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December 20th 2014
Published: December 20th 2014
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"Malo e lelei" means "hello" in Tongan! This is a long blog with 60 pictures. I tried to make it shorter with less pictures, but it was difficult! Being in New Zealand, I also wanted to visit one of the Pacific island nations. Most travelers go to Fiji and for that reason I didn't want to go there. Other options I considered included Vanuatu. I worked with a guy from Tonga in New Zealand and I... Read Full Entry



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Bon Biní, Bienvenido, Welkom, Welcome, Benvenuto, Wilkommen! I'm Elton, from the island of Curaçao (Southern Caribbean) where I was born, raised and currently living. I grew up in a local neighbourhood just west of Otrobanda in Willemstad. I speak Papiamentu, Dutch, Spanish, English, regular Italian and a little German. Curaçao is a small but unique Island. It's not the typical Caribbean island with just sun and beaches. It has a rich and interesting history and culture. The capital, Willemstad, is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Visit Curaçao . com ... full info
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Tongan family at Halafuoleva Beach on Tongatapu islandTongan family at Halafuoleva Beach on Tongatapu island
Tongan family at Halafuoleva Beach on Tongatapu island
The rough south coast of Tongatapu islandThe rough south coast of Tongatapu island
The rough south coast of Tongatapu island
Monotapu Beach on Tongatapu islandMonotapu Beach on Tongatapu island
Monotapu Beach on Tongatapu island
View of Nukunukumotu island in the backgroundView of Nukunukumotu island in the background
View of Nukunukumotu island in the background
Boys in their school uniform (ta'uvala's and tupenu's) in Nuku'alofaBoys in their school uniform (ta'uvala's and tupenu's) in Nuku'alofa
Boys in their school uniform (ta'uvala's and tupenu's) in Nuku'alofa
Talamahu Market in Nuku'alofaTalamahu Market in Nuku'alofa
Talamahu Market in Nuku'alofa
Woman at work in Talamahu Market, Nuku'alofaWoman at work in Talamahu Market, Nuku'alofa
Woman at work in Talamahu Market, Nuku'alofa
Talamahu Market, Nuku'alofaTalamahu Market, Nuku'alofa
Talamahu Market, Nuku'alofa
'Anahulu Cave, Tongatapu island'Anahulu Cave, Tongatapu island
'Anahulu Cave, Tongatapu island
'Anahulu Cave, Tongatapu island'Anahulu Cave, Tongatapu island
'Anahulu Cave, Tongatapu island
Ready to have a traditional "Lu Sipi" consisting of cassava and taro leaves mixed with coconut cream and small pieces of lambReady to have a traditional "Lu Sipi" consisting of cassava and taro leaves mixed with coconut cream and small pieces of lamb
Ready to have a traditional "Lu Sipi" consisting of cassava and taro leaves mixed with coconut cream and small pieces of lamb
There are many coconut trees in TongaThere are many coconut trees in Tonga
There are many coconut trees in Tonga
With Darius (Esi) and Antonio (Nio) in TongatapuWith Darius (Esi) and Antonio (Nio) in Tongatapu
With Darius (Esi) and Antonio (Nio) in Tongatapu
Coral exposed due to low tide at the beach west Keleti Resort on Tongatapu islandCoral exposed due to low tide at the beach west Keleti Resort on Tongatapu island
Coral exposed due to low tide at the beach west Keleti Resort on Tongatapu island
Beach west of Keleti Resort on Tongatapu islandBeach west of Keleti Resort on Tongatapu island
Beach west of Keleti Resort on Tongatapu island
Road in front of the tourist information centre in Nuku'alofaRoad in front of the tourist information centre in Nuku'alofa
Road in front of the tourist information centre in Nuku'alofa
Makaha'a islandMakaha'a island
Makaha'a island
Having dinner at 'Oholei BeachHaving dinner at 'Oholei Beach
Having dinner at 'Oholei Beach
Cultural dance-show at Hina CaveCultural dance-show at Hina Cave
Cultural dance-show at Hina Cave
Cultural dance-show at Hina CaveCultural dance-show at Hina Cave
Cultural dance-show at Hina Cave
On the ferry to 'Eua islandOn the ferry to 'Eua island
On the ferry to 'Eua island



23rd December 2014
Pangaimotu Island

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Enjoying the islands
Lovely waters. How does this island compare to Curacao? Bet you are enjoying the warm weather.
29th December 2014
Pangaimotu Island

Elton
Elton.

Hello, the island is less developed and more laid back compared to Curaçao. A completely different culture. The climate is less warm in Tonga. :-)

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