A walk to the Scenic Overlook

The new barbecue shack across from the Dynasty looks great, but still hasn't opened yet. I'm not sure why...

The construction of the amphitheater at the park down the street from the Dynasty continues at a very slow pace--perhaps due to the rainy season.

Construction across from the Mayor's office, along main street in the village, continues.

New fan palms are being planted along the walkway between the Dynasty casino and the new park.

David Evangelista is the one doing the work. He has received a grant from the US forestry service to plant plants on Tinian. In planning this work, he did a lot of research to make sure to plant the right palms trees in this location: they had to have a small root structure so that they would not eventually break-up the road or walkway; and they needed to grow large enough to act as shade for the walkway. As Terri and I walk along this path to the beach all the time, we can't wait until they grow big enough to give us shade!

I think this is an example of these palms when they get larger.

David also planted these larger palms on the other side of the park.

For some strange reason, I decided to walk up to the Scenic Overlook. It turned out to be a seven mile walk--half of it uphill all the way. When I got to the new casino site I noticed that the grass that had grown head-high, was now cropped down again.

They were installing a new electrical transformer on the pole next to the casino site.

Here is a view of the casino site, all cropped down

And here is the lone bush-cutter, hard at work, completing the job! Take a look at the field... and then take a look at the bush-cutter... wow!

The work on the duplex near where we live has almost stopped, again, perhaps due to the rainy season we are in

Here is another 'election headquarters' on Tinian. During the week they gather here, eat and drink and listen to speeches by various candidates...we know, because they always use loudspeakers; and all Terri and I have to do is open our window to hear the orations! Last night the party lasted from 6pm to about 11pm.

Goat island from the new casino site

At long last, I made it up to the Scenic overlook. But then I still had to get back!

I found this small home next to the scenic overlook. He has the best view on the island!