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Random pictures…

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Raw peanuts from the market, still fresh with dirt.

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Soldier at the Taliai Military Camp.

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A popao on the lagoon in Nukuleka.

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Vegetables at the market.

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America has the Crips, Tonga has the Cribs…LOL

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Political protest slogans in town.

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I can’t remember what village this was taken in but it was in the Hahake side.

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Yes, Shoreline workers actually work! haha….

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This was a recycling campaign initiated by the Tongan National Youth Congress. You’ll see thise recycling bins in almost every village. As you can see, the people are actively recycling.

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When I first saw this sign, I didn’t get it…I thought maybe someone in Tonga had something against curry…haha…well, turns out that people buy curry which comes wrapped in foil and usually served with manioke, and they eat it and throw the trash on the grounds. This tree is in Mala’e Kula.

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School’s out…one of the Government Public Schools, near town.

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I can’t remember where I took this…I think somewhere near Tokomololo.

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6 Responses to “Random pictures…”

  1. Emily Lelea Says:
    August 4th, 2006 at 6:45 pm

    Hello Planet Tonga!

    Thanks for sharing the blogs. Just an FYI that cemetery in Hahake where you took that picture is called “Loma” in Lapaha ko e fa’itoka ia ‘a e Siasi Katolika Loma . I ‘m glad to see it again and I see one of my relative’s names on the monument. And also of that Jesus picture is another familiar tomb.

    The higher backround of the tomb where that cross is shown is another “langi” where only Hou’eikis can be burried.

    Thanks so much you guys for such wonderful updates. You’re the best!!!!!

  2. lisiate Says:
    August 4th, 2006 at 7:30 pm

    Malo ‘aupito Emily :)

    ‘ofa atu,
    Rich

  3. Hera Toutai Says:
    August 4th, 2006 at 11:24 pm

    Hello, I have enjoyed your blogs and photos very much. The photos you have, gives one the feeling of the real Tonga. I have not been to Tonga yet. I am looking forward to see it because of your blogs.
    Thanks again.

  4. Emily Lelea Says:
    August 7th, 2006 at 8:45 pm

    Rich, that pic is also the backround #62 of “More on Final Journey to Na Moala”

  5. eseta polka dots Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 5:19 am

    HAHAHA!!!! i’m loving that CRIBS… LOL

  6. Leilani Says:
    September 20th, 2006 at 4:00 am

    Tonga is ghetto, but a place of love and family!!!!!

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