Journal of Yap, Micronesia
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Travel journal of Yap, Micronesia
"Introduction of the US dollars: waste of money!"
Arrivial with floral wreaths
What is more beautiful than receiving a floral wreath from someone in traditional clothes on arrival.
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Stone money and bettelnuts
Nowhere on the world you find a culture like the one at Yap, Micronesia. Check out how we join the bettelnut-chewing and read more on the stone money, that is still being used.
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Diving with sharks and manta rays
The nature of Yap is overwhelming; at land, at sea and in the air. Read more on how Cindy almost crashed into a 15 feet wide manta ray (with pictures!).
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The power of the chiefs
Yap knows a fourth power, the one of the chiefs. Read more on the caste system and the numerous small family rules.
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Tradition versus modernisation
Yap is traditional though modern. Because of this, difference among the people is enormous.
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Dancing in yellow oil and and cane skirts
A lot of old myths and legends exists that are still the belief system of the old generation. Apart from that, the majority of the people are Catholic. We experienced a lot during an outdoor religous worship.
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