Trying to Keep the Adventure Alive
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16.08.2006
Well, there hasn't been a spectacular amount of adventure since I got home. Samoa was spectacular. For any planning on travelling I suggest getting a tour guide. Samoan is the official language and it was so helpful to be able to have a native that knew where everything was located and how to get discounts on many of the activities. Everything is privately owned and there is a fee to access EVERYTHING. Must do's in Samoa-Visit both Islands. I can't stress this enough. The laid back life style gives ample time to visit both islands in one week. Also the beaches are spectacular, but you will automatically notice that. We had an awesome time in the canopy walk. It is a little overpriced, but if you want to see the real beauty of Samoa from the top this is a fun outing. A must is swimming with the sea turtles. there is a spot on Upolo that has a few in captivity. Make sure you take along a snorkeling mask so you can tract the buggers down. Grab on and go for a ride. Cultural attractions, make sure you get to an umu. If possible watch the preparation of the dinner. We were able to see the entire process from gutting to cooking to eating. It was awesome to watch the native way of cooking. If you have a squeamish stomach, may be you should just eat the dinner rather than watch the preparation. A spectacularly fun time was the rock slide near Apia. We were able to slip and slide down the rocks. Make sure you chose your path with care otherwise you may end up with a few unnecessary rock unpleasantries. Places to stay-Vacation Beach Fales and also Rita's travel lodge were great and accommodating. Samoa is fantastic. If it weren't for the huge spider that greeted us our first night I may have been unwilling to leave. But, the sunsets made all the spiders, roaches, and mosquitos worth it.
