Guam holiday part 2

GUAM. Standing before the Inarajan Natural Pool are (l to r) Enzo, Tintin, Alex, Erin, and Kevin. (Debb Bautista)
GUAM. Standing before the Inarajan Natural Pool are (l to r) Enzo, Tintin, Alex, Erin, and Kevin. (Debb Bautista)

LET’S face it, Tumon would fit right in at Disney’s Center as America land. That’s all well and good, but there is more to Guam than luxury shopping and hamburgers.

You’ll have to venture outside of Tumon to experience the island’s historical sites, rugged beaches, and rolling hills. Using three vehicles, off we wandered to:

Plaza de Espana, a park with a taste of Spanish architecture. Sadly, there are a few physical remains of the Spanish (and later American) governor’s palace. I always visit the Latte Stones which are megalithic monuments composed of a shaft stone on the ground (haligi) and capped by a stone (tasa) on the top. These were used by ancient Chamorro people as pillars to support structures.

War in the Pacific National Historic Park. Former battlefields and historic structures all serve as silent reminders of the bloody World War II battles that ensued in Guam.

Fort Santa Agueda, commonly called Fort Apugan, is the only surviving Spanish fort in Agana. Not much left of a “fort” except for a few old cannons.

Cetti Bay Overlook was worth a few minutes stop to enjoy the beautiful sights overlooking Cetti Bay.

Further on is the best preserved of Spanish forts in Guam - Fort Nuestra Senora de la Soledad. There is a panoramic view of the bay, watchtower guard post, fort walls, and old bronze cannons which lent to great photo opportunities.

We prepared for lunch earlier and had a picnic by the Inarajan Natural Pool.

Talofofo Falls Park has an entrance fee of $12 per head, which includes all the free kiddy rides, Ghost House, Museum, cable car ride, and the Yokoi Cave. If you’re not a lover of the great outdoors (walking, sweating, hiking) then Talofofo is not for you, nor is most of Guam. But if you love nature, you will love the lush tropical jungle-like atmosphere.

There are no freeways and no fast lanes on Guam, but who needs one when you’re on a holiday? Remember that you probably came to Guam to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life anyway. “Hafa Adai” is a Chamorro greeting which can be translated to “half-a-day is all you’ll have left after you wait in line.” LOL! This is not because lines are particularly long, but because people move slower. So take a chill pill, go with the flow and relax!

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