First year in Tonga was excellent. Here are some highlights!
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Arrival of Group 76 in Tonga.
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The king and queen of Aloha Night.
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Celebrating the anniversary of Mailefihi Siu'ilikutapu College.
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My training group.
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Swearing-in ceremony.
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My house in Vava'u.
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My class from Pouono Catering and Hospitality School.
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Dancing a traditional Tongan dance, the ta'uolunga.
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Riding in a U.S. Navy helicopter.
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My dad came to visit!!!
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Kelana Social Night 2011.
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Go 'Ikale Tahi go!
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Group 76 Vava'u crew. 'Ofa atu!
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Greetings from Santa Marta, Colombia
What a great year it has been for you! We miss you terribly, but are so proud of you!
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of how last week, I had to think for a second about what I did for my birthday last year, then I was like "Oh! We had a going away party for Charity!" quickly followed by "Holy crap, she's been gone for a whole year now." I'm not entirely sure what relevance that has to anything, but 'ofa lahi atu! : )
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