Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Close encounter of the Whale kind, Vava'u Island
We swam with 2 whales, but this is NOT our actual photo... (borrowed from a brochure!)
A flash of a tail...
Following the whales in the boat, then swimming along with them!
A visit to a Tongan Church
The crew "dress up" in their Sunday best!
Mom and daughter all dressed up for church....no swimming or fishing allowed (for locals) on Sundays!
Lots of beautiful and sonorous singing during the service
End of the day....another kind of worship!
Vava'u Island highlights
Kauhale Kai cocktail flag is flying at sunset!
Wendy, Diana and Lynette enjoying the views
The boys checking the anchor lines...nice view!
Entertainment by the Spanish couple who own La Paella restaurant and cook, serve, wait tables, dance and jam!
A visit by the pet friendly goat at La Paella Restaurant....what a crazy night!?\**!
Our tender was high and dry when the tide receded after our evening ashore....it took several attempts to push it back in the water, and no one made it back without getting wet!
The "Ark" Gallery
A walk into a typical village...
Peaceful, protected bay, calm waters inside, white caps outside!
Local fishing boat at rest
Young girl next to mom wearing a traditional woven mat skirt
Jon playing some volleyball with the kids!
Underwater images from Tonga
Placing a bronze plaque 50 feet below for our friend, Steve Birch....may he rest in peace.
Leisure days in Tonga
Approaching Neiafu on Vava'u Island
The epitome of youthful innocence
Vava'u harbor view at sunset
Crew members, Chris and Nina, strolling along a deserted beach on Nukunamo Island
Majestic views!
Larry cruising along....no one in sight!
Lunch on the aft deck....another delicious meal prepared by Seonagh our cook!
Open Market day in Tonga
Wood carving we purchased which promptly found its place on the back of the boat
Happy to pose for a picture!
Beautiful girls, full of smiles...
Fresh produce for sale!
Beautiful hand woven baskets to choose from
Tonga Islands July 1, 2009
Mike and Diana admiring their recent shell collection!
Jon and Lynette enjoying cocktails at sunset
Sunset from Kauhale Kai
Larry giving Jon and Mike lessons on how to securely tie lures to fishing line in hopes of catching dinner!
Secluded beach we found and named "Cowry Island" because of all the shells we found.
Idyllic beach scene....
Jon and Lynette, Mike and Diana, Wendy and Larry enjoying a leisure walk around the island.
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