Enjoying life on the "fantail" I was thrilled to have 2 1/2 days to explore Guam. Since the departure of the Mercy was delayed, we actually had a 3rd full day off the ship, however, there was no transportation off base. I spent more than 6 hours at the NEX (Naval Exchange store) and LOVED it, which clearly indicates that I've spent way too much time on this ship! Our tugboat as we prepare to dock on Guam The first, and most important, thing I did in Guam, was to explore Spanish Steps. It is the site of an old Spanish fort where the belief is that they dug a well near sea level and created steps down to the fresh water. The steps are mostly gone now and it is a steep, rocky, muddy traverse down the side of the small mountain. Someone tied ropes to trees that we held onto to help us down and back up again. The path leads through a jungle with huge palm and coconut trees. When you get to the bottom, the jungle opens up into...
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