Tag Archives: Guam

We Didn’t Summit Lam Lam

The morning sky is dark and cloudy. We debate whether to snorkel, because if we do, we will have to dry our suits on base, so that we don’t pack a mildewy possibility for the return stateside tomorrow. We’ll enjoy … Continue reading

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Gab Gab and Gun Beach Under the Sea

Boraski and Caleb I’ll have some banana donuts (buñelos åga) from last night before we pick up Boraski (the only other diver in the group) and go to a proper breakfast at Manny’s. We dive at Gab Gab Beach, and … Continue reading

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Military history, Mermaid statue, Monitor lizard

We woke up to an envelope that was shoved under the door because the hotel wanted to charge $75 for a bloody pillow case that I found on the bed we hadn’t used. I now know to ruffle the sheets … Continue reading

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Beach on Beach on Beach

We stopped at Manny’s Bakeshop for some breakfast on the go. I start today’s sightseeing at Gab Gab Beach, which I have to myself. With my feet in the sand, I watch a baby blacktip reef shark, a spotted hermit … Continue reading

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Crustaceans, Carabaos, Churches

Ga’an Point Up at dawn and sit on the balcony, watching the sunrise as people get in the water and enjoy the rest of the park. On our way to breakfast, I notice the $5.14 per gallon sign, but even … Continue reading

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