One of the strangest things on Guam is the presence of the mundane so near the improbably sublime.Like, for example, this gnarly tree on the grounds of the Hilton (Guam Resort & Spa) in Tumon -- the Japanese-tourist playground alternately forested with ostentatious hotels, kitschy dining establishments with flavorless and forgettable food, seedy bars and x-rated massage parlors.
Also on the grounds of the Hilton, this deep and surprisingly accessible hole, which lurks just at the top of the hotel's grounds along Pale San Vitores road.
You can't tell from these rather blurry photos just how deep it is, but it's actually quite unnerving when you're standing on the edge of it looking in.
It's called Devil's Punchbowl and it's awesome that you got to see it. Most people don't even know it's there. I rappelled it once with some friends. I want to go back and do it again. It looks 3 times larger from the inside.
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