In August 2012 we escaped NZ’s worst time of year and were enjoying warm sun in Tonga. One highlight was a day trip on a tiny boat to watch humpback whales. We lunched on a minute white sand island with some of the clearest water anywhere.

White sand beach and whale watching boat.

Dorsal fin of a humpback whale beside the boat.

Part of a humpback whale above water beside the boat.