Micronesia OVERVIEW
Sculpted by the volcanic activity millions of years ago, the Eastern and Western Caroline Islands or, as they are commonly known, the Federated States of Micronesia, sprinkle over a million of square miles of the Pacific expanse with islands of a thousand shapes, tempting reefs for the supreme diving experience and turquoise waters to delight with shimmering lights and a gentle swoosh. A paradise for explorers, Micronesia has towering peaks to test your climbing stamina, deep river gorges to rumble over your tiredness and lead you to rolling hills, lush grasslands and verdant mangrove forests. And then spread the beaches, pristine and secluded, with powder sugar sand and palms bending over you to dip their leaves in the cooling water.
The four Micronesia states of Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae attract divers from every corner of the globe in high numbers and their aqualungs breathing for some underwater adventure. No wonder, the visibility and variety of diving sites reaches far beyond imagination. Water fun enthusiasts, marine photographers and history bums find the depths bristling with marvels here. Steer towards the Truk Lagoon and its underwater museum of Japanese fleet war artifacts and more than 50 hulks will spread in front of your bewildered eyes, take a deep plunge around Pohnpei to find the unspoiled maze of the coral reefs there and don't miss Yap and the legendary manta ray dive in M'il channel. A vibrant new world once you put your diving mask on!
In many respects Micronesia has let the time and modern life go by unnoticed. Ancient traditions, legends clad in brightly-colored woven hibiscus skirts and handicraft thrive here. Pohnpei shall give you a perfect insight into the island family style where coming together to weave a new boat house or wash the clothes come as a definition. Anchor at Kosrae and you'll be given a practical lesson on woodcarving and canoe building whereas on Yap you might get paid in stone money, limestone doughnut-shaped legal local tender, for your lesson on modern gadgetry and the western view of things.
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