{"id":8036,"date":"2025-08-26T00:32:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T22:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/?p=8036"},"modified":"2025-08-26T00:32:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T22:32:48","slug":"samoa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/es\/samoa\/","title":{"rendered":"Corriendo a lo largo de la costa de Samoa, un para\u00edso tropical"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apia, Samoa. 24 de agosto de 2025.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u00a1Tu gu\u00eda definitiva para correr en Samoa y por qu\u00e9 esta isla debe estar en la lista de deseos de todo corredor viajero!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Si buscas un lugar donde tus carreras est\u00e9n enmarcadas por cascadas, picos volc\u00e1nicos y lagunas turquesas, Samoa podr\u00eda ser el sue\u00f1o tropical para correr que no sab\u00edas que necesitabas.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>En esta publicaci\u00f3n del blog, te llevar\u00e9 a trav\u00e9s de recorridos panor\u00e1micos, aspectos culturales destacados y experiencias inolvidables. \ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Descubrir\u00e1s los mejores lugares para correr en Samoa, incluyendo las carreteras costeras y el malec\u00f3n de Apia. Compartir\u00e9 nuestra experiencia personal explorando islas, playas, cuevas y lugares hist\u00f3ricos.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-3-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Iconic images of Samoa in 2025 during our trip in August\" class=\"wp-image-8630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-3-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-3-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-3-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-3-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-3-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-3-12x12.jpeg 12w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-3.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Nuestras carreras en Apia, Samoa, ofrecieron una combinaci\u00f3n perfecta de ejercicio, cultura y paisajes impresionantes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>El primero, un circuito matutino de 8 km por el malec\u00f3n, nos llev\u00f3 junto a la Catedral, las tumbas de la pen\u00ednsula de Mulinuu y los frondosos \u00e1rboles de lluvia que bordean Beach Road. Nos empapamos del ambiente local, sorteando a paseantes domingueros, lugare\u00f1os so\u00f1olientos y alg\u00fan que otro perro curioso, mientras disfrut\u00e1bamos de la brisa marina y de las impresionantes vistas costeras. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>M\u00e1s tarde, nuestra carrera vespertina de 12 km se extendi\u00f3 hasta la playa de Vaiala, pasando por iglesias hist\u00f3ricas, edificios coloniales y tranquilos barrios. Un chaparr\u00f3n repentino trajo consigo un deslumbrante arco\u00edris, y Roger incluso disfrut\u00f3 de un ba\u00f1o en las aguas turquesas. En conjunto, estas carreras capturaron el esp\u00edritu de Apia, su belleza costera, su rica historia y su relajada y amigable vida local. \ud83c\udf34\ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\ud83c\udf1e<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Esta entrada del diario tambi\u00e9n incluye consejos pr\u00e1cticos para corredores, informaci\u00f3n local \u00fatil y recomendaciones para recargar energ\u00edas y recuperarse con comida local. Tanto si eres un corredor experimentado como un apasionado de los viajes, Samoa ofrece algo inolvidable para todos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TLDR; \u201cdemasiado largo, no lo le\u00ed\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a1Solo quiero correr! Ll\u00e9vame a <a href=\"#VanuatuRun\">CORRER<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tengo 1 minuto. Ll\u00e9vame a <a href=\"#VanuatuInfo\">INFORMACI\u00d3N \u00daTIL<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correr es mi excusa para viajar. Ll\u00e9vame a <a href=\"#VanuatuTrip\">VIAJE<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correr es mi excusa para comer. Ll\u00e9vame a <a href=\"#VanuatuCarbo\">CARBOLOADING<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quiero saber qu\u00e9 leer en el avi\u00f3n. Ll\u00e9vame a <a href=\"#VanuatuBook\">UN LIBRO<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a1Es un vuelo de larga distancia! Ll\u00e9vame a <a href=\"#VanuatuMore\">PARA SABER MAS<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Corriendo en Samoa \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\ud83c\udf34 #SamoaAdventures \ud83c\udf0a #SamoaRun \ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f #NamuaIslandSnorkel \ud83d\udc20 #PacificRunning \ud83c\udf3a #TropicalRuns \u2600\ufe0f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf34 Por qu\u00e9 Samoa deber\u00eda estar en la lista de deseos de todo corredor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Samoa no es solo un destino tropical. Es una cultura viva y palpitante donde lo antiguo y lo moderno conviven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cuando corres por un pueblo, no solo ves palmeras y fale (casas tradicionales); est\u00e1s presenciando <strong>fa&#039;a Samoa<\/strong>, al estilo samoano, donde el respeto, la familia y la hospitalidad dan forma a la vida diaria.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-11-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Iconic images of Samoa in 2025 during our trip in August\" class=\"wp-image-8631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-11-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-11-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-11-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-11-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-11-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-11.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Los lugare\u00f1os suelen saludarte al pasar, y no es raro recibir un amable &quot;\u00a1Talofa!&quot; a mitad de la zancada. \u00a1Lo experimentamos en todas nuestras carreras y nos encant\u00f3!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Esto es lo que hace de Samoa una excelente opci\u00f3n para los corredores amantes de los viajes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 <strong>Terreno variado:<\/strong> Carreteras costeras, senderos en la selva, colinas volc\u00e1nicas y playas de arena blanca.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 <strong>Tr\u00e1fico bajo:<\/strong> Fuera de Apia, las carreteras son aptas para corredores y seguras.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 <strong>Clima perfecto:<\/strong> C\u00e1lido todo el a\u00f1o con refrescantes brisas marinas: simplemente programe su carrera para temprano en la ma\u00f1ana o al final de la tarde.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 <strong>Enfriamientos en cascada:<\/strong> S\u00ed, literalmente puedes terminar tu carrera en una cascada. Int\u00e9ntalo. <strong>Cataratas Papapapaitai<\/strong> o <strong>Cascada de Togitogiga<\/strong>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udf3a Por qu\u00e9 es genial viajar a Samoa, especialmente si te encanta correr \ud83d\udc5f\ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00bfBuscas una escapada tropical donde puedas correr entre cascadas, valles volc\u00e1nicos y lagunas turquesas? Bienvenido a Samoa. Donde el para\u00edso se funde con el asfalto.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Samoa es el tipo de lugar que parece un secreto que quieres compartir con todo el mundo: exuberante, amigable y con una cultura profundamente arraigada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ubicada en el coraz\u00f3n de Polinesia, esta naci\u00f3n insular est\u00e1 formada por dos islas principales, Upolu y Savai&#039;i, con paisajes que parecen hechos para una pel\u00edcula y un terreno que hace que el coraz\u00f3n de cada corredor se acelere (y las piernas ardan).