Wednesday, May 12, 2004

Majuro (Marshall Islands)

Woke up in Waikiki this morning. Had breakfast at Denny's (0745L ?) before checking out of the Outrigger Reef.  We then headed to Hickam Field and departed with nice weather (as usual for the Hawaiian Islands). One big difference: this was my first time taking the "Southern Route" and that made the day very interesting. We stopped for gas on a small island in the Marshalls - water, water, water, water, landing... There was a German guy who did almost everything there, including pumping fuel and providing other services. After getting airborne again, we made it into Guam pretty early.  This time, we are staying at the Hyatt Regency at Tumon Bay (checked in at 1745L). Most of the others were mad that we were so far down the beach from our normal hotel.  I guess they were annoyed that they had to take taxis to the "fun"...  For my part, I was happy staying at our hotel, which had a great buffet with "free flowing wine." I like this place!