Day One on Island

Today we had an appointment at the government complex (which is housed in the buildings of my former school on Guam, Adelupe Point Elementary School). My cl;assmate, Lupe, had arranged for us to meet the Governor, Felix Camacho. Several more classmates joined us there, Barcy Diaz Martinez snd Ray Aflague. Lupe Perez, of course was there, as were Joe Mendiola and his wife, Agnes. Our hostess, Mimi Santos, was also in attendance. What a welcoming, hospitable group are the people of Guam! The Governor's photographer was on hand to take our photo and each of us received a copy. After that, we visited a military museum which focuses on Guam in WWII. The museum is a private enterprise in tribute by a Marine to a buddy killed in VietNam...very impressive.
Tonight we went to the lively Chamorro Village. What a happening place! Among the attractions were musicians, dancers, food vendors, as well as many other merchants selling their wares. It is the place to see and be seen!
Another big day is on the agenda tomorrow. We'll see what unfolds then...

The Arrival

After 21 hours in the air, we finally landed on Guam Tuesday night (they are ahead of the East Coast by 27 hours.) In addition to our hosts and hostess, Tom and Mimi Santos, being there to geet us, Lupe had organized a group of Ann's school classmates from Agana Junior High and from mine, Adelupe Pt Elementary School to be there as a welcoming committee. They greeted us with beautiful leis. It was awesome to see and recognize people from 55 years ago! As much as we hated to bring the evening to a close, we felt the need for sleep, so we said farewells for now...but we'll be getting together again.
Our room at The Jungle B&B was just as we had remembered it from our stay there two years ago. The beds felt wonderful, and we settled down for a needed and welcomed night's sleep.
The plan for today is to meet the Governor this afternoon, and to attend the Chamorro Village festivities tonight where there will be island music, island food, and island fun.