside you. From the top you can actually see lots of figures.
You know the dementors in Harry Potter?
- It's going to be like that. - No, it's going to be like Finding Nemo.
We'll be like the Nemos.
Oh, yeah, the Nemos. That's the school bus.
Make your way to the dive shop, yeah?
We just registered and we are going to get our snorkeling gear with us.
Because for us to see the rays, we have to wear goggles!
I'm your guide.
I'm your guide~
Yes!
It is time. This is why we traveled to Fiji.
Do you see the manta rays?
This is such a rush!
- I'm scared of water :'( - Don't worry.
Jump!
- You saw it? Was it very big? - Yeah, I saw it.
- Yeah. It's damn humongous. - It's like a carpet.
We just witnessed the manta rays which are so amazing. And it's because of this guy!
Come to Fiji!
- Julian, how was it? - I'm super ecstatic.
Probably one of the best shots I've ever done in my entire life, even though it was just with a GoPro.
It was so amazing. I can't stop smiling.
It's so surreal.
At one point, it just swam underneath me and its mouth was this big.
I can't stop smiling. It was so good.
It is our last night here in Fiji and we are back in Nadi,
and we are actually at Nadina's Restaurant
to try their authentic Fijian food.
I mean, what better way to end our trip in Fiji than to end it with really local food?
This one is actually the Kuita Vakalolo,
which is octopus braised in fresh coconut cream.
I have never tasted anything like this before.
It is actually very tasty because the octopus is very chewy,
and the coconut milk taste is on point.
This is Kokoda, which is a cold dish. It's a chilled Fijian authentic dish.
They cure the fish using bush lemon.
Form what I heard, it tastes something like ceviche.
Wow. Oh my God.
It's sour like ceviche. But it also has the creaminess of the coconut.
I give this 10/10. Very good.
So this is called Sui,
It's a really hearty beef bowl soup that maybe local Fijians eat to feel better on a rainy day.
- Ah, comfort food. - Yeah, chicken soup for the soul, you know.
Try it and see if it makes you feel better in your soul.
The beef is very soft. The soup just tastes like normal beef soup.
Alright, we will continue devouring our dishes,
So... Goodnight!
So that's it - this is the end of our Fiji trip. I'm so sad to be leaving this country,
- Because I felt like I accomplished so much for like... - Yes, you did.
- But what's your favorite part? - I feel like I'll miss the whole island life.
And the people. I think the people is what sets Fiji apart.
Mine was the manta rays. I'd never thought in a million years that I'd actually swim in a South Pacific Ocean.
With huge, carpet-looking creatures called manta rays.
And I got to do with for all 3 of them. So that was the most amazing thing.
I think that's what sets Fiji apart. I don't think it's just a destination for couples,
but I think it's also perfect for families, friends and grad trips.
All of our trips were made possible by Tourism Fiji,
but for now we're gonna head back to Singapore.
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