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imag\u00ednate esto: est\u00e1s corriendo por el malec\u00f3n de Apia al amanecer, con el oc\u00e9ano brillando a un lado, el aroma de flores tropicales en el aire y el tenue sonido de los coros de la iglesia de fondo. \u00bfSuena de ensue\u00f1o? Eso es &quot;Correr en Samoa&quot;. \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83c\udf0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Y si tienes m\u00e1s tiempo o te sientes m\u00e1s aventurero, desde los frescos senderos selv\u00e1ticos del Monte Vaea hasta las extensas y pintorescas costas de Manase y Lalomanu, Samoa, hay opciones para todo tipo de corredores: senderos, carretera, playa o amantes de la aventura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mejor a\u00fan, la mayor\u00eda de las rutas son tranquilas, con sem\u00e1foros y enmarcadas por una naturaleza que pr\u00e1cticamente te pide que te detengas para sacarte un selfie \ud83d\udcf8\ud83c\udf34.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"VanuatuTrip\"><strong>\ud83c\udf0dEl viaje \ud83d\udcf7<\/strong>:Qu\u00e9 ver antes o despu\u00e9s de correr en Samoa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ya sea que est\u00e9s entrenando para tu pr\u00f3xima carrera o simplemente te guste mantenerte en forma mientras viajas, Samoa convierte tus entrenamientos en aventuras salvajes. \ud83e\udd65\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udf3a Un vistazo a la historia de Samoa<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Samoa es una tierra impregnada de<em> Fa&#039;a Samoa<\/em> \u2014el estilo de vida samoano\u2014 donde la familia, la tradici\u00f3n y el respeto gu\u00edan las interacciones cotidianas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Antiguamente conocida como Samoa Occidental, fue la primera naci\u00f3n insular del Pac\u00edfico Sur en obtener su independencia en 1962. Es un lugar donde puedes encontrar historia colonial, tradiciones sagradas e incluso un para\u00edso para escritores... \ud83c\udfe1\ud83d\udcd6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robert Louis Stevenson, el famoso autor escoc\u00e9s, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newstatesman.com\/culture\/2017\/08\/scot-south-seas-robert-louis-stevenson-samoa\">Pas\u00f3 sus \u00faltimos a\u00f1os en Samoa<\/a>, donde se involucr\u00f3 profundamente en la vida local. \ud83c\udf3f <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Construy\u00f3 su hogar, Vailima, cerca de Apia, y fue respetado como mediador en disputas aldeanas y pol\u00edtica local. Stevenson abraz\u00f3 el fa&#039;a Samoa, aprendiendo el idioma y las costumbres, dejando un legado perdurable en la cultura samoana. Hoy, su antigua residencia sirve de museo, permitiendo a los visitantes explorar su vida y su conexi\u00f3n con las islas.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"837\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RobertLouisStevenson-837x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Robert Louis Stevenson in Samoa\" class=\"wp-image-8632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RobertLouisStevenson-837x1024.jpg 837w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RobertLouisStevenson-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RobertLouisStevenson-768x940.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RobertLouisStevenson-1255x1536.jpg 1255w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RobertLouisStevenson-1673x2048.jpg 1673w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RobertLouisStevenson-10x12.jpg 10w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RobertLouisStevenson.jpg 1772w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udcd6 Volcanes, pueblos y visionarios<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>La historia de Samoa se remonta a mucho tiempo atr\u00e1s. Piense en m\u00e1s de 3000 a\u00f1os de asentamiento, navegaci\u00f3n y narraci\u00f3n polinesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Se considera la cuna de la Polinesia y sus habitantes son orgullosos guardianes del patrimonio cultural. Los europeos llegaron en el siglo XVIII y, en 1962, Samoa se convirti\u00f3 en la primera naci\u00f3n independiente del Pac\u00edfico. Hoy en d\u00eda, se erige como una sociedad pac\u00edfica, profundamente espiritual y culturalmente rica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Los samoanos son conocidos por su mana (poder interior), sus tatuajes con un profundo significado y su pasi\u00f3n por el deporte. Especialmente el rugby, donde destacan a nivel mundial.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Samoames-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Iconic images of Samoa in 2025 during our trip in August\" class=\"wp-image-8635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Samoames-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Samoames-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Samoames-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Samoames-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Samoames-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Samoames.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Y f\u00edjate: la l\u00ednea de cambio de fecha de Samoa se desplaz\u00f3 literalmente en 2011 para sincronizarse con socios comerciales como Australia y Nueva Zelanda. Un d\u00eda era viernes... \u00a1y al siguiente era domingo! \u00bfViaje en el tiempo? M\u00e1s o menos. \ud83c\udfc3\ud83c\udf3a\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf0a Recorrido por la isla Namua \ud83c\udf3a<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gu\u00eda y salida. Nuestro viaje a la isla Namua comenz\u00f3 con Chris, nuestro gu\u00eda alto y corpulento, con una camiseta estampada y una falda tradicional. Nos present\u00f3 Samoa, calific\u00e1ndola de la cultura m\u00e1s antigua y &quot;la perla del Pac\u00edfico&quot;. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chris-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Roger and our big Samoan Guide in Samoa in 2025\" class=\"wp-image-8640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chris-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chris-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chris-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chris-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chris-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chris-12x12.jpeg 12w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chris.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a1Roger parece peque\u00f1o en comparaci\u00f3n!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Viajamos en un coche tuneado con un collar de flores, una palanca de cambios deslumbrante y la bandera de Tonga en el techo. Roger incluso pos\u00f3 al volante, perfecto para una foto de &quot;tunear mi coche&quot;. \ud83c\udf3a<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-17-576x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Pimp my Samoan drive! Interior of a Samoan car, highly decorated\" class=\"wp-image-8636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-17-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-17-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-17-768x1365.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-17-864x1536.jpeg 864w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-17-7x12.jpeg 7w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-17.jpeg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a1Dale un toque especial a mi viaje en Samoa!