More questions? More answers!
Inspired by a viewer’s comment on the “Q&A on the Beach” video: @michealdean3963 • 2 days ago “Love the sound of the waves in the background. Relaxing. This will be my sleep video now to listen before i sleep.”
So, the next day I created this:
Check it out! Actual sounds. Continuous video (no loops).along with accidental guest appearances at 28:35 and 55:40 Escape to the serene beauty of Saipan with this one-hour video of soothing sea sounds by the seashore. Recorded on a peaceful Sunday morning at Micro Beach, the gentle rhythm of the waves creates the perfect ambiance for relaxation, meditation, work, or sleep. Let the tranquil sounds transport you to this tropical paradise, whether you’re longing for a connection to home, considering relocating to Saipan, or simply seeking a calming escape from the day’s stresses. Immerse yourself in a soothing, serene, Sunday sanctuary while you work or drift off to sleep.
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360° Fly-Around of Tinian’s North Field!
Join me and recent tour guests on a 360° Fly-Around of Tinian’s North Field which features historic WWII Runway Able from which the B-29 Bomber, Enola Gay, took off to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. See what it looks like 80 years later.
Subscriber Michael D is considering moving to Saipan from the states and wants to know if his favorite foods and other products are available here! Let’s help him discover the reality as we shop around Saipan!
A LETTER FROM THE FONT. A father and son from stateside (my tour clients) made a pilgrimage to visit the sites of the Battle of Saipan in which a relative (Joseph Crnkovic) died. Here’s the story I provided to one of the local English-language papers with copies of the 3-page letter from a frontline 2nd Marines combatant who was with Joseph in his last moments:
Marianas Variety:
https://www.mvariety.com/lifestyle/a-letter-from-the-front-honoring-corporal-crnkovic-and-the-battle-of-saipan/article_a6d4600c-c0ed-11ef-9e5a-d3071b7dfeb0.html
Also in the Saipan Tribune:
https://www.saipantribune.com/news/local/honoring-corp-crnkovic-and-the-battle-of-saipan/article_7538bdc8-c0ec-11ef-9e27-831d53c95b82.html
Recent tour clients Alex & Ryan experienced Saipan as well as Tinian ealier this month. One of the highlights of my “Tinian to Hiroshima” tour involves driving on this historic runway activities from which changed the course of World War II and human history.
As a result of planned renovation and repaving of the runways for an increased military presence on the island, public access may likely be restricted in the near future.
This is a unique drone’s eye perspective of the runways filmed by Alex and graciously shared with followers of the DiscoverSaipan blog and Youtube channel!
Are you on Saipan or know someone who is? Are you ordering products on the internet and having them shipped to Saipan? Be careful, this bit of new information might just save you hours of frustration, and weeks and even months of unnecessary delay!
Are/were you ever living on Saipan? Do you recognize the two statues from these 1944 photos? Where are they now?
The Story: Eighty years ago, Manny Rosa–a member of the Construction Battalion (Seabees) who were stationed here after the Battle of Saipan–contributed his artistic and carpentry talents to restoring and repairing some of the religious statues here on island. Eighty years later, his grandson Jordan Rosa is making a pilgrimage and wishes to find these two statues his grandfather worked on. Are they in a family collection, buried/decomissioned by the church, off island in the mainland or other Pacific island, or are they in storage somewhere? If you have information on what happened to or the present location of either of these statues, please contact walt@discoversaipan.com text (670) 484-2801 as soon as possible!
The artist
Manuel Francis Rosa. Often called ‘Manny’ or ‘Pete’. Chief Petty Officer 137th Battalion, 595th CBMUsmall statue:
The man on the left is Herb, who helped Manny restore this statue. Manny Rosa, on the right received national press for restoring religious statues while on Saipan during his spare time. This is the last statue prior to being restored.
large statue:
CPO Rosa (left) and Herb restoring one of the statues.
Manuel Francis Rosa. Often called ‘Manny’ or ‘Pete’. Chief Petty Officer 137th Battalion, 595th CBMU
small statue:The man on the left is Herb, who helped Manny restore this statue. Manny Rosa, on the right received national press for restoring religious statues while on Saipan during his spare time. This is the last statue prior to being restored.
large statue:CPO Rosa (left) and Herb restoring one of the statues.
A few bonus photos:
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Your Free Gifts!
YOUR FREE GIFTS!
In appreciation of your support helping the @discoversaipan Youtube channel achieve the 1,000 subscriber milestone (and even if you didn’t subscribe), you can receive a free copy of There’s Something About Saipan! A Visitor’s Guide To Fantastic Facts, Tantalizing Trivia, Startling Statistics, Dramatic Diaries and Hair-raising History From America’s Most Colorful Island Territory!” by Walt Goodridge, the Jamaican on Saipan!
And as we say in Jamaica, to give you a “likkle brawta” (something extra), I’ll also throw in a copy of Ducks in a Row??? How To Find the Courage to Finally Quit Your Soul-draining, Life-sapping, Energy-depleting, Freedom-robbing Job Now…before It’s Too Late…and Live Passionately Ever After! just in case you need a little motivation and inspiration to execute your own escape from the rat race to find your special paradise!
Once you confirm your email address, it will take a few minutes for the system to process before receiving A SEPARATE email titled “Your Freebies!”
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We did it! 1,000 Youtube Subscribers!
Thanks to all who’ve subscribed and who’ve hung in there to help the DiscoverSaipan Youtube channel reach a community milestone of 1,000 subscribers! Once we get the official confirmation (in about 48 hours), and we’re in the safe zone (1,002+ subscribers) to account for any who may unsubscribe, I’ll have a free gift for everyone! What do I mean, “everyone?” I’ll let Gary Oldman clarify:
[From one of my favorite movies, Leon, The Professional.]