Waling through the nearby Villages

During a break in the rain on Wednesday morning, we decided to go for a walk away from town through a couple of the nearby villages. There are two Royal Residences quite close to the lodge, everywhere you go there are churches.

Outside view of Heilala from the track, plus the puppy managed to get out

Outside view of Heilala from the track, plus the puppy managed to get out

More local pigs

More local pigs

Just can't seem to escape from the pigs

Just can't seem to escape from the pigs

The Palace of the Tongan Crown Prince, about 1/2 Km from the lodge

The Palace of the Tongan Crown Prince, about 1/2 Km from the lodge

The fence around the Palace barely extends beyond this photo.

The fence around the Palace barely extends beyond this photo.

Another one of the royal residences

Another one of the royal residences

The entrance is a lot more impressive than the house

The entrance is a lot more impressive than the house

Cherie hiding under the brolly.

Cherie hiding under the brolly.

Church in the Villiage of Pea

Church in the Villiage of Pea

Looking in side the Chuch

Looking in side the Chuch

Impressive bell just outside the church

Impressive bell just outside the church

Night shot at taken from the Resturant at Heliala Lodge

Night shot at taken from the Resturant at Heliala Lodge