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paisaje costero <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>La costa a lo largo del camino era impresionante. Neum\u00e1ticos pintados serv\u00edan de macetas, casas de madera bordeaban la orilla, palmeras se inclinaban hacia el mar, colinas verdes se convert\u00edan en rocas negras y las olas romp\u00edan con fuerza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paso de Mafa y pueblo de Tiavea <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>El paso de Mafa nos ofreci\u00f3 impresionantes vistas de verdes valles y colinas. Tres lugare\u00f1os trabajaban en un viejo motor de coche, sin prestarnos la menor atenci\u00f3n. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chris comparti\u00f3 historias de los primeros colonos europeos e incluso cant\u00f3 el himno nacional. El pueblo de Tiavea nos cautiv\u00f3 con sus jardines y flores impecablemente cuidados; no es de extra\u00f1ar que hubiera ganado recientemente un concurso de belleza.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-1-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Iconic images of Samoa in 2025 during our trip in August\" class=\"wp-image-8629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-1-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-1-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-1.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Muelle y paseo en barco <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>En el muelle, alquilamos equipos de snorkel por 10 talas. Galletas de chocolate y algunos cangrejos correteando le dieron un toque divertido. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Durante el viaje en barco a Namua son\u00f3 la canci\u00f3n \u201cI Want It That Way\u201d, lo que hizo que nuestra aproximaci\u00f3n al para\u00edso pareciera un video musical. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a1\u00a1\u00a1Y vimos tortugas!!!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"961\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-2-1024x961.jpeg\" alt=\"Iconic images of Samoa in 2025 during our trip in August. Sea turtles in Namua Island.\" class=\"wp-image-8637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-2-1024x961.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-2-300x281.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-2-768x720.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-2-1536x1441.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-2-13x12.jpeg 13w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-2.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>En las aguas turquesas, grandes tortugas marinas nadaban, divirtiendo a algunos ni\u00f1os nerviosos de Nueva Zelanda. \ud83d\udc22<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snorkel y regreso a la isla Namua <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Una vez en Namua, el snorkeling revel\u00f3 un caleidoscopio de peces: transparentes, color cinta, rayados, blancos y negros, y de un azul brillante. Incluso vimos una estrella de coral azul brillante. Solo hab\u00eda unos pocos turistas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Los lugare\u00f1os construyeron caba\u00f1as de madera, escuchando a todo volumen \u00e9xitos de los 80 y m\u00fasica samoana moderna. El snorkel de una hora fue perfecto. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Namua-1024x577.jpeg\" alt=\"Iconic images of Samoa in 2025 during our trip in August. Namua Island.\" class=\"wp-image-8641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Namua-1024x577.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Namua-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Namua-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Namua-1536x865.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Namua-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Namua.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>En el camino de regreso, el motor del barco fall\u00f3 y el joven operador lo empuj\u00f3 hacia la costa, una peque\u00f1a aventura antes de vislumbrar las playas v\u00edrgenes de Lamuanu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lamuanu<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Este fue el lugar de las ra\u00edces maternas de Dwayne &quot;La Roca&quot; Johnson, y muestra indicios de desastres naturales como tsunamis y deslizamientos de tierra. Un lugar de incre\u00edble belleza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Y nuestra \u00faltima parada fue la guinda del pastel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cueva de To-Sua<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>La fosa oce\u00e1nica de To-Sua en Samoa es una de las maravillas naturales m\u00e1s impresionantes de la isla \ud83c\udf3f. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Esta gigantesca y casi m\u00edtica poza se encuentra enclavada entre exuberantes jardines en la costa sur de Upolu. Una empinada escalera de madera desciende a una piscina turquesa enmarcada por paredes volc\u00e1nicas y enredaderas colgantes \ud83d\udca7. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-4-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Iconic images of Samoa in 2025 during our trip in August. To-Sua Cave.\" class=\"wp-image-8643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-4-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-4-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-4-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-4-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-4-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-4.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Flotar en las frescas y cristalinas aguas es como adentrarse en otro mundo. Ya sea nadando, tomando fotos o simplemente disfrutando de las vistas, To-Sua captura a la perfecci\u00f3n la belleza natural y el esp\u00edritu aventurero de Samoa.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IntheCave-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Iconic images of Samoa in 2025 during our trip in August. To-Sua Cave.\" class=\"wp-image-8642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IntheCave-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IntheCave-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IntheCave-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IntheCave-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IntheCave-16x12.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IntheCave.jpeg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Roger intent\u00f3 escalar las rocas sin \u00e9xito.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lo m\u00e1s destacado de Apia \ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f\ud83c\udf34<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Explorar Apia corriendo, como hicimos nosotros, es la manera perfecta de empaparse de la historia, la cultura y la vibrante vida de la ciudad. Los monumentos de la ciudad, cada uno con su propia historia, crean un fascinante recorrido por la capital de Samoa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>La Catedral<\/strong> \u271d\ufe0f<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>La Catedral de Apia es un impactante recordatorio de las fuertes ra\u00edces cristianas de Samoa. Sus paredes abiertas invitan a la brisa tropical al interior, llenando el espacio de luz y calma. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-6-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Iconic images of Samoa in 2025 during our trip in August. Cathedral in Apia.