2006 -We decided to stop here on our way to New Zealand. If you would like a taste of the South Pacific , this would be the spot. It lacks tourist infrastructure but it has friendly hospitality and a uniqueness. Enjoyed our time on the beach and in the village . Grandmother and Granddaughter were designing these toys. And we bought two of these.
Tonga – It is the first island to welcome each new day. Tonga is just west of the International Dateline. On our second day we took a ferry over to the main island to Tongatapu. It was such a short cruise over and not much to see .
We took a stroll along the beach and it was all such good time to see.
When we returned the boat was rocking and filling with water and the waves crashed over. No life jackets on board. We both thought this could be our last adventure!! However we made it back .Feet on the ground!!!
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Whoa! What a wild end to your time in Tonga! I’ve heard about the island before, but I don’t know much about it; it’s wonderful you got to visit this small place and experience the Pacific culture that’s deep within the locals.
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Rebecca it was a such an amazing site visited. But these high waves and wind before we leave but no life jackets. But we finally we return and are safe. Anita
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Glad you made it back to dry land safely! Love the turquoise of the sea.
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Ann this definitely was a great place we visited. But we feet on the ground with high waves. Anita
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My mom has been talking about going to Tonga for most of my life. We’re hoping to make it happen next summer 🙂
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Such a wonderful place we visited . Maybe you should visit there ,
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Wow, that’s quite an adventure! I’d love to visit here one day.
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Maybe you should visit there sometime . Such an amazing area we saw. Anita
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Oh, I’m glad you made it back in that boat! Lovely photos!!
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Yes such an amazing site we saw . But the high winds on this boat but we weren’t drowned . Anita
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I heard of this country. Is it because of the undersea volcano in the news? It is far away from other countries.
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There was no volcano there . But very high winds . Anita
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Nice to see a place that seems untouched by tourism. It’s pretty. Thank goodness you didn’t have to swim back… glad you are ok.
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Yes such an amazing site we visited but so windy with these waves . Anita
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Wow! A pleasant adventure topped with a touch of danger! So thankful you did make it back. I’ve had a few adventure stories of that kind too so I do appreciate your safe return. 🤗💕✨
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It was such an amazing site we visited. But so much high waves but we stayed safe. Thanks Anita
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A bit of paradise without the tourism, perfect.
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Yes such an amazing site we visited Thanks Anita
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Glad you made it to post about and hopefully, laugh about later
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Yes such an amazing site we visited. Thanks Anita
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Welcome
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We’ll be on Tonga in mid-April for a couple of days. Really looking forward to it!
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Good idea to see this area. Such an incredible place we saw. Anita
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The island looks like a paradise! ❤️🌴
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John it was such a wonderful site we visited. Anita
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I see that! ❤️
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Nice post and pictures
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Such as amazing site we saw. Anita
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