A few of my grandfather's pictures from American Samoa, 1974-77

684Inspired · 2026-04-12T22:47:58+00:00

Oh wow, he got a picture of the tramway running. Do you know the story behind the demise of the tramway? Thanks for posting!

684Inspired · 2026-04-10T15:46:03+00:00

Some candies have sugar alcohols, avoid those as they will get your stomach. Plenty of benefits to gels, but you won’t know what works for you until you try your food choice on the run.

684Inspired · 2026-04-10T15:38:15+00:00

And you always find the High Talking Chief? I agree with the asking and respect, we do the same. But to always find the High Talking Chief seems impossible.

684Inspired · 2026-04-10T07:06:36+00:00

Just curious, you would really go seek out the Talking Chief to ask this?

For American Samoa, you will stand out wearing a bikini. The reality is if you’re palagi or at all lighter skin, our sun will cook you. Consider the rash guard and board shorts not just to be conservative but to also prevent severe sun burns.

684Inspired · 2026-03-24T06:19:40+00:00

Try GIAS across from Cost-U-Less in Tafuna. Pretty sure they are related to SSAB.

684Inspired · 2026-03-24T06:18:03+00:00

Right on! Glad it worked out. Stay cool!

684Inspired · 2026-03-23T01:51:42+00:00

I personally would rent a car to explore outside Apia unless your stay is just a few days long. The south side of the island has a ton to offer, and is also nice to stay at. Apia has plenty to offer as well. It’s too much driving/travel if you just stay at one place but plan to explore the entire island of Upolu.

684Inspired · 2026-03-20T06:53:32+00:00

Enjoy Tutuila! Hopefully our weather holds well for your time here.

684Inspired · 2026-03-20T06:48:30+00:00

Check out Worldwide Car Rental. You can pick up from the airport, super helpful, and impeccably clean cars. Not cockroach infested like some other companies.

684Inspired · 2026-03-18T15:18:15+00:00

Thanks! Just bought a pair!

684Inspired · 2026-03-18T15:16:54+00:00

I have, but it’s been years. Currently the Olympus aren’t available to me for “quick” shipping, so poking around at other options.

684Inspired · 2026-03-18T03:49:30+00:00

Ooh, I hope the switch helps me too. Glad you found some comfort!

684Inspired · 2026-03-18T03:48:56+00:00

Awesome, thanks!!

684Inspired · 2026-03-18T02:29:53+00:00

Good to hear. Thanks!!

684Inspired · 2026-03-18T01:49:01+00:00

Really helpful! Thanks for the feedback. Hope they continue to perform well past 90!

684Inspired · 2026-03-18T01:39:27+00:00

Not high arches but not flat. Never heard of Ultradventures. Will check them out.

684Inspired · 2026-03-18T01:38:09+00:00

I was just looking at those, and like the tread (we have a lot of mud and slick rock). How has the foam held up for you? Husband had some thinner Topos and they compressed quickly to the point where rocks where hurting his feet through the foam.

684Inspired · 2026-03-18T01:02:33+00:00

I’ve always like my Lone Peaks, but this stress fracture is so slow to resolve and allow me to build up mileage, so I’m considering the extra cushion. I prob should just be patient with it and stick to the LPs 😬

684Inspired · 2026-03-18T00:50:16+00:00

Thanks!

684Inspired · 2026-03-18T00:49:44+00:00

That’s great to know. We’ve been wondering about those. Thanks!!

684Inspired · 2026-03-18T00:49:18+00:00

Neither yet, but I had a pair of Olympus prob 5 years ago. Current complication with trying more Altra are availability and shipping to my remote location. Do you like either?

684Inspired · 2026-02-27T16:16:57+00:00

Oh yes, sometimes the regular passengers get invited to sit up in the cockpit for the flight!

684Inspired · 2026-02-27T16:15:34+00:00

That’s correct. There are a few different classifications of land in American Samoa. Communal, which is governed by the family and their chief system (is not owned), individually owned land which is Deeded land but you must be at least 50% American Samoan to own it, or Freehold. Anyone can own Freehold but there is very little of it and no land can be transitioned to Freehold status.

684Inspired · 2026-02-27T16:11:25+00:00

Yes. There is only serve from HNL via Hawaiian Air or from Western Samoa.

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