tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87890410806713139662011-11-27T16:42:34.928-08:00Photo blog of my trips, vacations, thoughts and family.Ceciliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13564498645977444585noreply@blogger.comBlogger1181100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8789041080671313966.post-21673351066718654002009-11-25T15:16:00.001-08:002009-11-25T15:28:56.625-08:00

Former Senate president Franklin Drilon (center) swears in Iloilo City Vice Mayor Jed Mabilog (right) to the Liberal Party. Drilon endorsed the three Js: Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas for Congressman, Mabilog for mayor, and Jamjam Baronda for vice mayor. (Photo by Tara Yap)By Francis Allan L. Angelo, The Daily Guardian 11.26.2009

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Photo by Tara YapTreñas-Mabilog alliance ‘awkward but necessary’By Francis Allan L. Angelo of Daily Guardian, 11.25.2009The political alliance of Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas and Vice Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog looks awkward “but a necessary step” to continue the gains and plans of the present administration. Treñas and Mabilog formally announced their alliance at the City Mayor’s Office

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Iloilo City Vice Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog announces his candidacy for city mayor in the 2010 elections at the UP Visayas auditorium in Iloilo City Monday. He is joined by his wife Ma. Victoria, daughter Patricia and son Jonathan Felix Miguel.

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2010 Iloilo City Major... JED PATRICK MABILOG ???

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JUST FOR FUN BUT SO TRUE....ENJOY!A friend named “Maeng Ni” posted this. Lahat ng sinabi niya nakakatuwa at totoo, kung OFW ka tiyak makakarelate ka.Akala ng mga tao na nasa Pilipinas kapag nasa DUBAI ka akala nila madami ka ng pera ng langis. Ang totoo, madami kang utang, dahil credit card lahat ang gamit mo sa pagbili mo ng mga gamit mo. Kailangan mo gumamit ng credit card Kasi naubus na ang

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Audio Streaming AKSYON RADYO ILOILO, DYOK 720 kHzFor live updates and latest Iloilo News click here: http://aksyonradyoiloilo.net/

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By: Henry F. Funtecha, Ph.D. of The News TodayMolo, Iloilo: Its prominent place in history Although the town of Molo, which is now one of the districts of the city of Iloilo, is small in size when compared to other towns, it played a giant role in the history of the Philippines. Its area is only 4,205,600 square meters (Angayen 1970) but it served in various periods as Iloilo’s trade center, as “

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No option but to start wearing reading/computer eye glass. Something got to do with age? Too much time spent in the computer? Not only at work but also at home. It took me 2 weeks to decide which eye glass to pick.

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Laughter is the best medicine so I am sharing to you signs you could only find in the Philippines so enjoy. Some pictures are not for kids so parents be aware! This are all just for fun!Funny signs from the net.

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100 years of molding the minds of Ilonggo youth and counting…The first public elementary school in the country. It was over 100 years ago when Mejica established Baluarte Elementary School .After working for big firms in Bacolod , Mejica returned to Iloilo in 1905 to establish a school for the children of his community.To raise money for the school, he organized the residents into an association

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I need a BREAK! Somewhere in an island where no telephone connection and no cellphone signal. I just need a break from all the worries and everyones problem. Where I could just relax, with no interruption!As long as there is a WIFI I will be okey.Just a thought, a wish and a dream.

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Independence Day (United States) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaIn the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs,

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What a stunt! I am not sure w/c one is prettier... the flower or the model?

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Take a short walk or monorail ride to this lively promenade that offers unique shopping and dining as well as nighttime excitement and activity. From AMC Theatres® to House of Blues® to ESPN Zone®, the Downtown Disney® District, located just outside the Theme Parks and near the hotels of the Disneyland® Resort, offers something for every member of your family from morning until after

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Summer is definitely here. We promised the boys we will take them to the park everyday after work IF they are good and well behave. So far we are in the park four days in a row. I am loving the sun but not the heat. A shot while being lazy down the grass. We take the boys bikes with us so they could ride it around for an hour while I relax and lay around underneath the tree. We have a little

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Centennial Resort and Convention Center in Alta Tierra a year after it got hit by Bagyong Frank.Centennial Resort also own Eon Centennial Plaza Hotel in Jalandoni Street, City Proper in Iloilo. (see http://www.thecentennialhotels.com.ph/) and correct me I am not mistaken also Centennial Villas in Sto. Nino Sur Arevalo, Iloilo City. Great place to held parties.Enough space to accommodate my family

