Tag Archives: CNMI

‘Did you print this yourself?’

Posted on September 14, 2016 by gratitudeactually

So I have discussed my department/bureau of motor vehicles experiences in Saipan before .. Well here’s the contrast. Today I went for my appointment at the California DMV. Yes, I had an appointment that I had made online about 3 … Continue reading →

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Emergency Exit

Posted on July 29, 2016 by gratitudeactually

As I mentioned in this prior post, I had an emergency exit from Saipan. As I have mentioned before in my posts about transports, these things come up suddenly, but also not so suddenly. (The following should really be added … Continue reading →

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A high compliment

Posted on July 7, 2016 by gratitudeactually

Sorry for being MIA — I’m quiet busy right now and will probably post more when I have time. I recently had relatives over from Taiwan to visit for four days — so plan to post an action packed 4 … Continue reading →

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Saipan Tropical Ekiden

Posted on June 5, 2016 by gratitudeactually

This year we had the first Saipan Tropical Ekiden run by the Marianas Visitors Authority with most of the organization by a Japanese company (sorry, don’t know who). An Ekiden is apparently something that happens in Japan often — not … Continue reading →

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Special About Saipan ?Part One

Posted on May 20, 2016 by gratitudeactually

Part of the way my mind works nowadays is that I am somewhat hyper-attuned to things that I think are special or unique about Saipan. So, I’ve started making a mental list of them and will share periodically as my … Continue reading →

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Leaving Saipan

Posted on May 17, 2016 by gratitudeactually

It’s true. There are constantly rumors flying around about people leaving and coming to Saipan — it’s part of life here. There are always welcome dinners to attend to bring people into the fold and there are always farewell beach … Continue reading →

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24 hours in Rota (Luta)

Posted on May 12, 2016 by gratitudeactually

Welcome to Rota! Rota, also apparently known as the ‘world’s friendliest island’, is the southernmost island of the Northern Mariana Islands and is a short 20 minute flight from Guam. (I literally timed it from wheels up to wheels down … Continue reading →

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Sound of Music Trail

Posted on May 6, 2016 by gratitudeactually

This was a little bit ago, but was just looking thru my pictures so wanted to show you the sound of music trail. You start out on the road to Mt Tapochau — and if you don’t have a four … Continue reading →

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Saipan Ocean Swim

Posted on March 22, 2016 by gratitudeactually

This Sunday was the capping off of the Saipan International Swim Meet — it took place at the 50 m pool up north in Marpi with supposedly many of the kids getting personal records and lasted two days. (I recently … Continue reading →

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Some beautiful parts of the island

Posted on March 18, 2016 by gratitudeactually

Recently, my group adult ukulele class (blog post eventually to come about this) changed locations and so every other week, I get to go to a part of the island I don’t frequent as often. This is a screen shot … Continue reading →

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