Okay, now comes the rest of the update from my trip. I know I am not as diligent/timely at updating my blog as others (i.e. Kim) may want but I was really wasted from the trip and needed recovery time. I just added it up and I flew 19,900 miles, saw 9 different airports and passed through 4 countries during the trip. Great fun, although my next expense report will not be pretty. Here are some pics of the stop over at Ken and Crystal's in Saipan.
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Here is a picture of Ken and I in the bombed out "Last Command Post" from WWII when the Japanese were cleared off the island.
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Here is Patricia in front of the hotel that we stayed at.
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Ken was so helpful in getting me in the water and re-introducing me to swimming and snorkeling. Scuba diving here I come!
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Here's Ken, Tasi, and I as the day draws to a close.
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I am so grateful for Ken and Crystal's hospitality. Patricia and I had a wonderful time and now I only wish Saipan was closer!