\" class=\"wp-image-8638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-6-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-6-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-6-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-6-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-6-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-6.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Los servicios diarios, especialmente la misa dominical, cuentan con poderosos coros samoanos que cantan en armon\u00eda, a menudo acompa\u00f1ados de ritmos tradicionales. La Catedral refleja la integraci\u00f3n del catolicismo con <em>fa&#039;a Samoa<\/em>, al estilo samoano, combinando la fe con el respeto por la familia, la comunidad y la tradici\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>El mercado del pescado<\/strong> \ud83d\udc1f<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>El bullicioso Mercado de Pescado es un deleite para los sentidos, incluso a primera hora de la ma\u00f1ana. Los vendedores exhiben pescado fresco, frutas tropicales y productos cotidianos; sus coloridos puestos ofrecen una aut\u00e9ntica muestra de la vida local. Pasar corriendo por el mercado permite presenciar el ritmo de Apia al despertar: los gritos de los vendedores, los gritos de los pescadores y el vibrante intercambio de mercanc\u00edas. En un domingo tranquilo, el mercado puede parecer m\u00e1s tranquilo, casi congelado en el tiempo, pero su energ\u00eda regresa entre semana, cuando la ciudad est\u00e1 en pleno apogeo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>La Torre del Reloj<\/strong> \u23f0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Un corto paseo o una carrera desde el mercado le llevar\u00e1 a la Torre del Reloj de Apia, un monumento de la \u00e9poca colonial que se yergue imponente en el centro de la ciudad. Sirve como punto de encuentro y como hito hist\u00f3rico, recordando a los visitantes el pasado colonial de Samoa, adem\u00e1s de ofrecer un escenario ic\u00f3nico para tomar fotos. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-7-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Iconic images of Samoa in 2025 during our trip in August. Clock tower in Apia.\" class=\"wp-image-8639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-7-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-7-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-7-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-7-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-7-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-7.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Su presencia se combina a la perfecci\u00f3n con las calles circundantes, llenas de coloridas tiendas, caf\u00e9s y peque\u00f1os negocios que le dan a Apia su encanto \u00fanico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seguir estos puntos destacados en una carrera (o caminata) ofrece una visi\u00f3n din\u00e1mica de Apia: su historia, su vida cotidiana y la belleza de una ciudad capital vibrante pero relajada, moderna pero profundamente arraigada en la tradici\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"VanuatuRun\"><strong>\ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Las Carreras \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udc5f D\u00f3nde correr en Samoa: rutas panor\u00e1micas y lugares favoritos de los locales<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bfTe preguntas d\u00f3nde correr en Samoa? La buena noticia: hay un mont\u00f3n de lugares espectaculares para atarte las zapatillas.<br>A continuaci\u00f3n se indican algunas rutas que debes probar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Malec\u00f3n y paseo mar\u00edtimo de Apia (Upolu)<\/strong> Una ruta llana y pintoresca junto al puerto de la capital, perfecta para ver amaneceres, observar a la gente y disfrutar de la brisa marina \ud83c\udf05\ud83c\udf0a. Esta es la ruta que hicimos (dos veces) y que describo en las secciones siguientes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a1Pero hay otros! Como:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sendero del monte Vaea<\/strong> Una carrera cuesta arriba corta pero empinada (o una combinaci\u00f3n de senderismo y carrera) hasta la tumba de Robert Louis Stevenson con vistas panor\u00e1micas de Apia. \u00a1Ideal para corredores de trail y amantes de la monta\u00f1a!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carretera del paso de Le Mafa (Upolu)<\/strong> \u2013 Serpenteando a trav\u00e9s de la jungla, esta ruta es perfecta para recorridos largos con tr\u00e1fico m\u00ednimo, rodeada de cascadas y sonidos del bosque \ud83c\udfde\ufe0f.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carretera de la playa de Manase (Savai&#039;i)<\/strong> \u2013 Si te diriges a Savai&#039;i, este tranquilo tramo costero es un lugar tranquilo para acumular kil\u00f3metros junto a arena blanca y palmeras de coco.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bfLa ventaja? Los samoanos son incre\u00edblemente amables, as\u00ed que a menudo te recibir\u00e1n una sonrisa o un saludo a mitad de la carrera. Adem\u00e1s, la isla tiene poco tr\u00e1fico vehicular fuera de Apia, lo que hace que correr por carretera sea sorprendentemente agradable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udf34 Por qu\u00e9 correr en Samoa es especial<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Correr en Samoa es m\u00e1s que s\u00f3lo ejercicio: es una experiencia cultural inmersiva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Al correr junto a fale (casas tradicionales con los laterales abiertos), escuchar el ritmo de los coros de la iglesia o ser aclamado por los ni\u00f1os que juegan al rugby en la carretera, te das cuenta de que formas parte del paisaje, no solo eres un turista de paso. \u00bfY despu\u00e9s de correr? Puedes refrescarte en la fosa oce\u00e1nica de To Sua, darte un chapuz\u00f3n bajo las rocas deslizantes de Papase&#039;ea o reponer fuerzas con agua fresca de papaya y coco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-9-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Iconic images of Samoa in 2025 during our run in Apia in August. Two recommended routes for runinng.\" class=\"wp-image-8662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-9-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-9-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-9-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-9-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-9-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-9.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Entonces, ya sea que te est\u00e9s preparando para tu pr\u00f3xima carrera o simplemente te guste explorar nuevos lugares paso a paso, esta Gu\u00eda para correr en Samoa demuestra que no hay mejor manera de experimentar el para\u00edso: un kil\u00f3metro sudoroso y ba\u00f1ado por el sol a la vez. \ud83c\udf1e\ud83d\udc5f\ud83c\uddfc\ud83c\uddf8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Primera carrera: Carrera del domingo por la ma\u00f1ana Seawall 8k \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inicio temprano y condiciones<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Nuestra carrera de 8 km por el malec\u00f3n comenz\u00f3 una tranquila ma\u00f1ana de domingo. Como hab\u00edamos llegado tarde el d\u00eda anterior, salimos sobre las 9 de la ma\u00f1ana, con el sol ya en lo alto. \ud83c\udf1e Hac\u00eda sol, calor y humedad, pero una refrescante brisa marina nos permiti\u00f3 correr con normalidad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">La experiencia del malec\u00f3n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Durante el desayuno, vimos a nuestro primer corredor del Pac\u00edfico Sur en lo alto del malec\u00f3n, lo que nos inspir\u00f3 a seguir su ejemplo. