Getting ready to go - TONGA 2018

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A nearly empty wardrobe, lots of spare hangers





Spare room is full of possibilities to take or leave
These bags are full and ready to go
Still 17 days til Tonga departure, BUT a side trip to Thailand on 9th January.

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