October 21, 2012
We’re still in Neiafu, Vava’u, Tonga and we will be for another week or so as the weather doesn’t look favorable for moving south until this weekend. We’re making the best of being “stuck” and settling into life here. Today, for example, we took a 2 mile walk for some exercise and to visit the six or so small markets you need to go to if you are to find a few basic food necessities. The way back to the boat included the compensatory stop at the Aquarium Cafe to discuss weather forecasts with other weather-obsessed cruisers. In a few minutes, it’s back to the Aquarium for us to post a this and a few other articles (and oh yea, to consume a few beers).
Some people are having trouble with being here so long. I think Cyndi and I have developed a good attitude about it. We’re not in travel or cruising mode right now. We’ve decided that we need to just settle into “living in Tonga” mode and it’s working well for us. This really is a wonderful place to live for a while. -Rich
