Since Monday we have been staying at Liku'alofa Beach resort, also known as the beach of love. Once again it is paradise. Our accomodation this time consist of solid walled huts with a peaked roof about 100 ft from the ocean. We have a hammock out front and an ensuite bathroom, a fridge and kettle. All this for $55/night. The food here has been mediocre, but along with our ichiban noodles and salad we've been sustaining ourselves with, we recently discovered bread fruit chips. They are basically like cactus cut potatoes without the spice. Delicious.
Things have been very quiet at this resort as well. Up until yesterday we were the only ones staying here. We are officially grandmasters at yahtzee according to our itouch, and we've each read about 5 books. Despite the boredom, if you will, there isn't a day that passes that I don't have a moment where I think "does life get better than this".
Last night our resort put on a traditional feast and dance so we took advantage. Laura, if you read this, as a matter of fact they do dance to Kei$ha here and they have rhythm that I could only dream of. They put my moves to shame, not that it takes much. Haha.
So far last night was the best night on record. After the band played they had karaoke and we sang the night away with one other group of ladies. It was a blast. At one point we played a game where we each picked a song for the other group to sing. We chose "my name is" by Eminem... So cruel of us. And it was not enjoyable to listen to either. For us they picked "on bended knee" by boys 2 men. It was impressive how well my memories of music from junior high stuck with me.
Tomorrow we are catching a ferry to another island called Eua. It's a 2 he boat ride and we will be spending 5 days there.
Sounds amazing.. take more pictures. I keep envisioning what it looks like and then I catch myself daydreaming. Must be so nice to immerse yourself in a new culture and have time to actually appreciate it and be so intimately part of it. What do the feasts consist of? Have you tried any new/crazy dishes? Miss you!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteichiban...mediocre? i would never put those two words in the same sentence. ha! it sounds like you two can find even the good in the not so good.
ReplyDeletei can't wait to get my hands on your book list. i'll expect some serious reviews and a list of 'must read' upon your return. keep notes (and riley, turn the corners of the pages you love).
tonga + Kei$ha = love it! i'll expect a tonga dance lesson in your living room upon your return. we'll let the police know what we're up to so they won't have to make any house calls when your neighbors loose their shit. ha!
it's official, karaoke exists everywhere. i'm saddened. i thought i would be able to escape it somewhere in this world. ha. but, i'm happy that you two had fun with it!