Guam for a night

Well I am finally at the hotel in Guam. I was in an airplane for, all tolled, about 16 - 18 hours (i don't know exactly) plus layovers I have been travelling for about 25 hours. I think the smartest decision I ever made was not going to bed last night. I think my body is so confused that it has no idea what time it is and I might just be able to adjust to this big time change rather easily. Flying in was crazy, I did not realize how big the Pacific really is. There were points when, if I didn't know where the ocean was and where the sky was, I would not have been able to tell. Both up and down were blue and cloud swept. It was very pretty. They also did a good job in placing me on the plane. From Huston to Honolulu I sat behind a midget who felt the need to try and recline his seat all the way. Naturally I put my knees there so he couldn't, but I did let him recline a little. However about four hours in that tactical bastard got me. I was sleeping and I turned angling my knees towards the window - I was in the window seat. As soon as I turned he reclined that thing so that his head was on my lap, and in so doing damn near dislocated my knee cap. Needless to say I was not happy and everytime I saw him put a pillow behind his head or even make a motion that could, by some stretch of the imagination, be concieved as a sleep position I made sure to drill the back of his chair several times and at 3 or 5 or 10 minute intervals. Apparently I am really cranky when I don't sleep.

But I did manage to sleep on most of the plane rides, watch some movies and even read a little. Now the big decision is what to do about dinner.... Also, when packing last night I forgot to include a change of clothes for the flight tomorrow, so I get to enjoy my first several hours in the saune that I imagine Micronesia to be in August wearing sweatpants and a tee shirt... Sorry Mike but I forgot the Peninsula shirt in one of my big checked bags. I'll get a good sunset pic for you with it on though!

Allright, a quick word on Guam then I'll head back up to the room. Guam is gorgeous, but it is strange. The houses (at least the ones by the airport, so actually thi probably is not very accurate at all) seem very run down. However the people are so wonderful and gentle. The flora is also gorgeous and it is as humid a place a sI have ever experienced. THis makes me worried for Micronesia. Basically, I think the long and the short of it is that I am going to sweat a lot these next two years. Thank God I brought those two cpntainers of extra strength GoldBond. I just hope it lasts the whole year until mom and dad visit and can bring some more.

Ciao for now,
Matt