It was so windy they were predicting a huge storm. The schools were closed and govt employees were sent home. I thought I’d get stuck in paradise.
Category Archives: Travels
50th Part II
Six months after Mommie & Daddy’s Golden Wedding Anniversary party (I) in the Philippines, Auntie Puring hosted another party (II) in San Diego coinciding with the actual wedding date, December 27. I got sick so I wasn’t planning on going but it was an important party so I couldn’t miss it. It was great to …
Vegas – Winter Wonderland
I had to go to Las Vegas on Wednesday, in what I thought would be a quick day trip. I took a jacket thinking it might be a little cold at night and wouldn’t you know it, it snowed like you wouldn’t believe (well for Vegas). All outgoing flights were canceled and I didn’t bring …
Hawaii 2008
Byodo-in Temple
Byodo-in Temple in the Valley of the Temples, just outside of Kaneohe.
Balikbayan Box
Something that I believe is unique to the Philippine culture is the Balikbayan Box. Balik means returning, Bayan means home. For the most part they are universal in size 24 x 24 x 24. They are filled with precious goodies from the US to bring back home to friends and family. Courier services will deliver Balikbayan …
Weekend Pass
Ah, it was a quick visit for Mommie. Today we had a leisurely Pilipino breakfast of fried eggs, rice and smoked Trout. After some last minute shopping to fill her Balikbayan Box (more on this later) we had dinner at Il Fornaio in Burlingame. Then it was off to the SFO to bid her goodbye.
Mommie is here
Sandy just picked up Mommie from SFO and true to form we have our priorities straight… we got take out from Popeye’s.
Lake Tulloch
Had some business in Sonora and on the way back I took a detour to Lake Tulloch. Because of the time of day I couldn’t get a good shot of the lake.
Champagne Room
While in Phoenix at the gas station filling up my rental car I came across a large number of men’s club ads. It reminded me of Vegas where it’s just openly flaunted out in the street. Of course I had to pick up a couple, just for the blog you know.