Monday, October 30, 2017

A day of Snorkeling and exploring the Kingdom of Tonga


Deb persuades Gregg to join her in the water and here is some of what we see.


Sea urchins and some
funny little fish.


More fish - still little.


Colorful scenery



This rascal is called  Crown of 
Thorns and is blamed for eating and
destroying corals.   I'm no scientist
but I believe it is a starfish.


We sail for Vakaeitu Island





Seeing psychedelic rocks along the way


Meeting David as he prepares to host
a group of tourists for dinner.



No this is next week's Tongan feast.
We don't touch her,


But paddle home into a special sunset.

Drive thru Tonga Oct. 2017





We team up with Marisa and Bavo to rent a car and explore the "wrong side of the shore" on the islands of Vava'u and Pangaimotu.







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October and November are Spring in Tonga and pineapple season.  Though the fruit is small, it is the sweetest you've ever tasted, promise.






Marisa and Bavo are Kiwis from the South Island.
They were originally from Belgium and now live
on the ocean and develop software on their boat

"Devotion."




Marisa is the designated driver with a definite preference for BAD roads




and beautiful overlooks.


We are delighted they choose to spend a few hours with us and brighten our days.