Intentionally Unexpected
I discovered today that this trip is actually the furthest I’ve ever been from where I was born. At 5,600-ish miles, it’s about 300 miles further than the last record was. (Vienna) .
So next, need to go 3500 miles south? Pretty sure North is a bad idea as that’d be 500 miles past the north pole. Gotta fill in that radius!
Anyway, it’s Thursday here, and we get it before you do! We’ll try not to ruin it.
With apologies to Robin Williams and all Chamorro speakers everywhere for the title…
It was very odd last night to arrive at a pacific island themed hotel lobby and find a snow covered Christmas tree with polar bears though.
Arriving after dark makes it hard to actually figure out where you are
One of our agenda items today was to visit a memorial for the natives of Guam who suffered labor camps and forced marches under Japanese occupation, to find the names of Dave’s parents and grandparents.
One thing I learned here is that the battle of Guam had nearly as many casualties in 20 days as Guadacanal did in several months.
We also went to the Baptist cemetery where two of his grandparents are buried.
The evening plan is the “chamorro village” night market, to explore the locally made trinkets and foods.
After getting back to the hotel we went for a walk on the beach. It’s pretty at night. Water is plenty warm to stick your toes in, and there are little fish dartin and splashing around.
On the way back inside I was once again perplexed by the polar bear theming.
Not sure yet what tomorrow will bring, but I imagine finding some other local foods will be involved.
Based on the number of ukuleles in this airport I suspect we’re in Hawaii.
At least it’s an easy connection… Get off the 777, wait 2 hours, get back on.
On the move…
Hey, this looks familiar.
Everyone in texas complains when the sky looks like this, but I love it!
Was interesting to be back in Portland for the afternoon. At one point we were walking through the name neighborhood we lived in for 10 years and I had realized that I wouldn’t choose to live there now. It’s changed so much, and not for the better in many ways…
Anyway, we got 5 hours of sleep, and then on the road again!
And now, having slept for 5 hours, and been up for 6.5 hours, the goal is to sleep for 5 hours. We’ll see if it works.
See you wherever we wake up!
Stay tuned for updates and we’ll see where we end up!
Where in the world are Josh and Bev?
Bevin, upon landing: well that was a little rough.
Me: well, it’s a small airport, we used the whole runway.
Bevin looking out the window as we turn off the runway, already at the far end: ah.. Wow. I forgive them then.
Let’s see where we end up!
Apparently I forgot to actually press publish on this one on Sunday. Whoops. Better late than never!
Off to unpacking and laundry.
At the airport ready to head home, but apparently vacation isn’t over yet, Bevin needed her Portland breakfast sandwich and a coffee!
Where we have room to PUT these things, considering yesterday’s caloric input. Bamboo Sushi has, hands down, the best burger in Portland. Also great sushi. And then there was Dot Sugar.
Back on the exercise bike ASAP when we get home I think. But for now, once more unto the skies dear friends, once more!