We continued along passing by prior residences stopping to say hello to family and friends. Some places seemed familiar others not so much. The clinic was now n the old primary school location The current environment did not bring back any memories so I had to visualize how it was. The only place still standing… Read More Visiting Linstead

Everyone woke up early and had a wonderful Caribbean breakfast to start our day. Chatter and laughter, photo opportunity while we wait for the late comers. We knew it was going to be a good day when Gail in her excitement stumbled and Patrick our bus driver caught her. If he was not in the… Read More Linstead here we come

Well time is slipping by so have to catch up before my next trip. On Thursday Gail and Gene arrived to dad to the excitement of meeting and greeting friends we remembered and friends we didn’t remember. We continued to finalize plans for Friday ‘s visit to Linstead. The Dillon family arrived for a day… Read More Linstead Reunion continued

The idea of a reunion of Linstead had been thrown around for quite a while so finally Yvonne and Owen took the lead. Soon Horatio came aboard and established a website. After months of reaching out to Linstonians across the world we arrived in Runaway Bay at the Grand Bahia Principe. There were seventeen (17)… Read More Linstead reunion June 2019

So it was time for lunch and another true Philippines cuisine. The Parilya restaurant was located in an area by the ocean that is building. Therefore not crowded and made for a relaxing dining experience. Most meals include soup which contains different stuff like noodles, vegetables and meat or chicken depending on where you eat.… Read More City tour of Cebu continued

I attended my first Philippino wedding and in the Philippines to bout. I attended an anniversary celebration before in the US but not a wedding. I spent time with some of the relatives while they got dolled up; there was a professional hairdresser and a professional make up artist , Cosmetologist. There were makeover of… Read More Wedding in the Philippines

So my friend and colleague Marife arrived in Cebu and was gracious enough to plan a day with me and her friend Jill and family so very nice of them. Our first stop was Fort San Pedro, we had planned to visit the town square but unfortunately there was some event so parking was not… Read More City tour in Cebu

I am impressed with the extensive security checks here. Upon entering the mall there is a security check of bags. Walked into Mark’s n Spencer store an officer is at the entrance a several others were seen walking through the store.We went to this hotel shangri-la Mactan before entering the grounds the car is checked… Read More Safety in Cebu

Enjoyed Japanese food with Susan and family so stuffed after. My friend who is a beer drinker is not on this trip so I enjoyed local beer for her.

Woke up to bright sunshine warm day. Stood outside of my hotel to take a look cars, public transportation and bikes. This is about 9am and look how busy.