Lost at Pohnpei

Just about twenty-two miles to the east of Kolonia is Madolenihmw, this is where the Kepirohi falls is located. It is said Kepirohi is the most photographed water falls on the island.

It was a good thing that some of the tourists left by the time we reached there, we had the waterfalls all to ourselves. For a $2.00 entrance fee, we set out to the garden trail for a short hike to the source of the running water. A narrow trail led to the falls, similar to the trail we trekked to reach Nan Madol. There was some noticeable landscaping on the path at our feet.

The sight was amazing, the seventy-feet waterfalls would invite anyone to take a dip in the cold pool at its base and climb the rocks quenched by the cool water, but one should be careful from the slippery rocks. A lot of accidents have been reported from climbing the Kepirohi’s face.

The profuse green background carpeted the rest of the jungle with a window of white and black of the water and rocks. There were spots of red and orange from the native flowers in some of the flowering trees and bushes. Then as the water ran down forming a vein that opened up to the lower lands, this was also a source of fresh water in that area.

It was difficult to climb the high stone face of the Kepirohi falls. The rough stony edge might let you get a good grip and a foothold, but the force of the powerful cold water would push you away. But it was sure worth the climb. The water felt like someone massaged my body with its soothing cool flow.

It was such a beautiful and serene place as if torn out of a page of a fantasy book that we almost forgot that we were hungry. We settled on a flat area and had a picnic. There was so much food that after my second helping, I had to get some rest and digest my meal.

Everyone enjoyed the river. The kids played in the water and the adults relished the moment in that extraordinary natural garden.

Yey!

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