The Hughes Zoo

Today was supposed to be our first scheduled stop, at Nuku’alofa. However the rough weather from a couple of days ago resurfaced and it wasn’t safe to enter the port, so we skipped the stop and headed for the next Tongan port on our list, Vava’u. Jeremy was a bit crazy - not really being able to run around for 5 days is  a pretty big ask for a kid with as much energy as he has. He held it together pretty well though, all things considered.

As you might have guessed, the ship is pretty much a floating retirement village. Generally that’s not so bad, but the main downside is that the only people more arrogant than parents with prams are old shufflers. I guess when it takes so much effort to get started, you’re not going to stop for anyone. A compromised ability to judge relative speed and distance has ended in a couple of minor collisions - mostly people who walk past me when I’m pushing the pram, and cut in front without keeping up en0ugh speed.

Usually Ange and I tag-team watching the boys of a night,  but last night we both went out for a couple of drinks at the bar that’s literally at the end of our hallway. We checked in on the boys every 15 minutes or so, they didn’t even notice we were gone. It was really nice to get to spend some time together, especially when it involved Martini-drinking.

Late this afternoon we arrived in Vava’u. Just seeing land for the first time in a week was a bit special. The islands look beautiful, I can’t wait to explore them tomorrow.

Photos for the day

Tags: cruise, tonga, vava'u

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