Famous Samoans 5y4i1a
Robert Louis Stevenson: You might know him as the author of Treasure Island and Kidnapped. This diver, during his career he won four Olympic gold medals, six world championships and 47 United States titles. Although he was born in San Diego, his father is Samoan.
Brief History of Samoa 11536m
There are two Samoas - Western and American - located in the middle of the Southern Pacific, halfway between from 1899 to 1914 and then part of New Zealand from 1914 before it became independent in 1962 and gained self-government. The country dropped the 'Western' from its name in 1997, but people still call it that cuz that way they won't confuse it with the other Samoa.
Samoa - Did U Know? 6n395f
- As expected in a tropical climate, it is usually warm to hot all year round (86 degree F - 30 degree C). The rainy season is from December to March.
- Sea is a Samoan delicacy that is made from the innards of a sea slug. It is normally sold in Coke bottles at the food market. This is only for the bold.
- Lu'au is probably the dish that Samoa is most famous for and once eaten will never be forgotten. It is made from the leaves of the taro plant, coconut cream, and occasionally onions. The coconut cream, onions and some taro are wrapped up in whole taro leaves. After being cooked, the leaves are opened so the stuff inside can be eaten.
- Water is more expensive than almost everything else, including beer, so take a water purifier if visiting. Drinking the tap water isn't a good idea - Trust me, you'd rather eat a Sea, it'll do less damage to your tummy.
Samoan Critters 4i5u4f
Flying Fox: Not really a fox, but a bat with an impressive wing span of five feet or more. Some have white fur on the back of the neck. If you're fortunate enough to see one, it might be soaring high above the forest.
Tooth-billed Pigeon: These are almost a parrot.
Marine Life: It is not uncommon to see bottlenose dolphins and humpback whales near the shore.
Pe'a: Commonly called bats, they are considered a delicacy in Guam and are sold for a very high price.
Cool Things To See and Do in Samoa 6655o
Robert Louis Stevenson Museum: Take a guided tour through this mansion, which features many of Robert's original belongings, including part of his library, mementos from his jewelry.
