*Black and White Version* The Republic of Palau is a fascinatingly beautiful island country in the western Pacific Ocean that not only offers spectacular views of limestone islands, but also offers the unique opportunity to go scuba diving or snorkel diving in pristine, turquoise colored waters. In addition to experiencing recreational diving, one can also witness the tallest waterfall in Palau, The Ngardmau Waterfall, as its crystal-clear water rapidly cascade, explore The Badrulchau Stone Monoliths, an intriguing archeological site brimming with mysterious basalt monoliths, and discover notable buildings like The Capitol of Palau, located in Ngerulmud, the administrative capital, or visit The Belau National Museum, which showcases artifacts related to Palauan culture, or even go to The Palau Aquarium which specifically focuses on Palau's coral-reef ecosystem.Pristine Palau: A Photo Journey is divided into 13 chapters that masterfully represent a wide range of human emotions, encapsulating Palau's far-reaching and breathing natural beauty in over 125 stunning photographs, each accompanied by an inspiring haiku poem that not only observes Palauan life and culture, but also delves into the human condition as a whole.