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.
Much of Tongatapu Island’s land is used for growing crops. Pictured is a palm plantation with taro growing as...
Waves crashing into a coral reef barrier at Mapu a Vaea. This part of the Tongatapu Island coastline is...
View of the Mapu a Vaea coastline on Tongatapu Island. This part of the island has hundreds of blowholes...
Entering into the darkness of Anahulu Cave on Tongatapu Island. The cave has internal lighting and there is a...
Stunning sunset over Tongatapu Island with silhouette palms.
Approaching a traditional fale with a Tongan lady standing at the entrance. The location is Old Tonga, a traditional...
Looking at a colorful local church building in a small settlement on the island of Tongatapu in Tonga.
View of Anahulu Cave on the eastern side of Tongatapu Island in Tonga. The cave contains limestone caverns and...
