Sunday, April 26, 2009

What's new in Marpo Heights

They are back working on the intersection of Broadway and north main

The flame trees are out just in time for the Flame Tree festivals!

This is just one of the many 'pot gardens' that can be found on Tinian

Some of the pots are truly beautiful, although I don't know what they say...

while others have no need for explanation!


Many of the houses on Tinian have both a home

and a smaller guest house! Of course, Terri and I would probably choose to live in the small guest house!

This is the newest home in Marpo, and the landscaping is finally coming in-- it looks great!

Next door they are starting to finish the second floor of their home. They had the lower level finished when I arrived on Tinian, but only recently began the top floor.

There is always a great view from up on Marpo. I think they call this outcropping Lion's head

This home is being remodeled. It was once all blue, like the wall, now it has been repainted and looks like a brand-new home.

I discovered yet another goat... I have been told that many of the locals get goats for the Flame Tree festival. In fact, some even make the arduous journey to Goat Island to catch goats and bring them to Tinian, for the Flame Tree festival (there really is a reason they call it Goat Island...).

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