Shirley Rachel is a post mistress in Vanuabalavu. She has travelled to places in her line of work to provide the services delivered by the company to the community.

The mother-of-four began her Post Fiji job at Ba before being posted on Vanuabalavu. She has been with the Postal Agency for 13 years.

The Tailevu native is more familiar with her maternal links and has fond memories of the island of Matuku, Moala in the Lau groups.

How Many Places Have You Visited Around Fiji?

Suva, Western Division and Lau.

Lau Group

What Is The One Place In Fiji You Would Take Visitors To?

The paradise of Burotukula in Matuku for its perfumed beach, and the endemic plant duibana,(one tree with many other plants on it) and the myth of the sunk island with the beautiful maidens.

Natokalau Village, Matuku, Lau

What Is Your Favourite Place For Coffee/Pie?

Gloria Jean’s

Gloria Jeans Damodar City, Suva. Photo: Leon Lord.

What Is Your Favourite Backyard Spot?

Taking my kids for a picnic on the beach.

This is a form of relaxation for me.

What Is One Place In Fiji That Remains On Your Bucket List?

The Garden Island of Taveuni to cross the International Dateline Fiji and also see the endemic flower of the Tagimoucia.

Tagimoucia flower.

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