Joyce McClureJun 6, 20224 min readA Pedacito Of Latte Stones – Icon Of Guam’s Ancient Chamorro CultureMost cultures have iconic symbols that represent their history. For several Pacific islands, large stone monoliths carved by ancient...
Joyce McClureMar 9, 20225 min readA Pedacito Of The Tallest Place On Earth, Guam, MicronesiaWhen friends in the states ask what Guam is like, I reply, “It’s like Miami.” Hot, humid, and the ocean is right out there. And there....
Joyce McClureJan 10, 20223 min readA Pedacito Of One Of The Most Authentic Cultural Celebrations In The WorldThe long, low sound of the conch shell announces the beginning of Yap Day, an annual holiday set aside to celebrate the unique culture of...
Joyce McClureNov 19, 20212 min readA Pedacito Of The Sweet-Smelling Flower Crowns And Garlands Of YapWhen I first arrived at Yap International Airport after midnight on one of only two weekly flights from Guam, the air was hot and humid....
Joyce McClureNov 5, 20214 min readA Pedacito Of Yap, MicronesiaYap? Where’s that? In Micronesia. Oh, you’re moving to Indonesia. No, Micro….Micronesia…in the far western Pacific Ocean just above the...