Well we made it! It's about 5 in the morning here, but it's our second morning in Tonga already. The first night we stayed in a house next to the family. We arrived with our Auntie Langima'a around 1:30am yesterday. We went straight from the airport to the family. As soon as we got out of the plane, we could notice the change in weather. It's quite a comfort compared to the cold winter of new zealand. Once we made it to the family, we finally met Grandma Osi. She was so happy to see us that she started to cry. It was sad and happy at the same time. I know I'll never forget meeting her. The next day we ate a lot of food, a lot of food. Dad made his customary bok choy salad for everyone, and then Aunt Siosi, Aunt Taufa, and Aunt Halamehi made a bunch of food too. Once we were done eating, we found a nice little hotel next to the lagoon. Before we fell asleep, I discovered a small reptilian friend. A gecko. I tried to catch him and put him outside, but he was a lot faster than any American gecko I've seen. So naturally, he stayed the night with us. This morning we are going to church and possibly finding another hotel. For church, we must all wear the local attire. This includes skirts and the mat-type cloth made from leaves. Both men and women wear the wrap around skirts. Later on today, we're going to check out some of the local beaches. The water here is crystal blue and very warm. It's a lot different than the green-water beaches back home...not to mention less oily. Well I best be off. We'll update some pics later for everyone if you care to check it out.
Petesa
So glad you are all there safe and sound! And I can just imagine you meeting your Grandma Osi!! Lots of tears of happiness I'm sure. What a great day in her life as well as yours. I KNOW you're taking tons & tons of pics. Can't wait to see them. Enjoy that warm blue water and relax. Oh, and if you get to the island with the wild horses be sure to get a few shots of them for me please, if you can. Love you all so very much!!!! Stay safe and enjoy your newfound family. Give everyone a hug for us back home. --- A.A.
ReplyDeletewe are sooooo glad you guys are having the best family reunion ever. JoEllyn misses you bunches Pat! Your little neighbor friend misses you too! Norm wants his painter back. Joe has things a wreck. Tell Maria Norm said hi.. Norm said he likes the local Tongan wear.He wants a wrap skirt..Have fun for us.Know we are missing you bunches.. Things are too quite around here. p.s.Norm said he is taking good care of Brutis Ha!Ha!
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