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Seawall-parque-frame-at-0m1s-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Seawall-parque-frame-at-0m1s-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Seawall-parque-frame-at-0m1s-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Seawall-parque-frame-at-0m1s-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Seawall-parque-frame-at-0m1s-1536x906.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Seawall-parque-frame-at-0m1s-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Seawall-parque-frame-at-0m1s.jpg 1830w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>El malec\u00f3n es plano, ancho y est\u00e1 formado por rocas oscuras que se adentran en el mar, ofreciendo espectaculares vistas costeras. El domingo, los lugare\u00f1os se relajaban en el malec\u00f3n o com\u00edan, as\u00ed que pasamos con cuidado. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Un mercado de pescado desierto<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Seguimos corriendo hasta llegar a un aparcamiento junto al mercado de pescado, completamente desierto. Solo nos esperaba un autob\u00fas decorado con mucho estilo, y dos puestos de cocos estaban vac\u00edos. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-8-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Iconic images of Samoa in 2025 during our run in Apia in August. Two recommended routes for runinng.\" class=\"wp-image-8657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-8-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-8-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-8-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-8-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-8-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-8.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>El ambiente relajado de la ma\u00f1ana dominical era palpable. Nos tomamos una foto en la torre del reloj y salimos en busca de un supermercado para comprar agua. Las calles estaban vac\u00edas, lo que nos permiti\u00f3 correr sin tr\u00e1fico ni humo.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Deserted-fish-market-frame-at-0m4s-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Running in Apia, Samoa, in 2025. Recommended route, 8k.\" class=\"wp-image-8651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Deserted-fish-market-frame-at-0m4s-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Deserted-fish-market-frame-at-0m4s-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Deserted-fish-market-frame-at-0m4s-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Deserted-fish-market-frame-at-0m4s-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Deserted-fish-market-frame-at-0m4s-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Deserted-fish-market-frame-at-0m4s.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buscando agua en Apia<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Casi todo estaba cerrado: bancos, supermercados, tiendas, incluso los comercios chinos, conocidos por estar siempre abiertos. Siguiendo las indicaciones hacia la calle Vaea, finalmente vimos un McDonald&#039;s y m\u00e1s tarde un peque\u00f1o supermercado. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Deserted-streets-frame-at-0m0s-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Running in Apia, Samoa, in 2025. Recommended route, 8k.\" class=\"wp-image-8652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Deserted-streets-frame-at-0m0s-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Deserted-streets-frame-at-0m0s-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Deserted-streets-frame-at-0m0s-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Deserted-streets-frame-at-0m0s-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Deserted-streets-frame-at-0m0s-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Deserted-streets-frame-at-0m0s.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Tras preguntar a los lugare\u00f1os, el due\u00f1o de la gasolinera nos indic\u00f3 el lugar adecuado. Compramos 4 litros de agua \ud83d\ude42 y algunos platos caseros, como pollo asado y berenjenas. La amable dependienta incluso nos regal\u00f3 un postre.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-16-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Local food in a supermarket which we bought during our run. \" class=\"wp-image-8656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-16-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-16-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-16-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-16-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-16-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-16.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parada Misa y Cultural<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Al regresar o\u00edmos un canto que ven\u00eda de la Catedral: era la misa de las doce. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mass-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Iconic images of Samoa in 2025 during our run in Apia in August. Mass in the Cathedral.\" class=\"wp-image-8674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mass-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mass-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mass-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mass-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mass-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mass.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>La iglesia, repleta de fieles vestidos de blanco, ofrec\u00eda m\u00fasica coral armonizada, a veces acompa\u00f1ada de ritmos tradicionales. Los servicios se celebran principalmente en samoano, con opciones en ingl\u00e9s. El catolicismo lleg\u00f3 en el siglo XIX y est\u00e1 entrelazado con el fa&#039;a samoano, destacando los valores familiares y comunitarios. \u271d\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breve parada y continuaci\u00f3n de la Carrera<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tras dejar las provisiones en el hotel, retomamos la carrera, recorriendo 8 km y 5 km corriendo a lo largo del malec\u00f3n. A lo largo de Beach Road, pasamos junto a magn\u00edficos \u00e1rboles de lluvia, que ofrec\u00edan sombra y lugares de anidaci\u00f3n para aves y zorros voladores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a1Roger subi\u00f3 a uno para admirar su tama\u00f1o! \ud83c\udf33<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-10-576x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Iconic images of Samoa in 2025 during our run in Apia in August. Two recommended routes for runinng. The rain trees.\" class=\"wp-image-8661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-10-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-10-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-10-768x1365.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-10-864x1536.jpeg 864w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-10-7x12.jpeg 7w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-10.jpeg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Nos encontramos con m\u00e1s gente local sentada y relaj\u00e1ndose a la sombra. \u00a1Y luego incluso tuvimos que saltar por encima de un hombre que dorm\u00eda bajo un \u00e1rbol, probablemente con resaca! \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tio-clapant-frame-at-0m10s-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Iconic images of Samoa in 2025 during our run in Apia in August. \" class=\"wp-image-8671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tio-clapant-frame-at-0m10s-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tio-clapant-frame-at-0m10s-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tio-clapant-frame-at-0m10s-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tio-clapant-frame-at-0m10s-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tio-clapant-frame-at-0m10s-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tio-clapant-frame-at-0m10s.