Archive for 'Philippines'
Protected: Enjoying the Pool
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Posted: June 1st, 2009 under Family, Manila, Philippines.
Tags: Aliciya, Manila, Philippines, Swimming, Tatyana
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Receptions and Memorial Day
The Ambassador loves Basketball, so when the Harlem Globetrotters came to town, she had them to her residence for a reception. This is Skyscraper Alleyne, together with Tanya and I, and two friends from the embassy. At 7’2″ Skyscraper is the tallest player on the team. and standing next to Tanya, Skyscraper looks like he’s […]
Posted: May 31st, 2009 under Manila, Philippines.
Tags: Larry, Manila, Philippines, Tatyana
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On the way home
Just a few pics from the road.
Posted: May 29th, 2009 under Family, Philippines, Vacation.
Tags: Aliciya, Family, Grandma, Philippines
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Protected: Hundred Islands
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Posted: May 29th, 2009 under Family, Philippines, Vacation.
Tags: Aliciya, Beach, Family, Grandma, Grandpa, Hundred Islands, Philippines, Tatyana
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Baguio
We stopped in Baguio on the way back. The American Ambassador’s Residence there is probably the most relaxing place in the Philippines.
Posted: May 28th, 2009 under Baguio, Family, Philippines, Vacation.
Tags: Aliciya, Baguio, Philippines, Tatyana
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Banaue Rice Terraces
The weather did not really cooperate with our trip to the rice terraces. It rained most of the time we were in Banaue, and the mist blocked the view. Still, we had a good time and got to show my parents one of the great heritage sites of the world. (Click on the thumbnail to […]
Posted: May 27th, 2009 under Family, Philippines, Vacation.
Tags: Aliciya, Banaue, Grandma, Grandpa, Philippines, Tatyana
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Road to Banaue
We went to Banaue to see the rice terraces. It’s a ten hour drive, but mostly through interesting country.
Posted: May 24th, 2009 under Family, Philippines, Vacation.
Tags: Family, Grandma, Philippines
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Swimming With Sharks
Of course, the primary reason for our trip to Albay and Sorsogon Provinces was to swim with the whale sharks, which we did the next day. It was pretty exciting. You go out in a boat, which searches the sea for one of the monsters (the largest of all sharks). Once you find one and […]
Posted: May 24th, 2009 under Family, Philippines, Vacation.
Tags: Albay, Aliciya, Family, Grandma, Grandpa, Larry, Philippines, Tatyana
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Albay Province
We flew down to Albay Province to swim with the whale sharks. My friend, Joey Salceda is the Governor of Albay, and he was kind enough to meet us and have breakfast with us. We took the very first flight down there, and as we headed out to the airport at the crack of dawn […]
Posted: May 10th, 2009 under Family, Philippines, Vacation.
Tags: Albay, Aliciya, Cagsawa, Family, Grandma, Grandpa, Mayon, Philippines, Tatyana
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Aliciya’s Birthday
Aliciya knew exactly what she wanted to do for her birthday this year — she wanted a costume and swimming party. So we had it at the Embassy’s Seafront compound, and she invited her friends to wear their costumes and bring their swimsuits along. She had a great time, and I think they all did, […]
Posted: May 10th, 2009 under Celebration, Manila, Philippines.
Tags: Aliciya, Birthday, Manila, Philippines, Tatyana
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