Clancy Growing Up

Clancy's just under 3 months to his 7th birthday and he is starting to really shoot up. His teeth are now starting to fall out in quick succession and every time he takes a photo wearing John's boots they look closer to fitting him.

John's boots in June 2005

Corporate Triathalon

Another (but my last) triathlon without any lead up training! I was told a week before the event I was doing the swim leg for the tri and Paul Taumoepeau would do the bike. After failing to find a runner I had to back up the run leg. I was in pain for 5 days!


The Tonga Chamber of Commerce Team, Paul and John, possibly the highest average age for any team. Sometimes this is what helping business actually feels like so I had a bit of fun with the t shirt design.

Great Signs and Sayings

After many years overseas, there are some things which still surprise us. Obviously some of the VIP's complained that they were mixed with a lower level of VIP and so another group was created.

Similarly, many years ago in Fiji when there was concern about people driving over the speed limit, they wanted to highlight how bad this was and so the term "overspeeding" was born. I never worked out if that meant a certain level of speeding was allowed?

Education Day - Tonga

Education Day started of with a parade from the grounds adjacent to the Royal Palace and headed up the main street to the Sports stadium.



Clancy lines up with ACTS Community school and gets a hug from mum.

Salesi (Sal) Fineanganofo and his son Mosese get ready for his school

ACTS marching past Anny's office and the little ones can't wait to join in.

Paul visits Tonga

Paul visited Tonga this past week to deliver 3 training / development sessions for the local food industry. His first two sessions for cooks delivered Advanced Food Presentation and Preparation to build the awareness of the potential of Tonga's fresh produce. He also delivered a one night Master chef class (pictured), inviting restaurateurs and foodies to again highlight the quality of the produce and what could be delivered.With Crayfish topping the $70 AUD kilo in Australia, to buy local crays at the equivalent of $35 AUD for was a treat.


Local accommodation owner Kym Brabant gives the Master class a thumbs up while Paul Johanson of Friends Cafe enjoys the presentation.


After 10 days of work it was time for Obi wan Cvetko and Darth Chef (Darth Tator) to have a little bit of fun

and for the household to benefit from some great cuisine!

The last day before Paul left we took him for a day of R&R at Fafa Island resort about 5 miles from town. The weather wasn't great but we got a little bit of sunshine between the rain and a chance to snorkel.

The boat trip to Fafa Island and out on the deck after the rain stopped

Snorkelling at Fafa

Wedding Anniversary

This was our 7th Wedding Anniversary. It also coincided with Tongan Father's day.

A father's day card, camera anniversary present and other goodies

Anny models her anniversary presents

Mother's Day

They are always looking for a reason to eat Cake in Tonga. Anny gets her first Mother's Day cake.