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 WIND
Jay 2008
Comments
Naka Jay or Marama Fire Starter! Loved your helpful ‘fire’ lessons when you were on the island so glad that you have shared this with everyone! The fire just hasn’t been so big and blazing now that you have gone…think you need to come back again and show us all how its done! :)
Yes certainly miss those seaside fires, need to train up a few more tribies.
Soon to be firework night here, I’ll just settle for a nice big fire.
jay
Jay. Superstar!! Your training was great and passed on when I left. Amy. My fires were just as big thanks to Jay and what about the kettle! Essentialevery night. :-)
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