tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36567674.post6584820045594195170..comments2007-08-04T04:00:49.447+13:00Steve Hunsickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420342141571600010noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36567674.post-16380748882890755072007-08-04T04:00:00.000+13:002007-08-04T04:00:00.000+13:00Hi Monica:<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comments. I didn't know there were no traffic lights. That's pretty interesting. I have heard a lot about the friendly Tongan culture and am looking forward to experiencing it first-hand.<BR/><BR/>SteveSteve Hunsickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16544545902350516880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36567674.post-25089947563533272352007-08-04T00:19:00.000+13:002007-08-04T00:19:00.000+13:00Hi Steve. I came across your blog while searching for volunteer opportunities in Tonga.<BR/><BR/>Your soon-to-be Peace Corps experience definitely sounds exciting! I was visiting Tonga in May, and here are some things that struck me in particular:<BR/>- There are no traffic lights in the country, only round abouts<BR/>- The tallest building in Tonga is the National Reserve Bank. It has 5 floors<BR/>- Everything shuts down on Sunday in honor of the "Holy Day". That means shops, supermarkets, restaurants, businesses are all closed!<BR/>- Common "meat" products are chicken, beef, pork, lamb, dog and horse. <BR/><BR/>Oh I could go on the days....but I'm sure you'll learn everything you need to know over the next two years! Fortunately the wonderfully friendly Tongan people make the experience all that much more enjoyable. I'm so incredibly excited for you!Monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09751923890207700068noreply@blogger.com