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Yap (Micronesia) - Exotic Island of Stone Money

Yap is an island in the Federated States of Micronesia. It is mostly known to scuba divers as being one of the few places in the world (if not the only place in the world) where you can dive with Manta Rays every day. It is also known for the large stone money that is still used for large transactions (US dollars are used for common transactions). It is very remote and can be reached by plane only two days a week. It has less than 100 rooms for rent on the entire island and only a very few places to eat since the locals never eat in restaurants. It is the most traditional island in Micronesia where traditional clothing is still worn. If fact, the moment you step off the airplane a topless woman will great you with a fresh flower lei. Even in Colonia (the capitol and only somewhat modern village on the island) it is not uncommon for woman to work in stores bare breasted. All in all, it is about as exotic place as you could ever find to visit.
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Trees
Trees
Yap
Yap
Yap
Yap
Man in Stone Money Bank
Man in Stone Money Bank
Yap Villagers
Yap Villagers
Yap Villagers
Yap Villagers
Yap Villagers
Yap Villagers
Yap Villagers
Yap Villagers
Yap woman with a visitors baby
Yap woman with a visitors baby
Yap Villagers
Yap Villagers
Girl in Traditional Clothing
Girl in Traditional Clothing
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Girl in Traditional Clothing
Girl in Traditional Clothing
Stick Dancing
Stick Dancing
Stick Dancing
Stick Dancing
Stick Dancing
Stick Dancing
Stick Dancing
Stick Dancing
Stick Dancing
Stick Dancing
Stick Dancing
Stick Dancing
Stick Dancing
Stick Dancing
Stick Dancing
Stick Dancing
Stick Dancing
Stick Dancing
Stick Dancing
Stick Dancing
Stick Dancing
Stick Dancing
Stick Dancing
Stick Dancing
Boy in a Stone Money Bank
Boy in a Stone Money Bank
Girl offering Bananas
Girl offering Bananas
Yap
Yap
Weaving
Weaving
Weaving
Weaving
Yap
Yap
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