We are once again reunited with many of the ARC boats here in Neiafu, The Kingdom of Tonga. After clearing customs and giving the boat a well needed wash down, we were into town for Internet and fish cakes. After a bit of rain, we moved Wind Dancer over to Tapana to join Zoe, At Last, SamSara and So Cro for a Spanish Tapas Feast at a cliff top hide away restaurant. The food and company was great and ended with laughs and dancing thanks to the talented couple who run the rustic eatery and also provide the musical entertainment, oh yeah and a pet goat who roams while you eat.
The next morning, we moved Wind Dancer to find the Mariner's Cave, a hidden haven inside an island. It requires a quick hold of the breath and swim at the face of the rock to enter the steaming stalactite hole. It was an amazing experience and beautiful site to see.
At this point it seems hard to top how amazing it is in Tonga. We will extend our stay here for one more day, then sea stow for a four to five day sail to Fiji.
The Wind Dancer Crew