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We are somehow planning for our retirement so while we were in Iloilo every chance we get we drove around checking out location. We wanted a house away from the City, away from the hustle and bustle and at the same time less than an hour driving distance away from the family.Our cousin, Manang Pat was our tour guide/realtor. She took us to Pavia. A lot of new and newly built subdivision after

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The airport is located 19 kilometers (12 mi) northwest of Iloilo City on a 188-hectare (460-acre) site in Barangay Duyan-Duyan, split between the municipalities of Cabatuan, where the airport proper is located, and Santa Barbara, where the airport entrance and access road are located.[3] The airport complex consists of a single runway, various administrative and maintenance buildings, waste

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Boracay is a tropical island about an hour's flight from Manila in the Philippines. Its long white sand beaches rival the best beaches of more popular destinations such as the Caribbean, the South Pacific as well as neighbouring Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Facilities are available to suit different levels of activity. For those wanting to just lounge around and take in some rays,

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Iloilo City visit, May 2009CJ called it his playground and JP said it's a Green House.

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Boracay Visit, May 2009During our last visit to Boracay we went on a boating trip around the island then our tour guide informed us that this resort is owned by Manny Pacquiao. I remember sometime last year Pacman was denying all of this that he does not own a resort in Boracay. O well! See official website at http://www.boracaywestcove.com/

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Boracay visit, May 2009You wish!!Pasalubongfor kidsMO2 in BoracayMandarin HotelViews from Island TourShangri-La's BoracayA man selling coconut in the middle of nowhereQuick stopThe Lolo and the BunsoThe Party People

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Iloilo City visit, May 2009It was a fun day for the kids. Lots of food, games & treats. Newspaper danceTrip to JerusalemPabitinPalayokCars PinataThe Famous "Hep Hep Hooray!"Surprised visit from Dave the Mascott Photo Op with DaveInflatable Balloon from Dave's Fun HouseFor Mascott and inflatable services contact Janice of Dave's Fun House at 09285624056. They have other inflatable designs so ask

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Iloilo City visit, May 2009So great knowing Cathay Pacific has a branch in Iloilo City. Not only for booking or selling ticket but also for seating arrangement and checking in. So next time you fly Cathay Pacific you don't have to worry about your returning flight. Located on General Luna, in the new Arthur Suites building. The telephone number is 335-1838. It's not really hard to find. They even

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Iloilo City visit, May 2009Here are some of the flowers in my garden in the Barrio. Some I don't know the name. Do you????GumamelaDaisyfrom a Bonsai CalachuchiOrchirds

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Iloilo City visit, May 2009An old old house Andoks in MoloA view of Molo Church

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Boracay visit, May 2009Price list from Gilbert, our tour guide When you happen to visit Boracay contact Gilbert @ 09217841602. He will give you the best price in town. (click on the picture above for pricing and extra humor)Banana Boat P150. pax Helmet Diving P500- paxParasailing P1,000.- pax4 hours Boating/Island Hopping - P2,000.- 20 paxFun Fun Fun in the Sun!

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Boracay visit, May 2009We stayed at Tan's Guesthouse per plan. We occupied the family room good for 10 adults. We also added another room good for 4 to fit us all. Kids are free. Upon arrival we were given welcome drinks and was offered free daily breakfast. What I love most about this place is so close to the white beach and in the center of everything.Our room is located at the 3rd floor.They

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Boracay visit, May 2009We rented a van good for 14 people not included the driver but we manage to fit 15 adults plus 5 kids on a 4 hours drive. Senior Citizens Rondalla boat to BoracayIt was a rainy day on our way to the boatride to Boracay

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Iloilo City visit, May 2009One way of keeping JP busy.

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Iloilo City visit, May 2009Good idea we thought of bringing this inflatable pool. It was like 10lbs. but really worth it. It kept the boys busy and fit a lot of kids.

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Bacolod trip to Mambukal, May 2009 the Coast Guard watch dog CJ's first real Bus Ride We occupied the whole bus to MambukalWe tought it will be a day trip but we end up staying overnight to an Aunt's house to really enjoy the trip. Thank god they opened SMCT in Bacolod. That really saved our overnight clothes and toiletries.

