Lost Village

With old buildings near our homes, we decide to explore some of these buildings in our "lost village" hike. Here is a series of old buildings we find on our hike recently. An enthusiastic crowd gather on Sunday morning anxious to take to journey to the past.

Pre-hike photo shows Penny and Doc, Thor, Indie, Doug, Ewok, Giggles, Sparky, Cutie, Chops, CC, RedEye, Explorer.

Down the road we go.

First Japanese era building, just off the road in the boonies.

Cutie, Thor, Ewok, and Chops looking around at this old building. The strings of crane origami indicates previous visitors had been there.  

Fallen pillars and concrete blocks everywhere.

almost modern toilet.

We continue into the boonies to another building nearby.

A narrow and rickety railing leading up to the second floor of this building.

Stairway leading to a long hallway.

The roof top is now completely covered with vines and ground cover. 

Doug, Chops, Penny, and Doc pause and enjoy the quiet surrounding..

The main room is clear of debris, and shows signs of having been visited upon with respect.

An amazing wall of detailed sketches for tool storage.

Old gate posts

Continuing on to the next discovery.

Old shell casing.

Up and down the hills,  the search continues.

A great view of Managaha.

Indie taking photos, an unfinished structure in the background.

Sharing an orange at our usual snack break. 

Making our way back.

A foxhole on the hill side overlooking Tanapag.

A little rest before we head back.

Back to the start: Penny, Doc, Thor, Chops, RedEye, Ewok, Rexplorer, Doug, CC.

Front: Indie, Giggles, Cutie.

A short hike of 2.87 miles with lots of stops and exploration that takes 3 hr. 18 min. 13 seconds!