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.
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.
A view of Managaha Island from the port of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. Typhoon Goni (the second typhoon to pass through the Mariana Islands in a span of two weeks) will be making its closest approach (to Saipan) at approximately 4AM Sunday. Once again, we are at the mercy of Mother Nature.
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.
Ginen Marianas 