Monthly Archives: March 2015

XTERRA Saipan 2015

Posted on March 30, 2015 by gratitudeactually

XTERRA is an international race series and we are fortunate enough to have a small leg of the race here. As I have learned more about the races, I realize that we are early in the season for this off … Continue reading →

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Tagaman 2015

Posted on March 25, 2015 by gratitudeactually

As mentioned, this weekend marked the 26th annual Tagaman triathlon race. This is the first of the two events that mark the Saipan Sportsfest partially organized by the Marianas Visitors Authority. It was my second time doing Tagaman — the … Continue reading →

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Events before Tagaman and Tagakids

Posted on March 23, 2015 by gratitudeactually

The Tagaman is apparently in its 26th year, and I got to participate again this year. In the past, it historically has been on the Saturday after XTERRA (the ‘off road’ triathlon coming up this weekend) but it was changed … Continue reading →

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Sugar King Park

Posted on March 21, 2015 by gratitudeactually

As I was telling someone the other day, there are lots of places in Saipan I have not gone to yet. One of them was a bit of a surprise since I have been around this area many times but … Continue reading →

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Tropical Storm Bavi

Posted on March 17, 2015 by gratitudeactually

As has been in the news lately, there have been a series of storms that have been emerging from my area of the world. The most well heard of recently is probably Pam which caused (still being investigated the extent) … Continue reading →

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Hiking the XTERRA trail run

Posted on March 15, 2015 by gratitudeactually

The TAGAMAN triathlon race is happening a week from today and the XTERRA off-road triathlon race happens the Saturday after. I am swimming in the Tagaman and running in the XTERRA — both with teams. It means lately I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Burger Night!

Posted on March 10, 2015 by gratitudeactually

One of the things that I think surprises people about Saipan is that there are actually some great dining out options on the island. I think most people expect on a tropical island for there to be some decent fare … Continue reading →

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Taiwan Chinese New Year pictures part 2

Posted on March 1, 2015 by gratitudeactually

I didn’t take as many pictures as I usually do this time so this is all I have to share. Part of the reason was I enjoyed being disconnected for awhile. I only checked email occasionally and my phone was … Continue reading →

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