'Eua Eco Challenge - The Boat Ride Home

The last night was considerably quieter than the previous ones (thank God) we all sat around for a final BBQ followed by talks about next years events and how we could improve on this years event. If possible! Every one only had good things to say about this weekends event and we can't wait till next year. Because nothing runs on a Sunday in Tonga we had to wait till the Monday morning Ferry to return home. Loading time was 0300 with a departure time of 0530. The locals were onto it and loaded their gear on from midnight so by the time we arrived the seats were full of sleeping Tongans and the boat was full to the brim with all sorts of goodies.

Arlo trying to enjoy his sea snails while Sal and I ate our BBQ after finishing the horse riding adventure.

Sunrise over 'Eua

When we loaded no one was allowed on the roof, as you can see that changed before we left the harbour.

Good use of the float free life rafts which were lashed in.

Some of the extra cargo - Taro, Banana, gas bottles, freezer, GOAT. Can you spot him?

The kids and Lyndon on the roof of the ferry as it entered Nuku'alofa harbour but it wasn't the best idea especially when the horn went off.

Safe and sound alongside at 0815 and all that was left is to unpack and sleep, not Lyndon though he got to go straight to work.