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Carrera de obst\u00e1culos: \u00a1Evita al borracho!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pen\u00ednsula de Mulinuu y Sunset Point<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Nuestra ruta nos llev\u00f3 a la pen\u00ednsula de Mulinuu, donde se encuentran dos importantes tumbas: la tumba de Malietoa Tanumafili II, jefe de Estado de Samoa entre 1962 y 2007, y la tumba de Tupua Tamasese Mea&#039;ole, cojefe de Estado tras la independencia. \ud83c\udf05 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunset Point tiene una gran importancia hist\u00f3rica y cultural, ya que vincula la memoria de los primeros l\u00edderes de Samoa con la tierra y el oc\u00e9ano. Roger se dio un ba\u00f1o tranquilo frente a la Universidad Mar\u00edtima mientras Apia descansaba tranquila y relajada, culminando una carrera matutina perfecta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Segunda carrera: 12 km hasta las playas de Vaiala y el atardecer \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nos encant\u00f3 tanto nuestra primera carrera en Apia que decidimos hacer una segunda, m\u00e1s larga, por la tarde. Esta nos llevar\u00eda hasta la playa de Vailala. No nos decepcion\u00f3. \ud83c\udf05<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reanudamos la marcha en el malec\u00f3n al caer el sol. No hac\u00eda demasiado calor, pero aun as\u00ed nos pusimos protector solar y repelente de mosquitos para protegernos. La brisa marina hizo que correr por la costa fuera realmente placentero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beach Road y las iglesias<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Siguiendo por Beach Road, pasamos una vez m\u00e1s por la Catedral y la Alta Comisi\u00f3n de Australia. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ApiaSecondRun-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Iconic images of Samoa in 2025 during our run in Apia in August. Two recommended routes for runinng.\" class=\"wp-image-8653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ApiaSecondRun-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ApiaSecondRun-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ApiaSecondRun-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ApiaSecondRun-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ApiaSecondRun-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ApiaSecondRun-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Luego nos topamos con la Iglesia CCCS, un edificio encantador y sencillo. Sus campanas repicaron sin parar durante minutos, llamando a los numerosos vecinos que asist\u00edan a misa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Esta era la Iglesia Cristiana Congregacional de Samoa (Ekalesia Fa&#039;apotopotoga Kerisiano Samoa, EFKS), la denominaci\u00f3n m\u00e1s grande de Samoa. Tiene profundas ra\u00edces hist\u00f3ricas, surgiendo de la Sociedad Misionera de Londres en la d\u00e9cada de 1830, y posteriormente se convirti\u00f3 en una iglesia independiente dirigida por samoanos, encarnando la fa&#039;a Samoa junto con el cristianismo.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ApiaSecondRun-2-1024x533.jpg\" alt=\"Iconic images of Samoa in 2025 during our run in Apia in August. Two recommended routes for runinng. The CCCS.\" class=\"wp-image-8654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ApiaSecondRun-2-1024x533.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ApiaSecondRun-2-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ApiaSecondRun-2-768x400.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ApiaSecondRun-2-1536x800.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ApiaSecondRun-2-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ApiaSecondRun-2.jpg 1721w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Continuamos m\u00e1s all\u00e1 del puerto, viendo m\u00e1s iglesias: la Iglesia Congregacional de Jes\u00fas en Samoa, la Iglesia Protestante de Apia y edificios de estilo colonial que albergan el Hotel Sheraton. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seguimos hasta un barrio encantador, con casas preciosas, algunas de ellas con la bandera de Namibia, y perros dom\u00e9sticos ladrando a nuestro paso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aventura en la playa de Vailala<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Llegar a la playa de Vailala fue m\u00e1gico. No hab\u00eda nadie m\u00e1s, as\u00ed que pudimos correr con libertad. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ApiaSecondRun-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Iconic images of Samoa in 2025 during our run in Apia in August. \" class=\"wp-image-8672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ApiaSecondRun-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ApiaSecondRun-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ApiaSecondRun-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ApiaSecondRun-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ApiaSecondRun-4-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ApiaSecondRun-4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Los \u00e1rboles de lluvia bordeaban la zona, los lugare\u00f1os se relajaban bajo ellos, y unas cuantas aberturas en los muros de hormig\u00f3n (alcantarillas) canalizaban el agua de lluvia desde la ciudad hacia el mar. Roger no pudo resistirse a darse un chapuz\u00f3n por una de las escaleras mientras yo fotografiaba el momento.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lluvia y arco\u00edris \ud83c\udf08<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A nuestro regreso, empez\u00f3 a llover ligeramente, seguido del arco\u00edris m\u00e1s impresionante que jam\u00e1s hab\u00edamos visto. Un par de valientes corredores no se dejaron intimidar por la llovizna, que nos refresc\u00f3 por completo. Seguimos adelante hasta llegar a Sunset Point.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-12-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"An amazing full rainbow in Apia. Iconic images of Samoa in 2025 during our run in Apia in August. Two recommended routes for runinng.\" class=\"wp-image-8655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-12-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-12-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-12-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-12-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-12-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-12.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Correr por Mulinu&#039;u Road en lugar del malec\u00f3n nos permiti\u00f3 admirar el Parlamento y otros monumentos hist\u00f3ricos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a1Adem\u00e1s, un cartel para ayudar en caso de alerta de tsunami!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-13-576x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Tsunami alert sign in \u00c4pia. Iconic images of Samoa in 2025 during our run in Apia in August. Two recommended routes for runinng.\" class=\"wp-image-8658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-13-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-13-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-13-768x1365.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-13-864x1536.jpeg 864w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-13-7x12.jpeg 7w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-13.jpeg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Un monumento de 1899 conmemoraba a los oficiales navales ca\u00eddos en la Segunda Guerra Civil Samoana. El Monumento Brit\u00e1nico y Estadounidense honraba a los marineros que lucharon junto a Malietoa Tanumafili I.