Labor Day Hike!!!

For Labor Day, Dan and I went hiking to one of the highest points on the island and then down to a beautiful waterfall in the middle of the Jungle!! Below are some great pictures we were able to capture.

This view is looking down on the southeastern side of the island, toward Asan Beach. The picture was taken from an outlook that was used by the Japanese during the "War in the Pacific- WWII" (1941-1945). In 1941, Japan invaded Guam and took over the island so the Japanese could monitor the Pacific more closely. Finally, in 1944 the U.S. Armed Forces was determined to retake the island. The Japanese occupied the hilltops as American forces slowly started taking over the coastline. Eventually, the Americans took over full control, defeating the Japanese and conquering the island. Nearly 55,000 Marines invaded Guam to force the turn over; unfortunately, close to 2,200 lost their lives in doing so.

Dan and me at one of the highest points on island. We hiked from there down into the Jungle!
Dan at the top of the waterfall!!!
A view of the waterfall from the jungle- just enough clearing to catch a glimpse. From the top, was had to descend along the side of the waterfall to reach the basin.
FINALLY! We reached the bottom!!!

By the way, the socks and gloves are not a new fashion trend- the island is covered by sawgrass, making hiking slightly uncomfortable without the appropriate gear... socks and gloves do the trick!