It's funny the stories you hear while hanging around the locals. Gordon had a couple of disembodied plastic heads as decorations last night. Someone commented that they would not go well at one of the local schools because one of the students there had killed his mother, stored her head in his refrigerator, and was feasting on her remains when he was caught. I challenged them with that story claiming it must be an urban legend but these guys are ex-teachers after all and they hear the real horror stories of life in Guam. They all swore to the accuracy of the tale.

One of the many visitors last night had a young deer on a leash. Its body was about the size of a cocker spaniel's with the long spindly legs of a deer. It was totally tame and seemed to enjoy the petting and attention it received.

Wakana and I had a long discussion about our future here on the island. We both agree we need to consider moving elsewhere. Either Maine or Japan will do. I this she really wants to move to Maine. However it works out we need to save up a huge pile of money to cover moving expenses. We figure we will be here another two to five years at least.

I went down the the Department Of Education to get an application for a teaching position and to apply for a substitute teaching position. Today I'll call the University to see about a job teaching at the English Language Institute.

I guess the vacation is over. I am out of money after The Big Trip and I need to start saving for the trip home in May for Amy's graduation. What really hurts is that Continental has a sale on fares to the USA right now. Anywhere in the USA for only $900! By May that will be long gone.