Latte Stones and Ruins

After our fabulous luncheon at Julie's we headed for Agana to pick Aaron up from work.  He wasn't ready yet so we explored Latte Stone Park and the ruins of Plaza de Espana which was the Governor's Palace during Spanish occupation.

Latte Stones are pillars on which ancient Chamorro houses were constructed as early as 500 A.D. They have become a signature of Guam and the Northern Marianas Islands. Customarily, bones of the ancient Chamorro's and their possessions, such as jewelry or canoes were buried below the stones.

Most of the palace was destroyed during the shelling of Hagatna during the retaking of Guam in World War II. There are three structures still standing including the three-arch gate to Almacen (Arsena), the Azotea or back porch, and the Chocolate House. 

Fallout Shelter near Latte Stones

Chocolate House

Gate to Almacen