All good here in Tonga. Sitting on our buoy in this amazing bay, resting and watching the world go by…

Although we are still in Polynesia, it feels very different here than in French Polynesia. No high peaks. The landscape is a lot softer. Very green, loads of trees and palm trees. Even people features are different, in a way they are better looking, more proud. Men are very elegant in their sarong skirts. It is very poor. It isn’t helped by the recent recession which has affected the country badly. Tourism has taken a big plunge and a lot of the hotels, restaurants and tourists attractions have closed down.

We are going to the village now to find the laundrette.

Being closer to New Zealand and Australia means that the weather is more variable. We are expecting a bit of a blow on Thursday. Never mind, we are securely attached (we hope!) to a buoy this week!

More later

Catherine and Mike