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Pohnpei, Part 7: Keproi Falls


Keproi Falls, on the island of Pohnpei, could be one of the most lovely waterfalls I've ever seen, especially when you add in the warm water, and the refreshing pool for swimming.  It falls over the rocks like a lacy curtain


I would have gotten in myself, but when I sat down on the rocks with my feet in the water, all of sudden I was surrounded by dozens little curious fish.  That unnerved me, and all of a sudden I was out of the water, remembering when a fresh water eel had nibbled on my foot in a Pohnpei river long ago.

None of the other swimmers seemed to mind though.


 The pathway to the falls was colorful, and lined with flowers.


In the States you can by this plant in tiny containers to grow in your house.  This is what it would look like if you would give it enough heat and humidity.


 I found the little white flower above growing by the water in Guam too.



I've seen no country grow nicer Hibiscus then Pohnpei.  They seem to be bigger, and more colorful, lining most every road and pathway I travelled.  I figure that the heat and humidity was perfect for them too. 


This flower is among the nicest I've ever smelled, right up there with jasmine and gardenias. 

 

I'm so glad my daughter was able to be there with me, and experience some simple island life.  The big blessing is that God gave her good energy that week, even though her health hasn't been good before, or after that.


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  1. HeidiApril 19, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    I wonder if the Garden of Eden will be warm and humid to grow these things?

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