They are selling taro, breadfruit and bananas (1 dollar per bunch) on the bumpy and dusty streets of the capital of Chuuk. Chuuk was German, then Japaneese and during the 2nd world war US forces took here the revenge for Pearl Harbour destroing 40 Japaneese ships sheltered in the lagoon. Today the lagoon full of wrecks is divers paradise.
But I do not dive – it was always to expensive for the backpacker like me. I snorkel – it is also great. I went by the speedboat to the island of Dublon where in the past was located German and Japaneese administration – there are still historic remains to see. The sail was bumpy (no benches in the boat so you sit just on the floor) but the place was interesting. On the way I saw other, little palm-covered islands. I have been to the primary school on Dublon – kids are great here – we took a lot of pictures. And I saw also how they make baskets – weaavings are very nice on Chuuk. Very hot and humid but great day on Micronesia. Do you know what is love stick – the Chuck is famous for the love sticks!
