So.. this week has been pretty rough! Our trip has come to a close and I can't believe my time here in Tonga is actually over. We had to say goodbye to all our students, teachers, administrators, and friends that we have spent so much time with the past couple of months. I have never been good at saying goodbyes so it has been a rather emotional week. We have been spoiled rotten and had a lot of going away parties and way too many gifts given to us to say goodbye. I have so much respect for the people here in Tonga. They are all so heartfelt and genuine. Some friends we have made here have truly become family, and it seems like an impossible task to say goodbye, knowing that we may never see them again. Truth be told... I don't want to come home. I am really excited to see friends and family, but I am beyond content living here in Tonga.
Last night we were feeling a little spontaneous since it was our last night here. We decided to go for a late night swim in the ocean. It seriously could not have been more perfect. It was raining the whole time and we just swam around in the darkness with a couple of glow sticks! I am certainly going to miss being so close to the ocean.
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Everyone before the Swim! Already wet from rain :)
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| Tammy and Me! (after the swim...Tammy didn't get in) |
Well I only have about half hour until I leave for the airport. It seriously is mind blowing that time can go by so fast. I am really looking forward to New Zealand and the adventures that are awaiting me there! I guess I will be back in the states before ya know it!
Well thats it from Tonga! 'Ofa atu!
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| Makeleta (my teacher) and Me with swollen crying eyes... |
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| Some of my awesome students! |
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