Dozens of former guests are rallying to save a Tonga resort
by The Associated Press
Jan 21, 2022
4 minutes
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The tranquil resort in Tonga sat behind a lagoon and reef break that was perfect for snorkelers and surfers alike. Guests who had never met before would sit together to eat delicious communal meals cooked by owner Moana Paea and her staff, or relax in rustic cabins tucked in the trees.Then came the massive volcanic eruption and tsunami, which killed at least three people and left dozens more homeless. The waves swallowed up the Ha'atafu Beach Resort."It's completely bare land. Coupled with the black ash from the volcano, it looks like a bomb
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