Pago Pago, American Samoa- Tuesday Oct 9

Our day in American Samoa, part rain, part blazing sunshine. On a tour around the island we stopped at a well-known rock formation, Flower Pot Rock, which guards the entrance to the harbor. We found the Samoan people are very friendly. When our 19 year-old guide was complaining about the mid-day heat we were surprised, so he explained that normally he and his friends go up in the mountains during the heat of the day, set-up their tents and sleep, and then don’t come back to the village until 3pm!
I guess they can manage without air-conditioning that way!

The next picture shows the beautiful sea spray against black lava rock. Our six island-style buses (with “natural” air conditioning and un-cushioned seats) stopped at a resort for the view and som fruit juice.

All in all, there is not much here but drop-dead-gorgeous scenery!