The long ride back was very enjoyable, passing through some varied landscapes of grassland, forests, and villages. There were also a few very well-maintained farms. Turns out I can show my plane ticket to purchase duty-free goods at the customs & bond store in Alofi, so Peter (the Samoan builder) drove me there to pick up some alcohol. I got a large bottle of cheap gin and a large bottle of cheap bourbon, and Peter used up my leftover quota. His truck was very "rustic," has a wooden board for a seat, and I could see the road through the floor. Since I had a large bottle of gin, Brian kindly drove around looking for tonic for me, but couldn't find any, so picked me up some lemon & lime bitters. Everyone is so nice on the island so far!