Just got back tonight and couldn’t wait to share some of our photos. Click on Recent Photos on the right for a sampling of the over 400 pictures we took. The trip was fantastic. We had 11 days in Seoul and 3 days in a small town called Andong a few hours train ride from the big city. Quite a contrast. Luckily, we shared our vacation with Joan, Tracy, Kaden and my folks. The weather cooperated, my Korean was revitalized, and the kids got their first real taste of the homeland. More posts to come.
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Here are some highlights.
Using his compass.
The marine biologist at work.
Enjoying the thrill ride parasail!
Wondering how high this thing will go.
Just soaking in the view.
George and Gail just left the island afte 9 days of fun in the sun. We had a very relaxing time enjoying each other’s company, eating good food and basking in the warmth. Here they are at Leo Palace golf resort.
Alex turned the big 13 the other day. As a surprise, dad took him down to the local beach club for a parasail. The parachute is connected to a two seat cart that gets pulled around by a speed boat. Here we are after just landing on the back of the boat. We also enjoyed a gorgeous sunset and buffet at the Nikko hotel afterwards. Nice afternoon.
The first ever crash of the Stealth Bomber occurred on Guam this past weekend. The bomber crashed shortly after takeoff on Andersen Air Force Base on the north end of the island. The bomber was introduced in 1988 and costs over $1B. The pilots survived and the investigation into the crash are underway. Occasionally, we will see the bomber fly over our soccer practices which is quite an incredible sight. It has a range of 6000 nautical miles and can carry conventional and nuclear munitions.
Just the other day, I received a phone call from Roger. He lived here in the 60s, married a local woman, Mary and lived here again in the 90s. He and Mary are visiting relatives after 10 years of non-Guam life. Roger happens to be the brother of my dear friend Dennis, and has been following our adventure through this blog. Well, thankfully, Roger called to get together and meet for the first time. He and Mary met me at a local watering hole that was certainly not here when Roger last lived on island. Much has changed, much hasn’t. We had a couple scotches and exchanged stories about then and now. What hasn’t changed is the weather and pace of life. It was great to finally meet them and I’m hoping Dennis will plan a golfing trip down to AZ someday for some golf and fun at their golf course home. Here we are at the water hole.
Whew, it was hot and sweaty but it was worth it. This morning we hiked to the ancient Chamorro Village-Pagat and its limestone cave complete with a freshwater underground pool. The five Herron-Moon’s led by our trusty hiking guides Don Antrobus and his 3 year old daughter, Paige ventured through the rugged limestone forest down a steep trail to the village and cave. Once we got to the cave, Elli and I were a little apprehensive to climb down into the dark slippery cave, but Alex, Don and Wally eagerly led the way. We headed down the slippery trail to the first little pool (about 2 feet deep) linked to the main cave and pool by a tight channel. The channel felt a little like spulunking when climbing through it. We swam into the the main cave and hung out into the cave/pool (4 to 8 feet deep) taking turns holding the flashlights and swimming around. It was definitely a one of kind hike!!
This photo represents the culture out here on the small island. Nothing moves quickly and beauty is everywhere if you just look for it.
A couple months ago, I won a free night down in Tumon, the bay with all hotels. We walked the beaches, swam, and ate out at a Korean restaurant. Like usual, we saw several people we knew. Here are a couple soccer teammates who were bbqing on the beach. Alex was enjoying a bowl of Yukgae jang too.
Alex and I dove at the Fish Eye underwater observatory on xmas eve. It’s about a 15 min drive from our house. In another 15 minutes, we’re in the water chasing fish! Thanks for the cool board shorts Maryann and Bill!
Here are Davs and Alex at the Sheraton pool. A friend had a birthday party for their 2 year old.
