Tonga to New Zealand

Sea Topaz
Duncan Briggs
Sun 1 Nov 2009 01:35
22.29.09 S 176.13.43 W
 
One day into our passage to New Zealand, light winds so are not going very fast.
We had a fantastic time in Pangiamoto at Big Mama's Yacht Club. Happy hours, BBQ and a big birthday/farewell party. There were around 40 boats at the time so lots of people, Big Mama roasted several pigs and lots of other food. She also gave all the boat a basket with Tonga food for on the way. We hope to go back again next year, even if it is just to see Anna (Big Mama) Earl, Lolo and the staff. Lolo took us around the island and told us a lot about Tongan culture and history.
So now around nine days at sea and then New Zealand and home...
 
  
 
    With Lolo at the Tongan "Stone Henge"                               Receiving a gift from "Big Mama"