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Date: 24 Sep 2008 07:36:02

Title: Tonga Yo

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Dear Blog,

Arrived Tonga at first light. Now safely moored in Neiafu bay, at four PM. Near the Paradise Hotel.

All looking forward to a good nights sleep. Too tired now for heading ashore. Sampling the local hooch will have to wait until tomorrow.

Captains Darch and the crew.

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