The scissors fly when Elder Heimuli cuts Elder Hawley's hair in his sing song way...probably took him about 3 minutes. Hmm, wonder what they're discussing?
Our once beautiful avocado tree....
had a haircut too! Elder Heimuli did a great job for Elder Sing, but perhaps Elder Hawley and the avocado tree had a bit too much taken off the top.
Elder Heimuli's barber in Nuku'alofa who cut his hair when he attended Liahona High School.
His barbershop is across the street from the bakery in downtown Nuku'alofa. These kids are watching their brother get a haircut. 
The banyan trees on Liahona campus are kept trimmed to avoid damage to structures during the hurricane season.
There were 3-4 men up in this tree cutting away. One Tongan was so proud of his handiwork that he wanted to pose.
Peanut vendors in the Bush. 
We like peanuts! They can be boiled in salt water, baked in the oven, or eaten raw. Sister Hawley prefers them raw.
Sugar cane with its natural sugar is great to chew on and it whitens and cleans the teeth as well, we understand. Work in progress.
Elder Heimuli peels tapioca root from the market. Tastes much like a potato when boiled... quite good!
Later, after going to market, we spent the afternoon at the beach and walked out on the coral reef.
Elder Heimuli grilled some bread fruit and peeled it. Bread fruit is often called "The Tree of Life" called by the Saints here because it bears fruit year round. 
Breadfruit tree on campus. Breadfruit when fried is delicious...similar to potato chips. It is used much like a potato--baked, boiled, fried, or grilled.
Elder Heimuli never goes far without bringing his trusty knife--puts Elder Hawley's pocket knife to shame!
Elder Heimuli peels the breadfruit and wraps it in a banana leaf to keep warm.
White flowers at the beach
The Heimuli's grandson--Crystal's little adopted boy enjoys the senior missionary couples at the beach!
Sunset at the beach lingers in Tonga. Yes, that is blue sky! And a glorious display continues:
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