Kosrae, Micronesian hike with Salik March 2019


Updated the photos in 2025,  post is from 2019

 

Thought the machete was for show, but I was wrong, he cut this opening so that I could see this fruit better

                                                                                     

 

This is an invasive African snail. They collect them to feed to the pigs


African snail on Kosrae Micronesia


Tapioca plant
Tapioca plant


We learned about the 3 different gingers.  The first photo is a ginger that is used in steaming, like a pig roast. Offers subtle flavor and it heat resistant

 

Ginger for steaming
Ginger for steaming


This ginger is the one we use as a root in the USA. 

Flower from the ginger root  we know



 

Flower from the ginger root  we know

And finally this little beauty is used for the hair as a conditioner. I tried it and it made my hair so soft and manageable 
Hair conditioning ginger 

Hair conditioning ginger 



The Ka tree has hollow roots. This one is estimated to  be 80 yr old.  Salik hits the root it with a rock and it’s a thunder carrying-sound.  This blog doesn't allow uploading of videos from my photos because it's unforgettable 

Ka tree




Ka tree
 


Beautiful eucalyptus have invaded the forest 



Another unforgettable experience was the coconut that Salik scaled a tree and served to us--unlike the many I've tasted, this coconut palm was growing in the soil of the forest and not the sand. Sublime and delicious.  

 

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