filed in Daily Photo, Tonga on Nov.06, 2008
When I was in Nuku’alofa, I attended a high school rugby match. ALl of the high schools on the island correspond to various churches, and have different colors. This was the Methodists vs the Mormons. All these students from the Mormon high school were sitting in a very odd straight line up the hill. Eventually [...]
filed in Daily Photo, Tonga on Jun.27, 2008
A grave in Tonga. Many new graves will have a large banner or quilt over the grave for a period of time after the person is buried. I saw a larger, more elaborate version of this over the tomb of the King of Tonga, who had died earlier in the year.
filed in Daily Photo, Tonga on Mar.16, 2008
After the death of the king of Tonga, there were riots in the capital, Nu’kualofa. This is one of the sections of the capital which was destroyed by the riots. Not being a very large city to begin with, the few square blocks which were destroyed represented about 50% of the city.
filed in Daily Photo, Tonga on Dec.18, 2007
While in Tonga, I stopped by a high school rugby match. I was introduced to rugby in the Pacific as it is the biggest sport in New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa.
filed in Pacific/Oceania, Polynesia, Tonga on Jul.22, 2007
While I knew of rugby and even knew people who played rugby, my first real introduction to rugby has come during my trip here to the Pacific. New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga are all big rugby countries, and its hard to avoid it when you’re here.
In Tonga, while wandering around Nuku’alofa, I came [...]
 My name is Gary Arndt. In March 2007 I set out to travel around the world. I sold my house, put my possessions in storage and hit the road with my camera, laptop, and clothes. I've been to over 40 countries and territories since I've started my adventure. I publish a photo from my travels every day as well as the occasional podcast. If you like what I'm doing, please feel free to follow along.
|
Nah Trang, Vietnam
USA MainlandUpcoming Locations
Laos
UAE
Egypt
ItalyWorld Heritage Sites* (45)
