Trevor George Haleyalemoi

Writing for Teachers

March 25, 2014

Pohnpei:

Pohnpei is full of exciting and interesting sites to visit. Pohnpei is also where the capital of the states of FSM is found, in Palikir Sokehs. Pohnpei has a range of interesting background history and amazing waterfalls that people visit whenever they are on the island. On the island you might want to go visit interesting sites, attend traditional events, and be on the look out for Pohnpei’s rainy climate.

Pohnpei has a lot of interesting and beautiful sites that captures the eyes of tourists from all over the world. There is one site on the island that is famous for its history and full of pohnpeian traditions that everyone who comes here never misses their chance of seeing that place. This place is called the ruins of Nan Madol, this site is situated far out from the town in one of the municipalities called Madelonimw. This site was known to have housed many great leaders of the island and where many island legends came from. Pohnpei also is filled with beautiful natural waterfalls that make the land so extraordinary. There are also ruins and grave yards from the World War II that people also usually visit. These places on the island are what captures the eyes of tourists and lures them into Pohnpei to explore and experience its beauty and magnificent history and culture. Please take your time to visit and learn more about these amazing places.

Pohnpei also has its own unique traditional events that are full of interesting gatherings and excitement. These events are also very important to the pohnpeian people. Some of the main events are funerals, weddings, anniversaries, and such. When you attend one of these events you will see just how beautiful and unique their culture is. These events tell a lot of themselves and where they come from. Through careful observation you could also find out more about each individual’s character. These events are important to the people of Pohnpei and tell a lot about who these people are.

One of the conditions that makes Pohnpei so unique and stands out from the other three states is its wet climate. This is one of the things why I like and also hate from Pohnpei. It is mostly wet all year round but also convenient for sleeping because during the night you do not need air condition or a fan to cool you because it is usually cold most of the time. I would recommend brining an umbrella with you most of the times because the weather is just unpredictable. You wake up this morning with sunshine on your face and then next thing you know right after you have taken a shower that it is raining. Even sometimes people’s clothing tend to get out of hand meaning their clothing does not match the weather for the day but hey that’s Pohnpei and that’s how we do it here. Therefore, if your on the island of Pohnpei always look out for the rain because it will come in no time with out any significance of whatsoever.

In conclusion, Pohnpei is an interesting island full of interesting traditional sites, unique events that are wonderful to attend or observe, and full of unpredictable rainy climate. Pohnpei is an island full of wonderful background history to share with the outsiders so I suggest you hop on a place right now and get here and explore the fun that Pohnpei has in stores especially for you.