From the island of Saipan in the Northern Marianas, I made my way to the neighboring island of Tinian in a…Piper PA-32-300 Cherokee Six
The Piper PA-32-300 Cherokee Six is a single-engine, fixed landing gear, light aircraft manufactured in the United States by Piper Aircraft. These aircraft are used for passenger flights between Tinian and Saipan, and cargo flights throughout the Mariana Islands.
In nine minutes flat, we arrived on Tinian—a definite hop, skip and jump journey from one island to the next. It was a very smooth and comfortable flight…oh how I wish my other flights were that easy! Finally, away with the compression bandages!
Thank you Star Marianas. Keep up the great service – because we need you!
From the airport into town – from north to south, it was cruising down “Broadway†with absolutely no traffic jams. In fact, there was only one car directly in front of us.
Yes, the main roadway on Tinian is called Broadway!
From its waters to its flowers, the colors of Tinian were all so vibrant.
And oh what a pleasant surprise to have stepped into one of the most tastefully decorated self-contained lodgings I have ever stayed at—the Tinian Garden Bed & Breakfast!
It has an executive-style living room:
a large dining area:
a fully furnished, spacious kitchen:
laundry facilities where you can get all your personal gear cleaned up without having to line up:
And private rooms that are immaculate and thoughtfully appointed with love, care and attention.
The Tinian Garden Bed & Breakfast…a delightful place indeed to stay when in Tinian.
A few steps away located just next door is the Tinian Western Lodge.
Where you will see decor straight out of a western movie set, and yes, you can also do the two-step there as well. So be sure to pack those boots!
At their saloon-like resto…
You will find good all-American burgers, hotdogs, fries and pumpkin pie. A wide selection of delicious Asian, Italian and Pacific dishes are also available.Â
But on the top of my list, is the best minestrone soup “West of the Mississippiâ€!
And the most delicious crispy fried noodles east of the Yangtze!
It’s all there, at the Bar-K-Diner…
from America to Pacifica to Asia to Europa!Â
Who would have thought?!
And if you can’t dine in, they made sure you can drive-in!
How good is that?!
In addition, the Lodge has a 60 seat capacity conference center furnished with audio/visual equipment and catering. Perfect for retreats, business meetings, seminars and private parties—and yes, even Zumba!
Many of the meals are made with fresh organic fruits and vegetables direct from the local Triple J Tinian Farms.
Everything from lettuce, cabbage, zucchini, onions, chillies, bitter melon, watermelon, papayas, bananas, okra, eggplant, lemongrass, basil, green beans, silk squash, beets, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, pumpkins, upo and cantaloupe are all grown. Â
How much more can you ask for?!
And to get me through the farm grounds, I was riding those horsepowers with thrills and excitement!
I’m good for another visit back to Tinian.
Gotta love my dear friend’s life…
We are ALL happyâ¤ï¸
YEHAH!
