I love blogging. Blogging is my lazy version of scrapbooking. When I leave Saipan I'll print all these entries up and make a book to rememberall my little adventures.
This past weekend I met up with some good friends in Guam. The picture on the left is of my friend, Gemma, and my cute nephew, Max. Max is showing off his little Noah's Ark tool set that he made during Sabbath School.
I found out that my girlfriend, Nikki, was going to be in Guam while passing through to the Philippines. So I booked a ticket to meet up with her and my other friends. While we were in Guam Mike and Gemma gave us an island tour.
We ended up at Fort Soledad. A lot of rich American history on this little island when the US recaptured Guam from the Japanese in WWII.
On my left is Sydney, Mike's brother. He's graduating Medical School at Loma Linda University this May and is finishing up his last rotation at the SDA Clinic in Guam. He definitely inspired me to go back school. For what? Eeek. I'm still deciding. I just know I don't want to do dental hygiene full time.
This picture is of Magellan landing. There is a tribute by the water that says "Magellan landed some where near here"!
A picture of the Mercado family. From Left to right: Gemma, Max, Mike, and Sydney.
Gemma is a MD at the Guam SDA Clinic and Mike works as an MD on the Naval Base in Guam.
Look out point near Talofofo Falls near the Yokoi Cave. On my next visit to Guam I'd like to see the Yokoi Cave. There is an amazing story behind this cave. Yoki was a Japanese Solider in WWII that retreated in the jungle of Guam and hid from the US forces going unnoticed. He survived in a cave for 28 years before being discovered by local farmers in 1972.
Nikki and I enjoying dinner at the Mermaid Tavern in Guam!I recommend this place because they've got delicious food! I had the seared Ahi with mash potatoes and salad. Not only did we have a great meal there was live Blue Grass music! Nikki is one of my best friends from California and I'm so glad I got to see her again. Last time I saw her was almost a year ago.
4 comments:
Wheres the love man? You didn't stop to say hi. Just kidding. Glad you had a good time here on Guam, but next time check us out. Have a good week.
Eric
I think that's awesome that you've been on Saipan for the last two years. It must be a bit bittersweet to leave the island in the next few months. Back to school huh? You have to let me know what you end up deciding to do. Just remember, if you really want it and its meant to be, it will happen.
Sid
sidneymercado@hotmail.com
Eric: Thanks for stopping by! I'll be sure to say Hi next time i'm in Guam!
Sid: Great seeing you. See you guys back in Ca. Thanks for your encouragement=)
. . .but you WILL keep blogging once you return to the Mainland right?
:)
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