stonemoney – Irreverent Outcrop https://irreverentoutcrop.com Travel stories with mild geo-flavor Mon, 29 Jul 2024 22:45:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://irreverentoutcrop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cropped-logo-temp-01-1-2-32x32.png stonemoney – Irreverent Outcrop https://irreverentoutcrop.com 32 32 Micronesia (part 1): secluded stones- basalt columns, latte, and rai https://irreverentoutcrop.com/micronesia-part-1-secluded-stones-basalt-columns-latte-and-rai/ https://irreverentoutcrop.com/micronesia-part-1-secluded-stones-basalt-columns-latte-and-rai/#comments Sun, 30 Jun 2024 08:08:23 +0000 https://irreverentoutcrop.com/?p=186 Read more]]> I took a trip to Micronesia – a group of isolated “small islands” – in early 2024, where the diverse volcanic landscapes on their high islands not only shape magnificent natural scenery but also foster an impressive local culture. There are three subregions- both geographical and cultural- in Oceania: Melanesia, Polynesia, and Micronesia. Translated from Greek, they etymologically mean “black…

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