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Kayaking in Pago Harbor
The Pacific’s Most Famous Port of Call
Reveals a Treasure of Natural Beauty

1 Utulei Beach:Adjacent the hotel lies Utulei Beach, a public waterside 8 Yacht Basin: International cruisers have long made port calls in
park. Resembling a traditional village, these Samoan houses serve as Pago Pago. Known as a safe “hurricane hole”, modern sailors luxuriate
a hospitable place to relax, have a family picnic or meet during a in Pago with stateside shopping, fresh vegetables, repair, electronic
classroom field trip. My kayak rental at Sadie’s was a good deal already gear, US mail delivery and high speed wireless internet connections.

2 Turtle Sighting: I had heard that turtles were abundant in Pago 9 Fishing Fleet: Chinese and Korean longliners add an international
Harbor. But with so much traffic I didn’t expect to see one; Until I flavor to Pago Pago. A flavor to be tasted. Many ethnic Asian restaurants
did. This hawksbill species glided past the kayak before I could snap serve up authentic dishes such a sushi, kim chee and easily the best
a photo. Then she came back for her closeup photo op! sashimi in the world, fresh off the boat.

3 My First Beach: This strip of pristine sand dropped down from 10 Marine and Wildlife: American Samoa enforces all US environmental
the busy main road. What a surprise to find a bucolic rest spot where laws including protection of marine fish and mammals.The Department
snorklers can venture out and explore a healthy coral reef; turtles of Marine and Wildlife Resources is the official government agency
and all. responsible for maintaining healthy oceans, beaches and reefs.

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Outer Harbor Buoy: After fifteen minutes of paddling I reached
the red buoy with magnificent Rainmaker mountain in the background.
11 The Courthouse: Before it was used as the High Court, the colonial
style building housed the Administration, Governor's Office, and the
For mariners and adventurers, the marker signals the entrance to a Office of the Secretary of Native Affairs.Today the fully restored building
harbor filled with history, romance, adventure and intrigue. is a charming remembrance of the Naval Era.

5 Ocean Life: From a deep marine blue, the azure colors of the reef 12 Main Dock: Noisy fork lifts carted twenty foot containers of canned
appeared beneath my kayak. Colorful species of reef fish flitted and tuna destined for lunchtime tuna fish sandwiches. Amid the bustle of
scurried about. In a moment I saw butterfly fish and tiny wrasse. a busy commercial port, iconic Rainmaker lorded over the action. I
Above, terns and a pair of tropic birds played in the currents. was surprised by the diversity of nature and commerce on my tour.

6 Onesosopo Park: A rocky beach in a roadside park was too 13 Governor’s Mansion: Rounding the corner of old Goat Island, the
tempting to pass up. Between two breaking reefs I guided the kayak Governor’s mansion stood before me, a reminder of the Naval past
through an opening in the reef. Refreshed and a bottle of Fiji water and American Samoa’s stable democratic government. Sadie’s beach
in my pack I marveled at the scene, Matafao mountain before me. was a welcome sight. I steered a course across a beautiful reef. Home!

7 A Working Harbor: Wind at my back and a running tide, the

14 Sadie’s By the Sea: My two hour kayak journey of Pago Pago
paddle up the harbor was a breeze. Long a naval coaling station and Harbor left me with a fond memory of nature and commerce living
fishing port, Pago Harbor is still the Pacific’s most important commercial side by side. A little arm weary, I had earned my reward; a cold beer
harbor. This tuna purse seiner offloads her catch for transhipment. from the bar overlooking the Pacific’s finest harbor.

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