JOYCE WARD'S BLOG
Fire Lighting ... The Fijian Way
Firstly take some dry coconut fronds
Secondly take a piece of dry thicker coconut stem –bend it and bash it to split the fibres,
Then place the dry fronds between the bent stem and place in fire pit
Add a few dry coconut husks with fibres loosely teased out
LIGHT THE FIRE
Remember treat the fire like a baby
Thin twigs at first to give it life, then bigger pieces to sustain the fire.
SIT BACK AND ENJOY
BUT being careful not to burn the Bure down
LOW FIRE IN HIGH …
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