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Hafa Adai Guam

Posted in Guam, Travel on Sunday, 11 June, 2006| 3 Comments »

Hafa Adai is the local Guam greeting. We've been here a little over two weeks and are settling in nicely. There is a little culture shock to deal with but that is to be expected coming from Germany to Guam. How much more different a locale could we get? My impression so far is very positive especially with the people of Guam. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. The beaches are wonderful and the food is delicious. The only two negative aspects so far are the boonie dogs (strays) and the amount of litter scattering the island!

After looking at several rental properties, we jumped at the chance to live on Andersen Air Force Base. It seemed FG was at the right age to be on base and close to school, activities and friends. FM and I have never lived on base before so this will be a new expierence for us. I know we will have to get use to the "drop in" which I haven't had to deal with since my single days in the Tetons. Any advice from you long-time posties is appreciated.

We did find a gorgeous rental property that had everything we wanted including a pool and view of the ocean but the monthly rent was $4,500. Ouch!

Here's a photo of what $4,500 will get you in Guam:

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Home Sweet Home:

We love the palm trees in the yard and the golf course is only 2 streets down the road. We have government loaner furniture which is actually very nice. Our hold-baggage and car were awaiting us when we arrived so now all we are waiting on is the household goods.

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Auf Wiedersehen to Germany

Posted in Germany, Guam, Travel, tagged , , , , on Sunday, 11 June, 2006| 1 Comment »

On 19 May, with a heavy heart, I said “Goodbye” to Germany. After living there for 5 years, I knew I would miss the following the most:

* Good friends ~ both German and American.

* The close bonds of the Army family.

* Everyone being OK with having a beer at 9am after a 10k wandertag.

* The autobahn.

* The pristine environment .

* Traveling through Europe without jet-lag.

* Efficient and economical mass transit.

Of course, there is so much more I will miss.

Logan and I flew from Frankfurt to Chicago where we met up with my John. Then it was onto Guam, via a 5-night stay in Honolulu. Since Hawaii is the closest Army post to Guam, John in-processed while we were there. Yeah, I know ~ tough assignment. I was hoping Hawaii would give us a chance to ease into island life but the weather was actually cool and we were so jet-lagged we didn’t know if we were coming or going. We did have a gorgeous room at the Outrigger Reef on Waikiki for three nights and then at the Hale Koa AFRC the last two nights. I highly recommend both when you are in Waikiki.

While in Honolulu, I got the chance to have dinner with one of my favorite couples of all time. They were neighbors of my family when we lived in Puerto Rico many, many years ago. My Dad and Perry were very good friends and my sister and I would babysit for their son, Eric. Ironically, Eric was in town visiting with his wife and HIS son. OK, it did make me feel a little old seeing the “baby” I used to sit for with a son of his own, but hey, I was a young(!) babysitter at the time. Anyway, I can’t say enough about Eric’s parents ~ they are so nice and so interesting to be around. I’ve truly been blessed in all my travels to have met the most wonderful people. The trick is to staying in touch with all of them ~ thankful for all the social media outlets which make it easier and easier.

After departing Honolulu for the 7.5 hour flight, we ended up in Guam still jet-lagged, sleep deprived, and HOT. Getting off the plane in Guam felt like opening an oven at 450 degrees. I have to say the only other time I felt that same sensation was getting off the plane in Memphis, TN ~ in August ~ after traveling in from Jackson, WY.

We were greeted at the airport by John’s entire team from the University of Guam which was so nice of them since it was a Friday night. They made us feel so welcome. Let the new island adventures begin!

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