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Opps…

Posted in Travel on Sunday, 1 April, 2007| 1 Comment »

This past Tuesday, I grabbed some left-over french bread and the digital camera before heading out the door to pick up FG from school. I whisked her off to Tarague Beach so we could take a walk on the beach and feed the bread to the fish. We did walk a little ways out on the rocks, but no swimming was involved since she still has her cast. At least, I thought there wouldn’t be any swimming.  There were lots of fish, big and small, enjoying our bread. As we turned to leave, my zorrie (flip flop) got caught on a jagged rock and I went into the water in what seemed like slow motion. Unfortunately, I cut my right hand  on the rocks ~ ugh. But an even bigger UGH was my new digital camera (a gift from my mom for Christmas) was in my pocket and got soaked! It didn’t survive the salt water. 😦

So, no new photos for a few days.

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A Gorgeous New Stamp…

Posted in Travel on Saturday, 31 March, 2007| 2 Comments »

Guam is going to be featured on a new U.S. postage stamp! It’s gorgeous (click here to see).

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Whole Lot of Shaking Going On…

Posted in Favorite Man, Travel on Monday, 26 March, 2007| 2 Comments »

I’ve noticed more tremors lately but FM never seems to feel them. It’s a little disconcerting to feel an earthquake then have someone else say “What earthquake? I didn’t feel anything.” At least, I have FG who feels them, too.

Today, FM felt his FIRST earthquake.  He was at work and heard a ‘bang’ like someone slammed a door, then the tremors started.  Meanwhile, I was waiting for FG to come out of school. While I was reading my magazine in the car, it felt like someone pushed the car then it started to shake. No matter how many times I feel them, I always think it’s me 🙂

The earthquake was a 4.6 on the richter scale  so 4.6 must be FM’s threshold to feel a tremor. Unless he’s sleeping, then it’s got to be at least a 7.5.

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Guam Marathon 2007

Posted in Favorite Man, Travel on Sunday, 25 March, 2007| 3 Comments »

Finish Line Guam Marathon Mar 2007

Today was the 36th Annual Guam Marathon. FM came in 16th place ~ this was his highest placing of the 5 marathons he’s run. There were only 41 finishers so I’m glad he placed so well 😉  More than 41 runners started the course but the hills and heat took its toll and a few caught the roving bus to the finish line. FM’s time was longer than previous marathons because this course included a lot of hills, started at 4:00 am and was a bit humid. Not that I’m making excuses for him but it’s one tough run.

The Guam Running Club organized the marathon and did a fabulous job with the marathon and the luncheon/awards ceremony. With only 41 finishers, each person was recognized with a medal and certificate. The Runner’s Club decided to award the bottom 5 with $20.00 gift certificates because the club thought they really EARNED it. It was encouraging for them. The top three men and women also earned checks for $50, $75 and $100 from IT&E.

FM is very happy he ran the Guam Marathon because it was the smallest marathon he’s run in and it’s unlikely he’ll have this chance again when we move to New York. It’ll be back to the crowds and being pushed around at the start line.

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Where’s the Beach?

Posted in Travel on Thursday, 22 March, 2007| 2 Comments »

Leave the Octopus at Tarague

FM loves the “no octopus taking” sign at Tarague Beach. We’ll have to look for an octopus the next time we go snorkeling.

We haven’t been swimming in weeks, but we’ve been spending a couple of hours on Sundays walking along the beach with the dogs. Sport has never been a water dog but will wade in. Maya, on the other hand, HATES it.

I can tell I’m overscheduled when I have to set the timer when taking a shower. Yesterday, I didn’t want to cancel my three mile walk for yet another appointment so I had fifteen minutes to go from sweaty to presentable.

We haven’t been to the beach lately because of FM’s work schedule, FG’s cast and, the biggest reason, the continued icky haze which makes it no fun to hang out at the beach.

