Esi Maka Faakinga is a huge stone that formed part of the Tongan king’s throne around seven hundred years ago. The stone served the purpose of protecting the king’s back so he only had to defend himself from front-side attacks. It is located next to a famous stone archway called the Trilithon on Tongatapu Island.
View of Ha’atafu Beach on Tongatapu Island with coral exposed at low tide. Tongatapu is a great place for...
Looking at the Basilica of St Anthony of Padua on the island of Tongatapu. The building is a Catholic...
Approaching a traditional fale with a Tongan lady standing at the entrance. The location is Old Tonga, a traditional...
A moment of calm at Mapu a Vaea on Tongatapu Island. You can clearly see the border where the...
Traditional fale framed by two palm trees in Old Tonga on Tongatapu Island, (circa 2008). A fale is the...
Entering into the darkness of Anahulu Cave on Tongatapu Island. The cave has internal lighting and there is a...
Looking at a traditional fale in Old Tonga on the main island of Tongatapu. Old Tonga is a short...
