Until the latter part of the 19th century, the human version of 'dog eat dog' (cannibalism) was practiced in Fiji. Yes, when these islanders 'got fed up with you', it was usually followed by a hearty belch.
Today not only can you visit the 'kitchen' (ritual platform & all) & see the 'oven' (that looks very much like a hole in the wall where the local chefs placed the 'dinner to be' with a bunch of hot rocks that did the job), but you will enjoy a 'bilibili' (native bamboo raft) ride, be a guest (sometimes of the local chief) at a Kava ceremony, lunch/mingle with the locals & (depending on the tour) enjoy unlimited soda & beer on this day long journey.
And it's all for around $65.
Beat that Rachel Ray!
Ok, you'll also have to walk though knee deep water & duck through a very low/very wet/very dark cave (so leave the tuxes & patent leathers at home), but the historically leaning food-a-philes who survived this trek say that unless you're recently released from a hospital stay - you'll do fine.
And think of all the cooking tips you might pick up for your next South Seas themed cocktail party.
A few companies offer this trek, but 'Adventures in Paradise' has nabbed some good reviews.
Check out their web site: http://www.adventuresinparadisefiji.com/htm/cave.htm
Oh yes, if you want to have a vegetarian lunch, you have to tell them in advance. For the less than strong stomached - considering the subject of this tour - it might not be a bad idea.
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