Tonga.

Yes, my day on Apia, Samoa,was the best day I've had on this cruise to date.And had Tonga offered wi-fi somewhere,anywhere,it would have a pride of place,or is it place of pride,next to Samoa.

We, in Europe, are so used to certain comforts, that it is rather strange when something so readily available to us,  is not available.
We docked in the capital at 8, the Ministry of Culture band,dancers and singers, welcoming the ship as the first cruise ship to arrive this year [due to the hurricanes two had cancelled].And we were happy to be under the cloudless sky with  The Royal Palace almost on our door-step.And then dark dense clouds enveloped  the ship  and the heavens opened.But the band played on, the singers kept singing,the dancers dancing.
40 minutes later the downpour had stopped and I ventured out. Tonga had Post Office a short walk away and my priority was to get postcards. Having completed my purchases I sat down  in a rather pleasant coffee shop.

Two tables were occupied by businessmen [always a good sign coffee is good] discussing contracts.The  latte was excellent, made from locally grown beans.After about half an hour I thought I caught one of the men looking at me,smiling.Another half an hour  and having finished writing my cards, I got up and went to the counter to pay.The man whom I thought had smiled at me,suddenly by my side.I am Tom,he said, Canadian, my colleagues would vouch for my integrity.

Would you please have lunch with me, there is a lovely restaurant not far and by 1 I should be free. Why, I asked incredulously. You were often smiling when writing,people dont usually do that,you must be a very nice person and I would like to get to know you better.   I am here until 5 only and I  have plans,I replied slowly.  After lunch my driver would take us anywhere you wish.   No,thank you,another day,another time maybe.
He kept on smiling - please take my card,the world is a much smaller place than it at times seems,it is easy for two people to meet even though they may  live on different continents.So here I am looking at Tom's business card,considering whether the world really is such a small place.