Plane Ticket Bought !!!

Well I finally bought my ticket I depart the 28th of February and get to Tonga the 2nd of March.  I completely lose Wednesday some where over the pacific.  I have some exciting news; it seems we will not be in Tonga long.  Stan was offered a job at the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Fiji, he has accepted the job and they are finalizing the details over the next few weeks.  I don’t know when we will be relocating but as soon as I know I will post it.    

I had my last pottery class a week ago that was weird.  I know that I am not going back but at the same time I feel like it is not ending.  Denial is probably at hand here; I don’t want to really think about not having my hands in clay.  I especially don’t want to think about the amazing women I will miss, their encouraging words in so many areas of my life.  They have promised they will keep me up to date with the movie and book reviews. I miss the belly laughs, hugs, and the wise influence of the group.  Till we meet again girls, keep up the amazing work and send me pictures.  

I have finally set a date

I have finally set a date to go to Tonga; I will be leaving the last week of February.  I know Stan would rather have me there in January but I just have too much to get ready to leave that soon.  I am now starting to gather stuff for my journey, things like peanut butter is really expensive so I am stocking up on Costco supplies and adding it to the crate I am sending.  I am also winding down my responsibilities at the clinic, and helping Bobbie with the managerial duties she will be taking over when I leave. I have started saying some goodbyes to friends that I won’t be able to see before I go, I feel like I will need a box of Kleenex attached to me for the next couple of months.  It is hard to believe the departure date is just around the corner, I have been talking about going for so long that I am sure people were starting to think I would never leave.      

getting there

I have corresponded with Stan several times today. Figuring out where we are going to live, also do we need to buy a car, especially since gas is expensive. I would travel happily by bike but the drivers are crazy.

getting prepared to go to Tonga

I just got back from three weeks in Tonga. It was amazingly beautiful and hot. I feel better prepaired for my trip and know exactly what to take with me. Now I have to start getting my life organized to go to tonga, first is to build the crate to send my "stuff". Here are a few pictures of the trip.