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">La puesta del sol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Finalmente llegamos a las Tumbas al Atardecer, rodeados de lugare\u00f1os y algunos turistas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>La bandera de Tonga onde\u00f3 suavemente mientras el cielo se tornaba de colores brillantes. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-14-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Iconic images of Samoa in 2025 during our run in Apia in August. Two recommended routes for runinng.\" class=\"wp-image-8659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-14-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-14-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-14-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-14-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-14-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-14.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Nos detuvimos para contemplar el atardecer, sinti\u00e9ndonos en paz. El circuito completo sum\u00f3 casi 12 km, una experiencia inolvidable. \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-15-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Iconic images of Samoa in 2025 during our run in Apia in August. Two recommended routes for runinng.\" class=\"wp-image-8660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-15-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-15-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-15-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-15-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-15-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-15.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"VanuatuCarbo\"><strong>\ud83c\udf5c\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Qu\u00e9 comer antes y despu\u00e9s de correr en Samoa \ud83c\udf34\ud83d\udc5f<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ll\u00e9nate de energ\u00eda al estilo isle\u00f1o, \u00a1porque incluso los corredores merecen comer como jefes!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Correr en Samoa significa sudar en el para\u00edso, pero lo que comes... <em>antes<\/em> y <em>despu\u00e9s<\/em> puede marcar la diferencia entre deslizarse entre los cocoteros o golpearse junto a los bananos. Por suerte para ti, <strong>La cocina samoana es ideal para corredores<\/strong>\u2014naturalmente lleno de energ\u00eda, sabor y un toque de magia tropical. \ud83c\udf1e\ud83e\udd65<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Carga de carbohidratos (antes de la carrera)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u00a1Taro al rescate!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Taro o fruta del pan (Fa&#039;i o Ulu)<\/strong> Estos alimentos b\u00e1sicos con almid\u00f3n son la versi\u00f3n samoana del combustible para cohetes de combusti\u00f3n lenta. Pi\u00e9nsalo como papas isle\u00f1as con un toque especial: deliciosas asadas o hervidas, y f\u00e1ciles de digerir.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Panikeke (tortitas de pl\u00e1tano de Samoa)<\/strong> Dulces, esponjosos y totalmente justificables antes de correr. Eso s\u00ed, no te comas una docena o acabar\u00e1s trotando como un cangrejo. \ud83c\udf4c\ud83e\udd5e<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pescado y patatas fritas<\/strong> Pescado local, reci\u00e9n frito y servido con patatas fritas doradas. Reconfortante, saciante y una forma satisfactoria de reponer fuerzas despu\u00e9s de una larga carrera. \ud83d\udc20\ud83c\udf5f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arroz Crema De Coco (Koko Alaisa)<\/strong> \u2013 Una reconfortante mezcla de arroz y leche de coco con cacao: s\u00ed, es b\u00e1sicamente un arroz con leche tropical y s\u00ed, cuenta como desayuno. <em>y<\/em> carga de carbohidratos. \ud83d\ude0b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-5-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Samoan Potato Chips, flavoured with Taro\" class=\"wp-image-8666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-5-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-5-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-5-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-5-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-5-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-5-12x12.jpeg 12w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SamoaTripBlog-5.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a1Incluso las patatas fritas tienen taro!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Y un regalo muy especial\u2026 \u00a1Fa&#039;ausi!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Durante nuestro viaje, nos aseguramos de disfrutar de los sabores locales tanto para cargar carbohidratos como para recuperarnos. Un capricho memorable fue el Fa&#039;ausi, un postre tradicional samoano hecho con taro ba\u00f1ado en una rica salsa de coco caramelizado. El taro absorbe la salsa dulce y ligeramente ahumada, lo que lo hace suave y delicioso, perfecto para un capricho despu\u00e9s de correr \ud83c\udf6e. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recibimos una generosa porci\u00f3n de un supermercado local y, como no pudimos terminarla toda, la compartimos con el personal del hotel. Sus rostros se iluminaron de alegr\u00eda y se convirti\u00f3 en un conmovedor intercambio cultural, que le dio un toque personal inolvidable a nuestra aventura de running en Samoa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recuperaci\u00f3n de prote\u00ednas (despu\u00e9s de la carrera)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Es hora de reconstruir esas piernas, al estilo samoano.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Palusami<\/strong> Hojas de taro horneadas con crema de coco y a menudo rellenas de pescado o carne. Es cremosa, sabrosa y est\u00e1 llena de propiedades reparadoras para los m\u00fasculos. \ud83e\udd6c\ud83d\udcaa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oka I&#039;a (Ensalada de pescado crudo)<\/strong> La versi\u00f3n samoana del ceviche: pescado fresco marinado en lima y leche de coco. Fresco, limpio y perfecto para hidratarse y tomar prote\u00ednas despu\u00e9s de correr. \ud83d\udc1f\ud83c\udf3a<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Platos de pollo o cordero a la barbacoa<\/strong> \u2013 Se vende en la carretera y se asa a la parrilla. Esta es la versi\u00f3n samoana de la comida r\u00e1pida, pero mucho mejor. Rica en prote\u00ednas y con el encanto de la isla. \ud83c\udf57\ud83d\udd25<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Food-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Eating recommendations for runners in Samoa. Local fish and chips.\" class=\"wp-image-8646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Food-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Food-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Food-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Food-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Food-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Food-12x12.jpeg 12w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Food.