Swallows Cave - Tonga

This cave is deep enough to take the dinghy right inside and best done 2pm onwards when the sunlight is just right to shine right in and light up the walls and water. Stalactites and stalagmites are littered everywhere and the sound of birds (not swallows but starlings apparently) make the most of the acoustics, sound bouncing off from every angle. We didn't spend too long in there as it is..just..a..cave but the snorkelling on the outside was great. We did a drift dive, Dylan with spear in hand, me with camera and marvelled at the clear waters, abundance of fish and healthy coral. Whilst we were underwater the sound of a mother and calf whale was so loud that I managed to catch it on video. We have been hearing the whales in the water nattering away since Niuatoputapu and I was keen to catch it so everyone else could experience it too. Sounds like someone playing violin very badly and I don't think it would do as a relaxation background CD for me! Check it out but make sure you have the sound turned up: