Fu'una and Puntan

The latte period is the time of homes built on top of the latte. That kept critters out, and let air flow nicely through the home, this is called Guma' Higai.&nbsp;

Our ancestors are still alive in our hearts and their spirits dwell in the Taotamona tree. Always ask for permission before entering the boonies. Be respectful to our ancestors and ancient ones who created our island.

After creating the land with her brother's body and the moon and sun, and the rainbow, she allowed her grief to overwhelm her. Those tears made rivers and ponds. 

Fu'una Rock in Umatac is where she remains to this day. Giving life to all creatures and Chamoru people from her soul.&nbsp;

"All the little boys and girls know the story of Fu'una and Puntan. My nana told it to me several times," he said while standing in front of the mural.

As the Chamorus travel throughout the Pacific, as far as Japan, weapons were needed for protection. The sling stone was used as self defense and for hunting.

"Did you know the first huts were built without latte?" He asked us on a tour through the Guam Museum. That time is called pre latte, obviously.&nbsp;

With 2,000 different islands in the Micronesia, there are different cultures in each and different languages, yet they all have the same canoes. The Sakman is the seafaring canoe that seeded Micronesia.

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