2007 Philippines - family vacation

Friday, August 10, 2007

Breakfast at Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City

Deric enjoys some fresh calamansi fruit (a Philippine lime). Excellent for squeezing into fruit juice or onto BBQ'ed meat.

Razel is holding a rambutan fruit. It looks a bit like a strawberry that needs a haircut, but the skin easily peels off revealing a white fruit surounding an irregularly shaped seed.

Wiki links: Rambutan; Calamansi

Mt. Apo - tallest peak in the Philippines

9,692 feet tall - the first peak on the left. This is included in the view right out our hotel window.

Wiki link: Mt. Apo

Jet Lag...

4:30AM - "Daddy, I'm hungry... I want french fries lang."

Probably because he is often asleep during supper time.

Asleep at supper time...

Thursday, August 9, 2007

Attended a baptism

Baptism of Joy's nephew in Cebu

After the baptism, we had luncheon at a local reception hall.

I noticed the sound system...

Acoustic cannon hanging from the wall...

I need one of these...

Mandarin Tea Garden - Davao City

Mandarin Tea Garden is a local chain that features Philippine treats such as Halo-Halo (mixed-up ube ice cream, ice, fruit, etc.), steamed buns, fried rice, pork asado, and much more. A complete lunch for five is about $10 and is totally delicious.

Davao City

Easy flight from Cebu to Davao. Smooth all the way, no problems.

Cebu airport waiting for flight to Davao City

We're at the Cebu airport waiting for our internal flight to Cebu (Cebu Pacific flight 5J595, 9 Aug, departs 10:10am).

I'm in a lounge that offers free Internet access and PCs. Better Internet access than I have at home...

Later.