I wanted to post more pictures but it takes a while to get them loaded. Hope you all enjoy!! I will try to post some more of my fellow PC volunteers...and is their anything else you guys would like to see??
Keitahi Beach. This is one of the other beaches by my village. It is almost like a view from Lost. =)
Samiu, my 15 year old host brother, jumping!! We have so much fun at the beach. And the children love to look at my pictures when we get back home, especially pictures like this one! =)
Here is part of my Tongan family! The parents on the sides, the twins, Leseili and 'Anunciai, Sina and her children. This was after church...the children did a performance so everyone was dressed up. =)
The twins graduated from high school...they invited me to attend their ball. So here I am in the traditional Tongan dress they has made for me.
Siousi...my 2 year old host brother...modeling at the beach. (the rock in the background is the one I fell from.)
Here is Siousi sleeping in the back of the truck we take on Sundays to the beach.
Leseili, 'Aunuciai, Setita, and Tu'i in the background. You can tell they are a fun family! =)
This is at the special complimentary dinner/performance we had down at the beach in our town. This is a traditional Tongan dance, she is wearing coconut oil so that you can stick money to her. =)
This was our welcoming feast...and this is only half of the food!! And the food for only for 8 of us!
Leseili and Mapo getting mangos on our way down to 'Eneio beach. =)
Tu'anekivale!!! This is the main road in my town I live all the way and the end. I am standing in about the middle of town taking the picture. This was a few minutes before I helped the older man who gave me my Tongan name. =)
'umu....here is a the 'umu that they cooked the root crop in and the coconut tree leaves basket (to the left) they put it in to carry.
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Keitahi Beach. This is one of the other beaches by my village. It is almost like a view from Lost. =)
Samiu, my 15 year old host brother, jumping!! We have so much fun at the beach. And the children love to look at my pictures when we get back home, especially pictures like this one! =)
Here is part of my Tongan family! The parents on the sides, the twins, Leseili and 'Anunciai, Sina and her children. This was after church...the children did a performance so everyone was dressed up. =)
The twins graduated from high school...they invited me to attend their ball. So here I am in the traditional Tongan dress they has made for me.
Siousi...my 2 year old host brother...modeling at the beach. (the rock in the background is the one I fell from.)
Here is Siousi sleeping in the back of the truck we take on Sundays to the beach.
Leseili, 'Aunuciai, Setita, and Tu'i in the background. You can tell they are a fun family! =)
This is at the special complimentary dinner/performance we had down at the beach in our town. This is a traditional Tongan dance, she is wearing coconut oil so that you can stick money to her. =)
This was our welcoming feast...and this is only half of the food!! And the food for only for 8 of us!
Leseili and Mapo getting mangos on our way down to 'Eneio beach. =)
Tu'anekivale!!! This is the main road in my town I live all the way and the end. I am standing in about the middle of town taking the picture. This was a few minutes before I helped the older man who gave me my Tongan name. =)
'umu....here is a the 'umu that they cooked the root crop in and the coconut tree leaves basket (to the left) they put it in to carry.
4 comments:
I Love the pictures, you look great. A tropical paradise. What a nice family and I know they are lucky to have you there.
Love MOM
I'm so jealous Hina!! The experience and life lessons you're learning is just absolutely amazing. If I were ever stranded on an island, the one person I would like to be stranded with is you. Thank you for the beautiful pictures. I love your dress they made for you.
Hi Monica,
We just caught up on ALL your exciting news. How WONDERFUL !! We loved ALL your pictures!! We hope all your injuries are healing nicely...especially your big left toe.
Blessings!
Love & Prayers,
AMA, UM, & R.
Monica dear,
It's wonderful to know you are doing fine and enjoying with your work. What's a valuable experience to be in a totally different culture! I am happy with yours. Hopefully we can make a trip to visit you.
Take care,
Mel's Mom \(^.^)/
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