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Peace Corps Wages and Benefits
By definition, the word volunteer implies that you are doing something for free and are not paid for the work you provide. Dictionary.com defines a…
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Underwater Recovery
Last November I went snorkeling in Shallow’s Cave with a group of volunteers who were still in training here in Vava’u. While we were in the cave, …
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Changes in Peace Corps Tonga
It has been a sad week in Tonga as four volunteers, all who live on the main island of Tongatapu have ended their service. Alexis, Cassie , Trent an…
Diving
Jellyfish in Tonga
Swimming with the Jellyfish in Vava'u, Tonga. This species doesn't sting so you can swim with them and touch them.
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Swimming with Jellyfish!
I've often thought that the unexpected experiences are often life's best. The things you never anticipate but which turn into unforgettable …
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Did I Dengue or Did I Not?
It’s the rainy summer season in Tonga and that means not only lots of heat and rain, but also lots of mosquitoes. Recently the Peace Corps advised …
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Wardrobe Malfunction
It should came as no surprise that Tonga is a conservative country. For the most part, men hang out with men and women with women. Even in church,…
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