Last full day in paradise

I was still not feeling the greatest but still ventured out on the town of Kolonia for a brief walking tour and shopping spree.  I started out at the German Bell Tower which is the only structure from Pohnpei's original Catholic mission that managed to survive WWII......

Right near the belltower was the Spanish Walls which were built in 1887 and once enclosed Fort Alphonse and large sections of Pohnpei's Spanish colony.  One section of the wall comprises left to center field of the local ball park..........

Nothing like the left field foul pole near an old entrance to the Spanish fort.......

And a shot from home plate......

I then headed to Porakiet village to purchase some handicraft stuff.  Most of these people are descendants of the outer Polynesian atolls of Kapingamarangi and Nukuoro following typhoon and famine disasters in the early 1900's.  They do a lot of carving of local woods and ivory nuts........

If only I had room for the big shark in my suitcase!

I then happened upon an old Japanese tank leftover from WWII which are one of many scattered throughout the island.

I finished off my day with a nice massage in my hut by a local woman named Mirako.  She was very nice and had me good and relaxed using fresh coconut oil and her magical hands.

I then had delightful dinner conversation with my friends Russell and Carrie and another couple from Poulsbo, WA that are really nice people as well.  I finish this blog for my last night's rest and then strategic packing in the  morning.

See you all at home!