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And this crazy person kept jumping into the mystery water

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Kava ceremony (Jeff Buckley style).

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High five (Nima hifo)

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This was my welcome ceremony on my first day to Ha'ano. The people have been so kind, and treated me like their daughter. These are some of my students doing the Tongan traditional dance. Kava circle to the right. Feast in front.

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This is my class (3,4,5,6), and we are working on introductions :)

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Making lemonade today (turns into impromptu juggling) (at Ha`Ano, Ha`Apai, Tonga)

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Tukuhali (sea snake)

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Making bubbles from 🍃

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My beach crew @esetakolo

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Practice (aren't they the cutest)

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I left this world a long time ago, and thought I would never be back- but everything eventually comes back until you have learned what you need to learn, I guess. Part of my service here is church (Tonga is one of the most strict/religious countries in all of Peace Corps), and I fought it every way. when my heart and thoughts become quiet enough I find the beauty in it, once again. Faith is a tiny miracle.

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I watched sound of music for the first time. A few of my favorite things has been playing in my head (in a forever loop). I've added milk and tea -

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