Exploring Guam's Geology and a visit to Talofofo Caves

In contrast to the limestone geology of the north, southern Guam is dominated by volcanic features.

Rich Olmo, an expert on the geology and archaeology of the region, used an old Japanese observation site from WW II to orient our studies.

Renee learned, close up, about the cutting qualities of sword grass.

Spanish cannon were never called upon to protect Umatec Bay

Rich was on the restoration team that evaluated this archaeological significance of this site.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The network of caves and limestone geology in Talofofo provided a great chance to learn about the geology first hand.

 

 

We found a number of pictographs near Talofofo Caves

Lehua seemed happy to get back to the sunshine

Heading up to Belly Crawl was an adventure unto itself

 

Lizzy emerged in good shape

Even Eva struggled to make the last pitch

The "Belly Crawl Gang", 2/2/02