One thing you quickly learn living on Guam is that GPS does not work here. At all. The streets don't match up and it usually sends you to weird places. People give directions by landmarks and Routes. And sometimes when you get invited to someone's house they make a map for you so you don't get lost. I have gotten really good at reading a map! I actually get really pumped when I don't get us lost (I navigate, John usually drives).
Another thing I'm learning is where to find different foods. Grocery shopping can be a pain here. We try to buy groceries that are minimally processed and organic if we can afford or find it. The commissary which is much cheaper than the grocery stores here has been great for certain things like milk, butter, bread, coffee, etc. But their produce is definitely hit or miss. Sometimes I have to sort through tons of garlic just to find some that don't have mold or sprouts growing out of them. Same for the fruit- they are usually too sour and don't taste fresh at all. However, there have been a few times I go in and to my surprise things look pretty good! There is no WalMart or Target or Sams Club. I miss Target pretty badly! I could go to just look around and not get anything (Let's be honest- that rarely happened). We have Payless, Cost U Less, and Kmart. My go to has been Payless- they have the best selection of organic products too! Even better than the small health food stores here. The problem with these is that they can be really expensive. I don't know how people afford it here! And they usually have what you are looking for in the most random spots.
There are some positives to this though! Night markets. Each village has one, and each one has local farmers selling produce. You can usually see people selling things on the side of the road, too. We haven't really been to a ton yet but I just found a local farmer who does baskets every week! I'm excited to try some local, seasonal produce to cook with. And farm fresh eggs! I love supporting small businesses especially when it doesn't break the bank!
There are so many things to do on this island, sometimes it's easy to forget until you start doing them.This seems to be the case anywhere you live, but what's so great about Guam is that locals here really love their island! There are festivals almost every month, 5K's every weekend, concerts, tours, hiking and all the normal American things like movies and restaurants. The only thing we haven't found is a great bookstore- Nerd alert: John and I love to have casual dates at Barnes and Noble. We are still in awe of the scenery we see driving up and down hills, seeing the cliffs at the beaches, and new places we discover just by driving. We have barely scratched the surface, and can't wait to find new things to experience!
Here are a few pictures of Two Lover's Point we went to the other day. Just a little back story. It's almost like Guam's Romeo and Juliet. Here is the legend http://www.puntandosamantes.com/the-legend.html
Love Locks
Alot of Japanese get married on Guam, it's a great destination wedding for them because we are so close! We actually saw a bride and groom while we were there. I usually see them at the beaches too.
Bluest water I've ever seen!
Some weird flower. Thought it was a feather at first!
My first fresh coconut!
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