Lost at Pohnpei

When the impulse strikes, there is no other option but to give in, even if it means to go swimming in the rain.

A short cruise from the town of Kolonia would take you to a local beach resort called Awak Pah.

For life’s simple pleasures such as spending time with the family in the water, one of the solutions is to go to the beach and on a small island where water is simply all around, the solution is just a stone’s throw away.

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Pohnpei is like a nest surrounded by water. Inside the nest is a fresh delicacy that reflects the natural beauty within, while surrounding it is an endless ocean facing all the directions of the Pacific.

At the Coco Marina, the beauty of the water and the taste of a fulfilling dinner coalesce into a fusion of senses. Imagine yourself looking out into the sea with a beer in one hand while relaxing in your island paradise.

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Nestled in a tranquil forest edge with a marvelous view of the ocean, The Village houses a cozy hotel, a restaurant, and a flashy bar.  Located in U, it is about twenty minutes away from Nett.   This is an ideal place to spend a quiet evening. Only the song of  the birds disturb this, otherwise peaceful space. Time is frozen in this part of the island and the meal-hour  is the only indication of the time of day.  It is a  veritable haven away from the business district of Pohnpei.

A Tattooed Irishman would greet guests  at the side of the road.

This is the logo of The Village Hotel Restaurant and Bar.

If you’re  a cricket fan,  the  paddle- shaped menu would be a delight.   The list includes the Village’s trademark set meals for dinner. Continue reading

One of the advantages of living on the island of Pohnpei is that you would never be bored. Thanks to the scenic natural beauty of the mountainous area, Kolonia houses one of the temptresses of the tourists that is located at the top of a mountain called Cupid’s Bar and Grille.

It took me ten minutes to drive from the airport, just beside the Australian embassy, to reach Cupid’s Bar and Grille that overlooks the ocean where one could view the sunrise in the East and the sunset in the West.

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