I’m really hoping our last few months here will clear up and we can explore the beaches we haven’t had a chance to hike to yet.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted in Travel on Saturday, 17 March, 2007| 3 Comments »


We celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at a friend’s house which overlooks Pago Bay. Good food, good Guinness and great company. The ocean view from their place is gorgeous. 

Hope everyone had a fun day!

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Vog Advisory

Posted in Travel on Friday, 9 March, 2007| Leave a Comment »

If it’s not the smog, it’s the vog 😦

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Sand Castles to Ice Castles

Posted in Travel on Wednesday, 7 March, 2007| 10 Comments »

Our days of sand and sun are limited. FM was selected for a Battalion Command, and if you’re wondering where we’re moving, let me give you a hint: it’s a very cold there right now and it’s NOT Alaska. You got it ~ Ft. Drum in Upstate New York!  We’ll be moving in July and I’m already stressing about transporting the dogs. I think I have a “foster” home (thanks Dave) for them for a couple of months ~ I have to send them before the airlines impose the heat embargo for the summer and my friend, Dave, is an even bigger dog lover than me. Hard to believe, I know.   

It’s a fabulous opportunity for FM but it’s taken me a full week to wrap my brain around the fact that I’m having to move again so soon and I’m very sad to be leaving this beautiful tropical location. I’ve become accustomed to wearing flip flops all the time and, I’m sure you’ve already gathered, I love being a beach bum!

If anyone has a great new name for my blog, let me know. Maybe I’ll make a contest out of it and have a prize for the winner.  😉

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Waiting to Inhale

Posted in Pet Peeves, Travel on Wednesday, 28 February, 2007| 2 Comments »

There’s been a terrible haze over Guam the last few days. The first I noticed it was last Thursday when I kept cleaning my glasses thinking they were dirty. Then when it got thicker, I thought maybe it was the local trash dump on fire.

Turns out it’s pollution from China. And like the linked article states, China is one big conveyor belt of polluted air. The last two days in Guam have been awful ~ so bad that I cancelled my weekly golf outing because I can’t stand to be outside. It’s smelly and makes my nose itch. The air even tastes bad.

A lot of people pooh-pooh global warming BUT I see nothing wrong with trying to clean up large polluting cities so “innocent” countries don’t have to deal with the fall-out. I really didn’t expect the pollution of China, which is two thousand miles away, to affect me here in Guam and it’s been quite disturbing to contemplate how the actions of others has such a big impact on the rest of the world.

From what I’ve read, the Chinese government is making a sincere attempt to clean up their cities especially in Beijing, where the air pollution index is highest and where the Olympic will be held in 2008. For everyone’s sake, let’s hope they get it right.

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Palau Wrap-up

Posted in Micronesia, Palau, Travel, Travels, tagged , , , , on Sunday, 25 February, 2007| 2 Comments »

Sunset at Palau Pacific Resort

None of us wanted to say goodbye to Palau ~ we still had a few things we wanted to do and see. On our last night, we enjoyed a beautiful sunset dinner.At the end of our trips, we like to recap a list of highlights, top five and what surprised us the most. For me, I didn’t expect quite so many eastern European tourists. We also ran into quite a few German visitors but I expected that since the website for Palau had the choice of English, Japanese or German.Another thing that was a little unexpected was that they drive on the left side of the road but most of their cars come from Japan so the steering wheel is on the RIGHT. The roads were pretty narrow,and more than once, I held my breath thinking we were going to hit someone walking/running on the road. It was a little crazy.We decided on our own top THREE favorites:
FG:
3) Milky Way and the white goop
2) Kayaking and snorkeling at Risong Bay
1) Dolphin Encounter

FM:
3) Snorkeling at the Big Drop-Off (seeing the shark)
2) Dolphin Encounter
1) Breakfast on the beach each morning with the family

Me:
3) Giant Clam snorkel
2) Big Drop-Off snorkel (seeing the sea turtle)
1) Dolphin Encounter

We will definitely go back to see the Dolphin when we return. I say “when” and not “if” because this place is so special and I’m already trying to plan a return visit.

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