Tonga

The Burnetts and Intrepid Jerry settle in New Zealand while Mel revisits Palmerston and Tonga through a lively, fictionalized sailors’ dinner-party transcript. Cruisers exchange stories about Pacific passages, boats, islands, culture, food, biosecurity, weather routing, AI, and Starlink. Highlights include Palmerston’s close-knit community, Tonga’s beauty and environmental challenges, and unforgettable cruising camaraderie.