by GWTAdmin | Nov 25, 2015 | local food, neiafu tonga vava'u, Polynesian churches, polynesian culture, Polynesian locals
Young auntie? Cousin? This little girl helda baby for the majority of the service servicein the Neiafu Wesleyan church in Tonga.Children wriggle. Mobile phones buzz inappropriately. Phone cams record. Microphones cue. The girls wear their very... by GWTAdmin | Oct 22, 2015 | adventures ashore, blue water festival, meeting locals, neiafu tonga vava'u, polynesian culture
This little guy insisted on helping out at the corn holegame at the Blue Water Festival Hinkauea Beach party.Serendipity! We arrived in time for Tonga’s New Zealand-sponsored Blue Water Festival. We didn’t know about it ahead of time or plan to participate... by GWTAdmin | Oct 16, 2015 | adventures ashore, hiking, hunga lagoon TONGA, meeting locals, polynesian culture
Despite “dry season,” this rain barrelon Hunga was overflowing.We arrived in Hunga Lagoon on a bright, sunny afternoon. That evening, we were dazzled by a brilliant sunset. Both were sorely missing when we were anchored outside Tonga’s “big city” of... by GWTAdmin | Oct 10, 2015 | adventures ashore, cruising life cruising destinations, meeting locals, Nieafu TONGA, polynesian culture, sailing South Pacific
The littlest kids were in the first dances.Now we know why Tongan dancers are so excellent – they start them off young. This little boy always had a smile on his face. What was he up to?One of many Vava’u events showcasing local culture and promoting fundraising...