Guam, Talofofo Falls and Yokoi's Cave

Talofofo Park contains the falls of the same name and Yokoi's cave. Yokoi was the gentleman who remained in the dark about the end of WWII and lived in this cave for an additional 28 years after the war was over. The falls located next to the cave are pretty scenic, but it is hard to imagine he lived in this cave for 28 days let alone 28 years. It is in a really remote area even today, with plenty of nasty spiders and snakes. Looking at the mouth (as you cant enter it) of the cave, I'm not sure if I would even fit into it. Really amazing. The falls were nice and the short cable car ride down the cliff, and a couple of Carney level museums made for an interesting stop.

Guam Island, Outside the Resort

Today we decided to rent a car and cruise the Island a little. Very good choice as it gave us an entirely different perspective of the island and the people who live here. Very intresting and scenic.

More Guam

As we have mostly spent our days lounging at the resort, we don't have many pics of note to post. We have enjoyed some nice sunsets, some shopping, and eating at the many American restaurant's around town. There are a lot of historical WWII sights to see but we're not sure if we'll make it out to see them. We have found that Guam heavily caters to the Japanese tourist which makes up about 80% of their business outside of the US military. The Japanese come here to shop for low cost foreign goods at several high end and outlet malls. While we will take advantage and pick up a few essentials to take back to Japan, shopping is not what we really are up for so we are mainly sticking to the resort for some relaxation.

Guam 2007 Day 1

Arrived after a nice flight, and the Island and water is beautiful. The Marriott is not 5 star by any means but it will work well for our needs. For the first few days as it is the off season we pretty much have it to ourselves. The weather is calling for sun and a mix of spotty rains for the next few days but the temps are averaging high 80s low 90s, so I think we will survive. If it rains we will seek refuge at the tiki hut and have a Lite beer, and if its sunny, we will probably seek refuge at the tiki hut and have a Lite beer.

2007 Motegi MotoGP Race Day

Today was a rainy miserable day for the race. While the rain did stop about a 1/2 hour before the race, the track was wet and the damage was done. Our favorite riders starting together on the front row were only able to generate 1 top ten finish with Hayden getting 9th. Pedrosa crashed out right in front of us with a nasty highside and Rossi had issues with the tires on his 2nd bike forcing him from first place to 13th. Tony Elias did manage to put one Honda on the podium with a 3rd so all was not lost. Caparossi took 1st and Depuniet was 2nd, sure glad LCR Honda signed RDP for next year, Ive always said he was going to be a great one ;). With 2 races remaining the championship is over with Australian Casey Stoner winning the 2007 championship. Even with the crappy weather the Japanese fans turned out in droves and it was a pretty lively crowd cheering on several Japanese riders put on as wild card riders. We do hope the weather is a little nicer to us next year.

2007 Motegi MotoGP Saturday Qualifying

Heather and I are just back from yet another great day at the track. Qualifying brought a great front row for tomorrow, Pedrosa, Rossi, and Hayden. Couldn't have asked for better. Stoner struggled some and even my next years Honda hero Depuniet will start in front of him. I hope he doesnt plan to torpedo Nicky and Danny in the first turn again this week. Weather was even hotter today, but look out things change, and it will be cooler tomorrow with that lingering chance of rain. Not so many of my crappy bike action pictures today, putting up a few of the crowd and and other doings from the day. We were down front for Nicky and Danny's press conference, where I was able to afterwords get Nicky's attention and advise him to get the hole shot and don't look back after that, he thought that was good advice and gave us a thumbs up and smile of thanks for such wisdom, maybe it was the shock of hearing English. After, we went to a great Yaki Niku place with some friends, burnt some meat and drank a few cold ones, looking forward to more of the same tomorrow. Sorry Matt and Scott P., No Buckets this year, we are saving that for next year.