Tinian only has one village, San Jose, which is located at the Southern end. The North end is covered by the ruins of what was the largest airfield in the world during WWII. It was from this airfield that the U.S. launched their nuclear attack on Japan.
Rented Scooters are the best (and funnest) way to see the island
This is Taga Beach. Its right across the street from the Dynasty Hotel. They have a really cool spot above the beach where you can jump off into the ocean.
Another view of Taga Beach.
This old bell tower is in the center of San Jose village.
The Tinian Democrat Headquarters has seen better days.
Just outside the village they have this old engine and prop from a Japanese zero.
Close-up of the prop.
Close-up of the engine.
The Japanese have built shinto shrines like this all across Saipan and Tinian. They are supposed to comfort the lost souls of the Japanese soldiers who died here.
This is a Latte stone at the "House of Taga". Latte stones were used to support the homes of the ancient Chamarros. These giant stones supposedly were part of a great chief's home. These Latte stones are a very prevalent part of Chamarro culture and appear everywhere in local art, architecture and even on our flag.
A fallen Latte stone.
We found these scale models of the two nuclear bombs dropped on Japan behind our hotel. Rach is standing next to the model of "Little Boy".
Me standing next to the scale replica of "Fat Man".
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