I sure hope today is the beginning of a new era in this country.
Hopeful
Mondate
Today both Sandy and I had business in Sacramento. The timing was great so we met on a lunch date at Caffé Italia in Davis. Sandy had soup and salad. I had the chicken and bacon ranch pizza. We didn’t really eat that desert, I just ordered it so I could photograph it for the blog you know.
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 Boxes door to door for about $65.00 with no weight limitations. Although it could take 30 days for the box to arrive.
Whenever sending a relative off from SFO, I would always look up at the monitor to locate the Philippine Airlines counter. Now I just look for the rows with Balikbayan Boxes.
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.
Pacific Grove
Had a little work in Monterey today. Afterwards I made a quick drive out to Pacific Grove… I think I’ll have to bring Sandy next time. Perhaps a weekend date?
Blooming
Shot this with the G10 this morning, I’m quite happy with my new compact camera.
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.
G10-ing
As I mentioned previously, I got a used Canon G9 and then a week later the G10 came out. Well yesterday I had to go and get the G10. The used G9 shall go on ebay. Regardless these are the 1st photos from the G10.
Next month my 5D Mark II – Dude Killer will be shipped, I can’t wait.
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.
