August 18, 2015 – Calmed Waters

Saipan

  

An Eagle Ray makes it’s pass as a tug boat patiently waits for a container ship to enter the port of Saipan. I have come to the realization that the shipping industry plays a crucial role around the world. As we live our complex lives, we take for granted the significance and importance of an industry so old and complex. 

August 16, 2015 – Post Typhoon Goni

Saipan

  
The people of Saipan were fortunately spared from the wrath of Typhoon Goni. The typhoon brought massive amounts of rain followed with decently strong winds. Although we were spared, there is still a ton of work to do. Having such a busy schedule, it’s days like this where I can take a step back and work on things a little closer to home (Closer to home meaning the fallen trees that surround my home). If you’re looking for a decently cheap but highly effective machete, purchase a Martindale Machete at Joeten’s Ace Hardware or a local hardware store. 

August 12, 2015 – Wednesday

Saipan
Forecast

Forecast

The past month has been a bit difficult for the community of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. A severed fiber optics cable literally disconnected the island of Saipan from the entire world for three weeks. Two weeks after, the island was ravished by an unsuspected super typhoon over night. This led to shortages in fuel (gasoline & diesel) and water (potable and non-potable). It is safe to say that life is very different for the entire community. As of today, it appears that two typhoons may embrace us with their presence in the next week or so.

April 13, 2014 – Monday

Saipan

 

This past weekend was filled with adventure. Saturday was filled with 12 hours of fishing for the 2015 Mahi Derby. The morning was filled with  crying reels and the sound of fish hitting the deck. Unfortunately, our biggest bull was only 17.05 lbs. The biggest fish that day was around 24-27 lbs. Although we didn’t win, we had a great time battling the creatures of the deep blue. I took this photo while we were leaving the harbor. The boat belongs to Rufin Jr. Inos.