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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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View of Reef from Plane
View of Reef from Plane
Airport
Airport
Yap Bahai Woman Chewing Betel Nut
Yap Bahai Woman Chewing Betel Nut
Manta Ray Bay Hotel
Manta Ray Bay Hotel
Manta Ray Bay Hotel
Manta Ray Bay Hotel
Yap
Yap
Mangrove Lined Canal
Mangrove Lined Canal
Colonia
Colonia
Sunset in Colonia
Sunset in Colonia
Yap Shoreline
Yap Shoreline
Stone Footpaths
Stone Footpaths
Flowers
Flowers
Colonia
Colonia
Yap State Legislature
Yap State Legislature
Senator Parking
Senator Parking
Beautiful Sunset
Beautiful Sunset
Beautiful Sunset
Beautiful Sunset
Japanese Zero Wreck from WWII
Japanese Zero Wreck from WWII
Fly Eating Plant
Fly Eating Plant
Another Japanese Zero Wreck
Another Japanese Zero Wreck
Street Signs
Street Signs
Maa Village
Maa Village
Stone Money Bank in Maa Village
Stone Money Bank in Maa Village
Stone Money Bank in Maa Village
Stone Money Bank in Maa Village
Maa Village
Maa Village
Maa Village
Maa Village
Maa Village
Maa Village
Maa Village
Maa Village
View of the Pacific
View of the Pacific
Bechiyal Village
Bechiyal Village
Bechiyal Village
Bechiyal Village
Stone Money Bank in Bechiyal Village
Stone Money Bank in Bechiyal Village
Stone Money Bank in Bechiyal Village
Stone Money Bank in Bechiyal Village
Bechiyal Village
Bechiyal Village
Bechiyal Village
Bechiyal Village
Bechiyal Village
Bechiyal Village
Bechiyal Village
Bechiyal Village
Coconut Tree in Bechiyal Village
Coconut Tree in Bechiyal Village
Beach in Bechiyal Village
Beach in Bechiyal Village
Beach in Bechiyal Village
Beach in Bechiyal Village
St. Joseph's Church in Wanyan
St. Joseph's Church in Wanyan
Meeting House in Wanyan Village
Meeting House in Wanyan Village
Fallen Stone Money (A Down Payment Maybe)
Fallen Stone Money (A Down Payment Maybe)
Yap's Second Largest Piece of Stone Money in Wanyan
Yap's Second Largest Piece of Stone Money in Wanyan
Another Huge Piece of Stone Money in Wanyan
Another Huge Piece of Stone Money in Wanyan
Beach in Wanyan
Beach in Wanyan
Beach in Wanyan
Beach in Wanyan
Wanyan Village
Wanyan Village
Graves near Wanyan Village
Graves near Wanyan Village
Man and daughter
Man and daughter
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