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snorkelling in the lagoon. Catholic Mission Bell Tower, all that Tourist facilities are clean and the
remains of the old German church torn service is friendly.
A 20-minute ride out of Kolonia
takes you to the Nanpil River where down by the Japanese during WWII. A visit to the Pohnpeian cultural
further along are the spectacular Also take a stroll into the Polynesian centres is a must for anyone wishing to
Liduduhniap Twin Waterfalls, village and watch the craftsmen whittle experience traditional Pohnpeian life.
complete with thatched huts where you ornaments from locally grown ivory Each centre has a distinctive program
can picnic in a jungle setting. A day seed. Most tours operate from Kolonia, and performances include traditional
trip to privately owned Black Coral and many of the waterfalls and areas dancing, singing, music, ceremonial
Island in the lagoon is the perfect way of historical and ecological importance sakau making, handicraft arts, and
to safely snorkel the reef and, for a can only be reached by guided tour. food preparation. The village shops
family day, visit Langer island with its Accommodation is in both traditional specialise in handicrafts and popular
simple cottages where visitors can stay Pohnpeian thatched roofed bungalows items include carvings of sharks, fish,
overnight. dolphins and canoes.
with garden showers, and Western-
In Kolonia you can see the Spanish style hotels. There is no public When it comes to relaxing, try sakau,
Wall, built in 1889 as a boundary transport, only taxis and rental cars, the numbing local drink which is used
for Fort Alphonso XII. Nearby is the but most hotels offer shuttle services. in ceremonies and also sold in bars.

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