Cruise Days 47-49
Sea Days 33-35
very relaxed!
Sea Days 33-35
very relaxed!
Tuesday, 26 November 2019
Day 55 - Saturday 23 November
Cruise Day 46
Tongatapu, Kingdom of Tonga.
We berthed at the capital city of Nuku'alofa, where we wandered around in the morning.
After lunch on the ship, we (with Steve & Beth) hired Joe and his vehicle to drive us around the east of the island (having driven around the west of the island last year).
Our first stop was at Captain Cook's Landing Place.
Next we visited St. Michael's Church.
Next we stopped at the Royal Terraced Tombs (ancient).
Next stop was at the north-east beaches to see the fishing pigs - no success, due to high tide!
Next stop was at Ha'amonga 'a Maui.
Next stop was at Veitongo Beach (near Fua'amotu Beach), where we watched the locals enjoying a swim/dive!
We drove past the Princess's home.
We then returned to Nuku'alofa, where we visited Mala'e Kula - the more recent Royal Tombs.
Tongatapu, Kingdom of Tonga.
We berthed at the capital city of Nuku'alofa, where we wandered around in the morning.
The Treasury Building (left) & the Royal Palace (right)
the Police Band welcome
Maketi Talamahu
After lunch on the ship, we (with Steve & Beth) hired Joe and his vehicle to drive us around the east of the island (having driven around the west of the island last year).
Parliament Buildings
Our first stop was at Captain Cook's Landing Place.
Next we visited St. Michael's Church.
many grave sites at the front of properties
Next we stopped at the Royal Terraced Tombs (ancient).
Next stop was at the north-east beaches to see the fishing pigs - no success, due to high tide!
Next stop was at Ha'amonga 'a Maui.
Next stop was at Veitongo Beach (near Fua'amotu Beach), where we watched the locals enjoying a swim/dive!
We drove past the Princess's home.
We then returned to Nuku'alofa, where we visited Mala'e Kula - the more recent Royal Tombs.
the Centennial Church (the Free Church of Tonga)
Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua
We then returned to our ship for an evening departure.
Friday, 22 November 2019
Days 52-54 - Wednesday-Friday 20-22 November
Cruise Days 43-45
Sea Days 30-32
Wednesday was a very hot blue sky day. Thursday was a very mixed weatherday - sun & storms (as per photos). And Friday was lost, as we crossed the International Date Line.
Sea Days 30-32
Wednesday was a very hot blue sky day. Thursday was a very mixed weatherday - sun & storms (as per photos). And Friday was lost, as we crossed the International Date Line.
Day 51 - Tuesday 19 November
Cruise Day 42
Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
This morning we were tendered to the port of Avatiu, which is near the main town of Avarua.
We had a quick look at the Maire Nui Tropical Gardens.
We then caught another bus, passing the Cook Islands Christian Church (built of coral & limestone in 1853).
Our next stop was at the Rarotongan Beach Resort, at Aroa Beach, where we bumped into Jim & Gay and Iris & Ian.
We had a delicious lunch of Game Fish "Ika Mata" and Cajun- spiced Calamari,
before another swim and snorkel.
Then it was back onto the bus.
At the supermarket, we met another local (an Aussie who immigrated 40 years ago) and his cute vehicle.
Then it was another tender back to our ship, and a lovely sunset farewell.
Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
This morning we were tendered to the port of Avatiu, which is near the main town of Avarua.
a warm welcome
We then embarked on the local bus for a "hop-on-hop-off" ride around the island.
Our first stop was at Muri Lagoon.
We then had a walk, stopping for a taste of cocunut slices.
We then had a swim and snorkel at Titikaueka beach (opposite Fruits of Rarotonga).
We continued walking, passing one of many family burial sites.
We had a quick look at the Maire Nui Tropical Gardens.
We then caught another bus, passing the Cook Islands Christian Church (built of coral & limestone in 1853).
Our next stop was at the Rarotongan Beach Resort, at Aroa Beach, where we bumped into Jim & Gay and Iris & Ian.
We had a delicious lunch of Game Fish "Ika Mata" and Cajun- spiced Calamari,
before another swim and snorkel.
Then it was back onto the bus.
At the supermarket, we met another local (an Aussie who immigrated 40 years ago) and his cute vehicle.
Then it was another tender back to our ship, and a lovely sunset farewell.
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