This is the fruit tree in the backyard. My first time eating fekika fruit. Looks like the tree of life.
Fruit at the market. Vi, papaya, lemons, star fruit, bananas and indian apple.
And fresh root crop. It's Tonga's rice.
Sunday meal, kai umu in Sopu with a ward family and a member of the bishopric.
Kai puaka at our staff party.
I found the my look-a-like relative in Vava’u, Bishop Tui’one.
Good times with my roommates, for the last half of my year in Tonga, Tomosan and my first roommate Elaine. Miss you both! Here Tomo and I are enjoying a buffet dinner and a floor show at Liku'alofa on the west side of the main island.
Here Vina, Lina and Nina ran into Elder May when they visited in August. Adam is returning to the states in October 2008.
This girl, daughter of a family friend, is scared of this fakaleiti.
Thirsty? We were sitting in the shade after a kaipola, huge feast, in Kolonga and Fibi just had to handle her craving.
Remember the word, kaipola, huge feast
I don't miss this. Somebody preparing meat for a kaipola.
ISLAND H O P P I N G in Vava'u
Boat stop.
L A P L A Y A
All shoes...and flippers off at the door.
Ai foo or doing laundry at home, near the most convenient water source. Shower time and laundry time.
Here is our ity bity fridge.
Kapa pulu bus. Corned beef bus.
Crazy Aussie's riding two to a bike. On the way back from dropping the rental at the car rental place.
Weaving.
Trying to find a clear cell phone reception. Can you hear me now?
Didn't think I'd ever ride in a limo in Tonga.
