Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Up on the ridge

Last week we went to a ridge near the school. There was an amazing view. You could see practically the whole island.


Well, apparently the Japanese during World War II thought it had a pretty amazing view also and that it would make a great defense because there were trenches and big holes up on the ridge. It was pretty over grown and we had to be careful where to walk , so we wouldn't fall in to a hole covered by plants. A lot of the holes were empty but some of them still had Anti-aircraft guns in them.
David decided to clear one of the holes out so we could get a better look at the gun. It was pretty rusted but we discovered that it still moved up and down. Which was pretty cool. So, we of course all had to get pictures as the "gun man". It was so cool!

1 comment:

joni said...

that view of the island is absolutely GORGEOUS! i almost wish i was there...until i remember that i have my ocean over here to watch sunrises over. glad you're having a great time there!