RECENT VISITS

Pictured: The main attraction in this area of Timor Leste, Cristo Rei of Dili

We had 1 night in Timor Leste and we did our best to explore as much as possible with only a short time there. While walking around we saw many people out and about, training for sport, a wedding at a church, people selling food & a group of mischievous kids seemingly putting a smartphone back together.

Pictured: Across the fjord from Tufi we visited a village whose leader took us on a tour and showed us all of their traditional ways; including: dress, song, dance, building, craftwork and more.

Papua New Guinea is breathtakingly beautiful, peaceful and serene. We spent our entire stay in Tufi, a 30 minute plane ride directly east from Port Moresby. Tufi and the surrounding areas stunned with their fjords and crystal clear blue water. The childrens laughter and the birds chirping echoed through the village and through the canyons of the fjords.

Pictured: On the boat to go see humpback whales! Bucket list!

In total we saw 16 whales in 1 day, and we were told that was a VERY good day. We weren’t prepared for how physically strenuous it is to swim up to the whales as well as keep up with them, but every part of the experience was worth it. I only wish we had more days in Tonga! What an incredible and sacred feeling place.

Pictured: Taking a scooter out to the far end of the island, past where they dump the trash and where there are even less people

We spent 3 nights in Tuvalu and mostly spent our time walking around both sides of the island, and undoubtedly walking to the airstrip every night to see how the locals enjoy their community time together. It was there that we were met with many smiles, laughs, waves and nods. Tuvaluans are very friendly people.

Pictured: Walking around our resort, Taumeasina

We had a short but great stay in Samoa. It reminded us of Hawaii. We relaxed at the hotel, walked around the resort and the nearby neighborhoods, walked to an incredible italian dinner spot, watched locals prepare to play rugby, play rugby, then walk home from playing rugby. We even got trained by a Samoan rugby pro in the hotel gym.

Pictured: Flying into Vanuatu from The Solomon Islands