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Trip Around the Island Pt. 1 Ft. Solidad




 Right after our snorkel at Piti Bomb Hole, we got in the truck and set out to take the Froelichs on a trip around the southern end of the island of Guam.  Our family had gone before, but we were sure we would see some new things, and have a grand adventure with our friends.  The photo above is of Sella Bay from above.  You saw it in a previous blog post from water level.  It was the photo that had a Spanish bridge right by the water, surrounded by coconut palms.


 We were so glad that our friends could come visit us here, way out in the Pacific.  We had such a nice time with them.  Every day was fun. 


 We let the kids ride in the back of the pickup.  It is legal here.  And it made it possible for us to go in one vehicle, and for the kids to endlessly sing at the top of their lungs, without bothering the parents much.


In the upper left side of the photo is a dry, seasonal waterfall.  The point in the upper right of the photo is Mt. Lam Lam, the tallest peak on island, rising 1,332 feet above sea level.  We haven't hiked there yet, but have heard it only takes around 45 minutes to get to the top.  Wikipedia says, "The distance from the peak to the bottom of the nearby Mariana Trench is the greatest change in elevation on Earth over such a short distance." 


Umatic Bay, as seen from Fort Solidad.


 The old guard house is still there, looking out over warm waters where dolphins swim and flying fish glide.


 The fort wasn't very big.


The canons are supposed to be originals.


 What a heavy deal to move around.


 They were protecting Spanish trade from pirates, or invaders.


 The guard house has a nice view, and a dry place to sit on long sunny days.


 The caribou had some shade to sit in too, but the click of cameras made him a little nervous.


Most of the photos in this blog post were taken by William.  The black and white ones are his favorite.


It makes us feel like they are really old.


 I wonder if the world was black and white back in the 1700's, before they had modern color technology?


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  1. HeidiFebruary 23, 2013 at 12:07 AM

    Tell William I enjoyed his black and whites very much, too.

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