Jeanine and I spent the day on a kayak tour of the Tonga Island Marine Reserve. The highlight of the day was our encounter with several seal pups playing around in a grouping of rocks, protecting them from potential predators. They were adorable and reminded me of how our kids would play rough and tumble on the couch in our living room.

Jeanine displays a recovered sea urchin.

Here we are at the Tonga Arches. Unfortunately, our guide who took the picture was some distance away and did not know how to zoom the lens.

Dr. Suess Trees, as described by our guide.

Between yesterday’s hike and today’s paddling, I am ready for a less physically exhausting day. Tomorrow we will begin heading south and most of the day will be spent driving.