Tag: tonga
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Tonga: Basket Weaving
Before people started making baskets, birds were weaving their nests for the protection and comfort of their little ones. Every culture has had some form of baskets to gather and carry their goods. Today, baskets are more for decorative uses. Many earthy materials have been used to make baskets: pine needles, willows, leaves, roots, grasses,…
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Stonehenge of the Pacific
One of the most iconic historical sites to see in Tonga is the trilithon Ha’amonga’a Maui. We visited Tonga in 2001, and were able to see this interesting structure. What is a trilithon? A trilithon, also called “Three Stones” is a structure consisting of two large vertical stones (posts) supporting a third stone set horizontally…
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One Year Ago!
One year ago, I published my first book! I cannot believe how fast this year this year has gone. Here are five things that I learned in this journey of self-publishing. 2. ExpectationsEven though I had read and understood expectations about publishing and promoting my book, I was still naive about expectations. It takes time…