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pescado y patatas fritas al estilo local<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As\u00ed que adelante<strong>. <\/strong>Corre a tope, come local y recup\u00e9rate como un guerrero samoano. Simplemente modera tu ritmo en el puesto de panikeke... est\u00e1s avisado. \ud83d\ude04<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:142px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-121\" alt=\"Useful information\" src=\"http:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Medalles1-1-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Medalles1-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Medalles1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Medalles1-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Medalles1-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Medalles1-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Medalles1-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\" id=\"MadaInfo\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Informaci\u00f3n \u00fatil<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"VanuatuInfo\">\ud83c\udfc3 <strong>Corriendo en Samoa.<\/strong> Las carreteras costeras y los malecones ofrecen rutas panor\u00e1micas, planas y seguras para correr.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705Correr temprano por la ma\u00f1ana o al final de la tarde es ideal debido a las temperaturas m\u00e1s frescas y las brisas del oc\u00e9ano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Los lugare\u00f1os son amigables y a menudo saludan, lo que hace que las carreras sean sociables y culturalmente enriquecedoras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0fLos mosquitos pueden ser agresivos; lleve repelente de insectos, especialmente si corren cerca de la vegetaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0fTen cuidado con la alta humedad y el sol fuerte; el protector solar y la hidrataci\u00f3n son esenciales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:77px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3409\" height=\"1411\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-635\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MapBackground.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MapBackground.png 3409w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MapBackground-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MapBackground-1024x424.png 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MapBackground-768x318.png 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MapBackground-1536x636.png 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MapBackground-2048x848.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3409px) 100vw, 3409px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Mapa<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FirstRunApia-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Route for our 8k run in Apia, Samoa\" class=\"wp-image-8569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FirstRunApia-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FirstRunApia-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FirstRunApia-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FirstRunApia-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FirstRunApia-8x12.jpeg 8w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FirstRunApia.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ruta de nuestra carrera de 8k en Apia, Samoa<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SecondRunApia-1024x752.jpeg\" alt=\"Route for our 12k run in Apia, Samoa\" class=\"wp-image-8570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SecondRunApia-1024x752.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SecondRunApia-300x220.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SecondRunApia-768x564.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SecondRunApia-16x12.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SecondRunApia.jpeg 1079w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ruta de nuestra carrera de 12 km en Apia, Samoa<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:93px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1396\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Books.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Books.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Books-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Books-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Books-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Books-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Books-16x12.jpeg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Un libro<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"VanuatuBook\">\ud83d\udcd8 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Where-Once-Belonged-Sia-Figiel\/dp\/1885030274\">\u201cDonde una vez pertenecimos\u201d por Sia Figiel.<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Leer esta novela antes de visitar Samoa es como escuchar a un amigo local susurrarte secretos culturales al o\u00eddo. Obtendr\u00e1s una visi\u00f3n genuina de... <em>fa&#039;a Samoa<\/em>Desde los chismes del pueblo y los rituales de la iglesia hasta el peso de las expectativas culturales y la dulzura de las risas comunitarias. El vibrante entorno te prepara para ver m\u00e1s all\u00e1 de la fachada tur\u00edstica, para abrazar los ritmos y las historias de la vida cotidiana en Apia y m\u00e1s all\u00e1. Enriquece cada visita al pueblo, paseo por la playa o talanoa informal con una empat\u00eda y una conexi\u00f3n m\u00e1s profundas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"374\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SamoaWhereweoncebelonged.jpg\" alt=\"Recommended novel for travelling to Samoa: &quot;Where we once belonged&quot; by Sia Figiel.\" class=\"wp-image-8043 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SamoaWhereweoncebelonged.jpg 374w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SamoaWhereweoncebelonged-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SamoaWhereweoncebelonged-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><em>Trama: <\/em><\/strong> &nbsp;Ambientada en el pueblo ficticio de Malaefou en la Samoa de los a\u00f1os 70, <em>Donde una vez pertenecimos<\/em> Sigue <strong>Alofa<\/strong>Una adolescente que transita la adolescencia en una sociedad impregnada de tradici\u00f3n y cambios constantes. Con una prosa cruda y po\u00e9tica, Sia Figiel captura los primeros amores de Alofa, sus ritos de paso y las sutiles tensiones que surgen a medida que las influencias coloniales rozan la cultura samoana. Es una historia de transici\u00f3n a la edad adulta entrelazada con mitos locales, el idioma samoano y profundos lazos familiares: un retrato \u00edntimo de una ni\u00f1a y su mundo.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:127px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-122\" alt=\"To know more\" src=\"http:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Llibres1-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Llibres1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Llibres1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Llibres1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Llibres1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Llibres1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Llibres1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Para saber mas\u2026<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"VanuatuMore\">\ud83c\udfa5 y \ud83d\udcda <em>Otros libros y pel\u00edculas sobre Samoa que vale la pena explorar<\/em>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201c<strong>Telesa: La guardiana del pacto<\/strong>\u201c, de Lani Wendt Novela juvenil (fantas\u00eda juvenil) \ud83d\udcd4:: Una hero\u00edna samoana moderna se reconecta con poderes y paisajes ancestrales, perfectos para la resonancia emocional con el lugar y la gente.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201c<strong>El orador (O Le Tulafale)<\/strong>(2011) \ud83c\udfac: El primer largometraje de Film Samoa, filmado, actuado y escrito en Samoa. 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