Tonga and Vanuatu were our last 2 stops in the South Pacific before getting back to Australia. We'd had enough of diving and wanted some land-based experiences. In Tonga we signed up for "Ancient Tonga." It was a demonstration and experience of native practices in Tonga. Like banging a big stick on a hollowed out log to call everyone in the village for a meeting:
We had a traditional Kava ceremony and they taught us that there were some differences between the Tongan traditions and the Fiji. The Kava itself tasted a bit more peppery, I didn't notice any effects. 😒
They also taught us a bit about the traditional making of tapa cloth. What a labor intensive process. They take this thin layer of tree wood and keep hammering on it to make it more paper thin. She says that the time flies by because the work is being done by several women and they use the time to chat. BUT, that hammering is LOUD. How do you talk over that?
Next - Vanuatu
Anchored off of Port Vila this time. Last time we were docked at Luganville
We already visited Vanuatu on our way east in the islands. We did a couple of dives when we were there before, so this time we booked an inland tour. A turtle sanctuary, the Blue Lagoon, and the cascades of Eden. Here's Jim's video of this gorgeous day:
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