Christmas Dinner 2007

Merry Christmas!!

Not as much work as it appears.

Lights on the Bay

The lights on the waterfront of Manila Bay. We went sailing on the bay with 12 of our friends to celebrate Casey and my birthdays.

Bright Lights of Ginza

Almost like being at Time Square, only no Yellow Cabs. Tokyo is very nice in October.

Bridge to the Palace

This is the bridge to the entrance of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. I was my only free day to wander around the city and as luck would have it, it was the only day that was not sunny. It rained all day in fact.

Keeping Cool!

When it comes to playing in the pool, Kodi thinks she is a puppy all over again.

Cock-A-Doodle-Do

They say the best Cocks come from the United States. Who am I to argue?! As an interesting sidenote, the coliseum is the same one that hosted the infamous "Thrilla in Manila" back in 1975.

Birthday Woes...

Nickie tried to keep here birthday a secret, but I am terrible with keeping such sectets. So we forced her to endure a night of good food, good wine and great friendships.

Casey made it safe and sound.

It's not a party unless Tonji and Angelo are there.

Friends helping us welcome Casey to the Philippines.

Beautiful beach of Boracay.

Flock of cockatoos raid the mango tree in the backyard on hot February afternoon.

Plowing.

New roof on the boat house.

Laundry day at the river.

Resting at the boat house.

Not sure $3 is worth a ride on this not so seaworthy vessel.

Pagsanjan Falls with Scott and Josette. Trip number 1.

Cool dragonfly!

$660p for a bunka boat ride to the falls, about $14.50US. Expect to get a little wet.

Haulin' Drew's ass over the rapids.

Pagsanjan Falls with Drew, Linzi and Cassidi. Trip number 2.

Makaiti City is where we live and spend most of our time.