Discovery Day

I was listening to the Radio this afternoon while driving the students around and the DJ was talking about a 3 day weekend. I didn't have any idea what he could possibly be talking about. But Lo and Behold there is a Guam Holiday called Discovery Day on Monday.

Discovery Day symbolizes the landing of the Portuguese captain-general Ferdinand Magellan at Umatac bay on March 6, 1521. Sailing for the Spanish crown, Magellan stayed for three days on Guam before resuming his quest to circumnavigate the globe. A re-enactment and mini-carnival is held every year in Umatac around March 6, much to the delight of young and old. This year it is Sunday but the 1st Monday is the official government holiday.

We don't get the day off of school but aparently the DJ gets the day off. I will be curious to find out who else will be closed.