Went for a stroll around Nuku'alofa on Friday and stocked up on fresh fruit and veges from the large produce markets. Spent the night at Pangaimotu Island and treated ourselves to fish and chips (tuna!)at Big Mama's Yacht Club. Had a nice sail around the eastern side of Tongatapu on Saturday and anchored at Malinoa Island for the night. This is an uninhabited island and marine reserve. Crystal clear water, snorkled around the beautiful coral, which is teaming with fish of all shapes, colours and sizes. Strolled on the white sandy beach, easily circumnavigating this tiny island and gathered fresh coconuts from the shore. On Sunday we sailed north to Kelefesia Island, another wonderful snorkeling spot with large coral reefs extending on both sides of our anchorage. Sat in our bean bags on deck watching the sun go down while we sipped on Pina Coladas made from fresh coconut milk. Dinner was fresh Mahimahi steaks - Karl landed another one during our sail to the island! This morni ng Karl made pancakes for breakfast and Heather is baking some fresh bread for lunch. Time for another snorkel now, the water is 26.5 degrees, so quite bearable! Life is good.
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