Evidence of their presence exists in the wrecks of several US landing craft and a B-24 bomber. With the consent of the pastor, you may also climb the tall German Gothic-style tower for a wonderful view of the atoll. Although two-thirds of the population were kidnapped by Peruvians in the middle of last century, the almost 400 people on the two dozen islets of Nukulaelae will welcome visitors.
Private boat is the only practical way of getting there.
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