We took the scooters up to the high side of the island

This side of the island had spectacular cliffs that at their highest were more than 1500 feet tall. The dense jungle that we were motoring through gave way to these drops, without any warning... ie don't drive or walk out here at night, it's a quick way down.

Tonga Part 2: Vava'u

September 8th 2008
Well this post has taken much longer than expected to get up here. I'll keep the text short and leave you to the photos. Vava'u was the treat of the trip. I got to bike through jungle trails, swim with humpback whales, go diving and lounge around on the beach. This island is off the tourist track and I really enjoyed it. I've enrolled in a gym boot camp as part of a marketing stunt for m ... read more

Oceania » Tonga » Vava'u

The archipelago of "The Friendly Islands" was united into a Polynesian kingdom in 1845. It became a constitutional monarchy in 1875 and a British protectorate in 1900. Tonga acquired its independence in 1970 and became a member of the Commonwealth of... ... read more

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