Nuku'alofa, Tonga

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November 2nd 2023

Published: November 9th 2023

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Misc. Pictures Around the Dock at Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga

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Tour Day 24, Cruise Day 24 – Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga – Liku'alofa Scenic Island Drive (3.5 hours) – Explore the island of Tongatapu as you board an island-style bus and travel to the west coast. You will pass the Royal Palace and the Central Business District of the capital city of Nuku'alofa. Take in some scenic highlights, including the Liahona Coconut Plantation, home to a bizarre three-headed coconut tree. The blowholes on Tonga's western coast, called the Chief's Whistles, are widely considered the most spectacular in the entire South Pacific. Then, continue to Kolovai Village, renowned for its flying fox colony. Observe the flying foxes -- these nocturnal fruit bats sleep suspended from trees, heads down, and wings folded. The bats are Tonga's only native land mammal, and their wings span nearly three feet. They enjoy sacred status here in Tonga. Standing directly under the ironwood pines in which they hang is to be avoided at all costs! Listen to the story of Tonga and its culture as you watch cultural entertainment and enjoy a taste of seasonal tropical fruits.

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I'm a retired firefighter who, after my January 2009 divorce, decided to become a fulltime RVer so I could see the USA. Since the beginning of "The Great Adventure" in March 2010, I have seen most of the attractions on my American bucket list, save attractions isolated in massive urban areas such as New York City or San Francisco where convenient RV parks are virtually non-existent. The last ten years have been phenomenal and have allowed me to spend at least one week in all fifty states, but the time came for Phase 2 of The Great Adventure. My original plan was to head for Europe in March 2... full info

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