Kayaking Part 1

This took place in the second week of September. (that's how back logged I am in my blog updates. hehe.)

After TWO failed attempts at a kayaking day, it finally happened. I went with my cousin, Olivia. who right now, is more like the younger, annoying sister I never had. haha. Just Kidding. She's a doll.

Well to start off, the road leading to the kayaking spot was being paved so the road was blocked.

Oli and I caught the bus, which took an alternative route, not passing the kayaking place (this would've been a 3min bus trip) and instead it turned into a 40min trip. 10min on the bus in the alternative route. 30min walking...in the sun. 

However, I cant complain about the walk because it was beautiful route with green all around and we were walking on a newly paved road! 

We FINALLY arrived the spot. sweaty. and thirsty. It was beautiful entrance. and the weather was very promising! (very deceitful. Tonga- It will be perfect like this and in the next hour it can be cloudy and rainy.)

Such a cute place. The business is owned by Americans! from CALIFORNIA! =D It was cool talking with them because up to that time, I had been deprived of the American accent and just hearing it out of someone else's mouth other than mine was a blessing.

It is run by a super sweet, couple. They are very professional with their work. I called them to get all the information and I was very impressed with their phone courtesy and customer service. When I learned they're from the states, and especially California (capital of "I WILL get MY way because I am the customer"), it all made sense. 

I was supppperrr excited to go kayaking. We were going into one of the lagoons in Tonga. Also, I hadnt been kayaking in a while so that added to the excitement!

Olivia's FIRST time Kayaking =D 

Life jacket- It's more for the looks. Cause we all know how sexy we look in life jackets. 

Mo'ungatapu  and Olivia.

It was quite a hilarious kayaking with Oli. She didnt quite get that if you paddle too much on one side, the boat will turn. She is also great a making decisions on the spot. "Which island should we go to?" Oli- I dont know. Me- How about that one? Oli- sure. Should we get off? Oli- I dont know.

Here is Mo'ungatapu. 

An Island located in the South East part of the Lagoon 

stay tuned for Part 2. Part 2 will come the next time I get to town. I am in Vavau right now and the only internet access I get is in town, which is a 20min bus ride away.

update

Ohhhh the island life. Even though things are just super slow paced- it’s still very possible to get extremely stressed out. Today marks the THIRD month since I have stepped onto Tongan soil. GOSH! Three months already?

Let me be totally honest- I seriously do NOT want to go back to the States. (However, I am VERY EXCITED about going to New Zealand!)

My experience here in Tonga is not everything I hoped for and dreamed- My experience here in Tonga has been filled with a great many challenges filled with rewards beyond my wildest dreams. I am very happy to be here and I am thankful that I am lovin it.

Contrary to popular belief- not everyday is a scene set to a Jack Johnson song. While it WOULD be nice to just sit by the beach all day and strum a guitar, it’s not always an easy ride. Somedays that I’ve had could be set to-(this will make Matt very happy) a Metallica song. Where it’s super crazy, hardcore, yet at some point reaching a soft part-ending with a full on “rock on” feeling making you wana say “bring on the next day”.  (I hope that made sense. I am waaayy too lazy to make it grammatically correct. )

I am definitely a different person. Well….I think I am…

So Im just gona be dead honest- I have so much to write. I want to tell you all so much. I have so many pictures to post. I have so many thoughts to share and praises/struggles upon my heart. But when I actually sit down to blog- something ALWAYS comes up. And this makes a great excuse- but let me tell you- it’s a legit reason. Not excuse. Yes, I would dedicate an hour to sit down and write-but something always comes along. I will get things out there. But in God’s good timing. I am pretty bummed there’s not a lot up here, but the time I’ve given to a certain activity (instead of blogging) has been rewarding.

Plus-Tongans don’t really “personal” time. Especially as I am a child o_O and therefore should ALWAYS be readily available for anything-so they think.

But just a quick update on me-

On Tues, I will be leaving to Vavau. Like FINALLY. Please pray that I will get certain things done before I leave. (not just done, but with a happy heart and not a stressful time)

I am getting really dark- haha. How very unTongan of me. –got this thing called melanin-dude, I’ve got enough to fuel a rocketship to space…and BACK!

I am getting a LOT better with my Tongan. Yay me.

I have been hanging out with a lot of cousins, aunties, uncles, random relatives- Basically-everyday is a family reunion =D mostly a good thing. Haha.

I still get my coffee fix. Except I am not as picky about my coffee anymore (Jess should be proud of me).

I miss all of yall. Friends, family, aquiaintences…neighbors…stalkers….professors?...did I miss anyone? Haha. I miss a lot of people.

Yall are welcome to fly to Tonga and hang out me. I mean you get paradise-AND ME?!!? What more could you want? So please- book your flight now.

Till soon-hopefully very soon when I can sit down and not be disturbed and blog more and more-

With love ,

~!_eita 

ps. sorry no picture. Im still very indecisive and cant pick one shot so ya. pretty lame eh?