Introducing Pohnpei
Lush vegetation, jungle hillsides and flowering hibiscus: in many ways, Pohnpei fits the typical South Sea islands image, albeit a wet one, as copious rainfall feeds a multitude of streams, rivers and tumbling waterfalls.
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Pohnpei's boldest landmark is the very scenic Sokehs Rock, a steep cliff face often compared to Honolulu's Diamond Head. The ancient stone city of Nan Madol, abandoned on nearly 100 artificial islets off the southeast coast, is Micronesia's best-known archaeological site and should be at the very top of your list of priorities.
Pohnpei's capital, Kolonia, is sizable by island standards, while elsewhere the island is unspoilt and undeveloped, with just a smattering of small villages.
What more do you need? Well, there's the diving - not as unique as other destinations, but still rewarding; the surfing, which some say is among the sport's undiscovered gems; and the small lagoon islands, which lend themselves to pleasant day trips.
Last updated: Mar 25, 2009
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RE: Hash Hous Harriers Fiji
by 5Waldos 26 July 2011
In Palau they would run through the jungle. Don't remember in Pohnpei. Every Saturday at 4pm or something. I must say it exhausted me…
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Vegetarian in Honiara?
by roundtheworldvegan 04 May 2011
Hi! My partner and I are probably about to be posted to Honiara for a little while and we were wondering if anyone could tell us what…
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RE: working my way around the islands of FSM????
by silvanocat 05 January 2011
I just returned from Pohnpei and Kosrae and visited Palau and Yap two years ago, I will post more when I have time but strongly suggest…
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