On our first whole weekend of the island, Sandy, The pastors wife and kindergarten teacher was wonderful enough to offer us her car to go and tour the island... needless to say we took her up on it and enjoyed the islands beautiful surroundings...
The grotto is a big giant cave with water inside of it along with other caves that lead out into the ocean... some of the best diving and snorkling takes place here in the crystal blue waters....
The grotto from up above...
The blue waters of the grotto, i actually took this picture!
Next was our hike to Bird island... I took a fall on the hike down, but it was well worth it. There are also hermit crabs on every single beach... they arnt as exciting now that we see them all the time =).
Bird Island, this is a bird sanctuary... you arnt allowed on it, but you are allowed on the beach next to it.
Mark and I at Bird Island.
The snorkle kings, Mark and jake.
Suicide Cliff... This is where hundereds of islanders commited suicide, along with throwing their young ones off the cliff right before WWII. They would rather die then be on island when the americans came.. they thought we were going to eat them.
View from the top of Suicide.
A view of Downtown Saipan, Also known as Garapan.
My Favorite Flower.
Managaha Island, only 3 miles off of the shore of Saipan, no one lives there but some of the best snorkling goes on there.. there are even little sharks swimming around. I cant wait.
Jake, Jackie, and Mark in our nice island car .
A Banana Tree!
Coconuts!
Needless to say, we are enjoying ourselves =)
Signing off until next time!
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