[10 September, 2022]
Second day at the beach starts with a hearty breakfast and later in the morning, more time in the water. Then it’s lunch at Kahel Resort and some time to visit with an old friend whom I haven’t seen for almost 30 years!
Weekend at the Beach, Part 2
Weekend at the Beach, Part 1
[9 September, 2022]
Quick descent from the mountains and the city of pines, and it’s off to the beach! After a quick check-in at Aureo Resort in San Fernando, La Union, it’s lunch beach-side at Kabsat and a late frolic at the beach into the golden hour. The day ends with a spectacular sunset, a daily happening around these parts.
Foodtripping and Sightseeing in the City of Pines
[7 September, 2022]
A quick check-in at our Airbnb and it’s off to more Filipino food and then rounding up the sights and specialties of Baguio City.
Road Trip to Baguio
[7 September, 2022]
City traffic and the tropical heat give way to the milder breezes and rice fields of Central Luzon as we drive up north towards the Cordillera Mountains and finally, the cooler temps of the City of Pines, Baguio City, the summer capital of the Philippines.
Chinatown Food Crawl
[6 September, 2022]
A fun afternoon with a couple of my nephews exploring Manila’s Chinatown, the world’s oldest Chinatown, and sampling several of its many culinary delights.
Nephews and Nieces
[5 September, 2022]
An evening out at Bonifacio Global City (BGC) with nephews and nieces, and more Filipino food at Romulo Cafe.
Walking the Urban Jungle
[5 September, 2022]
My 3-mile walk this morning was not on the usual lush trails of an Ohio metro park but on the muggy and busy streets of my hometown, Makati City. Lush, nonetheless, but an urban jungle kind of lush.
A Family Affair
[4 September, 2022]
Sunday, family day. A visit to remember and honor departed family members, then a big family lunch for a very rare multi-generational get-together.
A Little Get-Together
[3 September, 2022]
Catching up with good friends I go way back with always involves some great food, seasoned with corny jokes and old brags.
Love Me a Little Pampering
[2 September, 2022]
It wouldn’t be a proper 1st day in Manila without a luxurious foot spa experience.
Dining Like A Locavore
[2 September, 2022]
First proper meal in Manila was lunch with family at Locavore with its modern interpretation of classic Filipino cuisine. In a word … scrumptious!
Manila!
[1 September, 2022]
Touchdown Philippines! A misty, steamy, and rainy Manila greeted me upon arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). And so begins a month-long visit to the motherland!
Acura NSX - Type S
[28 August, 2022]
A friend stopped by on Sunday with the new Acura NSX Type S. A real treat with all its bells and whistles! My MDX was happy to see its sexy sibling.
Ribeyes and Cheesecake
[25 August, 2022]
Classic favorites for a good friend’s birthday: sous vide-style ribeyes and Basque burnt cheesecake..
A Sunny Outlook
An Elevated Egg Breakfast Sandwich
Today’s breakfast was creamy, cheesy, crispy bacon-y, and egg-y. All on a toasted, buttery brioche bun.
Brisket Friday
Smoked a couple of briskets overnight on Thursday for (a) a family dinner on Friday, and (b) a promised gift for a friend whose wedding I wasn't able to attend due to a schedule conflict. In the end, both parties were extremely pleased with the result.
Another K BBQ Weekend
Another Korean BBQ this past weekend, this time, with Jeremy, who, back in his JBAD days, was part of the awesome design team that worked on my house. He and his wife also brought over everything needed for an evening’s worth of old-fashioneds.
Summer 'Spring Cleaning'
Spent the afternoon this past Friday cleaning up and organizing my wardrobe and walk-in closet, and ended up with 3 large garbage bags of clothes, shoes, etc. for donation. Yesterday, dropped them off at the Volunteers of America (VoA) drive-through donation center in town. My good deed for the day.
Founding Brothers
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