World War II Japanese Tanks, Pohnpei, The Federated States of Micronesia

(January 16 – February 6, 2026) Similar to the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) spans a vast ocean territory. Pohnpei is the capital of the FSM and one of its four states. The other three are Kosrae, Chuuk, and Yap. Located roughly halfway between Honolulu and Manila, the island is home to incredibly friendly people. During our stay, we hardly saw any other tourists. The weather was consistently hot and humid. The currency is the US Dollar, there is a US Post Office, and US citizens can live here without a visa.

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Sunset at Kosrae Anchorage, Kosrae Island, Micronesia

(January 2-14, 2026) The downwind passage from the Marshall Islands to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) took four days of pleasant sailing. While I slept deeply on New Year’s Eve, John toasted Neptune with a glass of wine during his watch.

Arriving at Kosrae—the “Island of the Sleeping Lady”—we were greeted with such warmth that it felt like returning to a parent’s house and receiving unconditional love.

While waiting for clearance at Mr. Smith Sigrah’s garden, his wife brought us fresh lemonade and crispy fried breadfruit. After the Port Authority cleared us in the morning,

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