Day 58--Nuku'olofa, Tonga

Happy Thanxgiving to all my US friends-- I know I know it's only Wednesday Nov 27 where you are.. not here in the South Pacific across the International Dateline-- today is Nov 28 Thanxgiving Thursday .. a 513am Sunrise as we make our approach to today's port of call--Nuka'alofa, Tonga.. looks like we have planned a walk about the city which is right nearby the cruise ship dock..

 10am---off the ship and a short walk into Nuku'alofa the capital city of Tonga.. a nice small city with a village flavor... reefs surround the island..a walk past the Royal Palace and the government buildings just at the end of the cruise dock.. into the different shops and fresh market before a stop at Friends Pub and Cafe'.. bought a couple of local items then back on the ship.. had lunch then a quick stop off the ship to pick up a last minute item-- a Tonga T-shirt.. and why not .. a fun day .. the local people are happy ..pleasant and very cordial-- best of what we've seen on any island on this cruise... just a fun loving people

Day 57--at Sea

our day 2 at sea still sailing Eastbound toward Tonga.. a 513am sunrise with many clouds proved to be a nice surprise for those of us with a lil' bit of patience.. add to it in the western sky a Rainbow .. a nice early morning.. wasn't thrilled with the Dinner menu in the Dining Room for tonite so we all decided to do the Canaletto instead.. great meal..

Day 56-- at Sea

day 1 of 2 days at sea as we sail ENE toward our next port of call Nuka'alofa, Tonga with arrival there on Thursday .. a low cloudy 538am sunrise... at 10am 80° mostly sunny skies.. 20 kt winds... a pretty day out back on the Lido Deck catchin' some 'rays'