It is a goal of mine to see all the sites of the Ancient Wonders of the World and Pohnpei, Micronesia has a mysterious and monumnetal treasure. Nan Madol is a tie for second of the ones I've seen thus far, so I've added it to my own list.
Nan Madol is about 2,000 years old and made of naturally-shaped basalt columns some of which weigh over twelve tons and it is a wonder how it's 30 foot-high walls and 20 acres of buildings could have been constructed.
Walking around the temple and some of the larger fortresses is fascinating, but to see the entire complex...
a kayak tour is recommended. Contact The Village Resort for an all-day tour that includes swimming with manta rays (I swam with eight!), a private island picnic, kayaking at Nan Madol and Kiproi waterfall.
The condensed legend of Nan Madol says that it was constructed by two brothers over two-hundred years and the stones were floated from a far away land.
Check with the local EPA to see if it is safe to swim at this, or any waterfalls on Pohnpei.
Another adventure with great memories.





