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MAY 17, 2015: PUNTAN LAGGUA

The old Japanese WW II bunker near Cow Town is definitely showing its age. I would not be surprised if we loose this landmark and reminder of our rich history soon. Beyond the bunker: Great waves at Puntan Laggua.
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This old bunker, built during WW II by the Japanese to stand sentinel over this beach, is getting closer and closer to giving up its ghost.
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This old bunker, built during WW II by the Japanese to stand sentinel over this beach, is getting closer and closer to giving up its ghost.

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  • This old bunker, built during WW II by the Japanese to stand sentinel over this beach, is getting closer and closer to giving up its ghost.
  • In the past, I never hesitated to step in under the roof.<br /> <br /> Feel free to Tweet, Share, or Like any photos herein.<br /> Also, if you are interested in obtaining prints you can order them directly online: Just click Buy above and choose what product you would like.
  • Over the past year or so, there seems to have been considerably accelerated aging of this thing. It appears much more precarious than what it used to.
  • In WW II days, the roof extended over where I am as I take this photo. I don't know if it was blasted open, or if it just fell from weathering. More likely the former, since there were probably Japanese soldiers manning this place, shooting at any approaching invaders. However, I suspect that the remainder may not remain much longer.
  • You see Suicide Cliff to your upper left. The spouting horn (blow hole) to your right is always amazing. The lower "cliff" wall you see water running over extends out from what I call the First Cut (because it is the first sizable inlet you come to on this hike).
  • Spouting horn spouting at same time as wave crashing on the other side of First Cut.
  • Ordinarily, when the waves are larger than usual here, constant winds blow copious salt mist shore-ward, making it impossible to get good photos without getting your camera and lens totally drenched. Today, because of the fact that Typhoon Dolphin had passed a couple of days before, wind currents were different than usual. Didn't totally solve the salt spray problem, but made it much better.
  • The little crack where you see the line of water shooting up is one of my favorite things on Saipan (sometimes it is the little things, you know!). When a wave crashes against the shore (as you see to your right), it apparently increases pressure in an underwater chamber, which shoots the water out this tiny crack. (Tiny as far as width. Probably about 20 or 30 feet long, however)
  • Here is Second Cut. Think you can guess why I call it that?
  • Now for some wave photos. My favorite place for wave-watching.
  • I call this kind of wave, with the glass-like appearance, a Chihuly wave. If you ever hike this way with me, you may hear me every once in a while as I point at a wave, shout "Chihuly!" If you know who Dale Chihuly is, you probably know why. If not, take the time to Google him, and I think you will understand.
  • Not a Chihuly, but an impressive wave anyway.
  • Awwwwwwe-some!
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  • A short video, if you would like a little review.<br /> <br /> Click on the triangle and give it a little time. Quality and need for buffering will depend on your internet speed. Some wind noise, but beautiful waves and water spout. I hope you enjoyed you visit here at Optimimagery.com. Please come back!
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