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Bacolod trip, May 2009 Family trip to Mambukalthe groupthe cottagesthe bath housethe butterfly gardenCaution: boiling mud areaOur tour guide is so handy. He took us to see the water falls, took our group pictures and also carried CJ going up the hills.the Dipping PoolSee the crowd taking a bath?You have to click on the picture to see the thousand of bats hanging on those trees.Best view ever6 a.m

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Bacolod trip, May 2009Have you ever been to Mambukal? Where they sell alot of flower along side of the street? Funny is they sell the flowers to the visitors but you are not allowed to bring it with you across the boat. Unless you are from Bacolod then you can enjoy the flowers you bought. So how about those like us travelling all the way from Iloilo? The lady vendor told me just to hide it. I

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Iloilo City visit, May 2009 Pine tree bought at SMCT for 250.00 pesos each. Hoping it will grow tall and straight on our next visit.

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Iloilo City visit, May 2009 Plaza Villa where plants are displayed and sold for a really good price. Happy plant vendor I always have fun buying plants from Villa Arevalo. I bought total of 6 assorted pots of plants for the total of 380.00 pesos. That includes 2 pot of white santan, some chinese kinda santan looking and this 2 other plants. ( I forgot the actual names)

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Iloilo City visit, May 2009

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Iloilo City visit, May 2009 May 4, 2009...Kids all ready and excited to attend there first Flores De Mayo. Dulcici is supposed to be for girls only. Thank god my boys did not realize they are the only boys inline. It was so cute and a memorable day for the barrio. Chel, CJ, JP and Alina with there favorite Lola, Lola Lita. There we about 200 or more kids attended this day. I think they know whose

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Iloilo City visit, May 2009 On a rainy day...

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Iloilo City visit, May 2009 To my dear sisters and brothers....looks familiar?

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Iloilo City visit, May 2009 Getting p500.- gasoline with full service, free windshield cleaning and a free bottled water.

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Iloilo City visit, May 2009 Shot taken while driving by Delgado Street, Iloilo City. I love it! (click on the picture for a better view)

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Iloilo City visit, May 2009 Kids having fun with new found pets. They are so amused and hystatic with all the little new found friends they have here in Iloilo. Bangi-Bangi baby duck

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Iloilo City visit, May 2009 So now I'm here.... Meet the Family!more pictures to come......

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Yes.... I am so excited they are finally done. All the expenses, stress, hardwork and the wait paid off. It was kinda different having all painted green with different shades but overall I think it does not look bad. It look refreshing and cool. Friday...Saturday....then arriving Sunday, Iloilo here we come.

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final touches I think it make a big difference...from just plain cement floor to this shiny kinda rubberized one. One more coat and it's done. Should be ready for our arrival on Sunday. Driving to LAX Friday 8 pm. Flying Cathay Pacific Saturday 1:50 am. via Hongkong. Arriving Manila 11:40 am. PAL connecting flight to Iloilo 4:20 pm. Should be home by 8-9 pm. after dinner.

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I am beginning to like Jimmy, the painter. I think he really did a great fine job. He did more than he supposed to. The deal is for him to paint the new house extension and the whole roof finding out he also painted the (old) dirty kitchen plus the whole side of the wall and the fence.See how shiny the ceiling now.... Jimmy the painter and To Maeng the carpenter now working hand in hand fixing

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First look I thought the color green used looks so bright but then it's not really bad after all. It looks more refreshing than anything else. Just right for the kind of weather Iloilo have right now. but then.....Not everything could be done so perfect. I was told and pictures was sent, floor starts cracking. According to my carpenter sometime this could happen when you use a thin coat of cement

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Now working on colors. Roof first coating Jessy the painter now finishing the wall before the final paint. Amakan ceiling painted varnish. avocado green???New gate still needs paint. I think the color will be the same as the roof.Looks like everything will be finished on time. I have few more things to add but has to wait for me to be there.

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All pack and ready to go... can't wait! It's been 2 years and 2 months the last visit to the Philippines. 18 DAYS TO BE EXACT..flying Cathay Pacific. This is the first time we will be flying with Cathay or any other airlines to Philippines. PAL price was way too high last January so we decided to fly with Cathay. ($470.- less per passenger compare to PAL) Then a big dissapoinment... I saw an ad

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Now counting days... 22 days to be exact and we'll be in Iloilo. I can't wait to see my project and see what else could be done.The flooring. Looks like tiles but it's not. The mixture used is almost all cement with a mixture of green color. Hopefully it will show more color when it dries.To Maeng still have few thing to do before this are all done. Few things too have to wait for us.We are

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I think this is way more than I expected. To Maeng is doing such a great job with out being monitored. I think he deserve a bonus, a case of San Miguel beer. So pulido! My nieces in Iloilo are already planning setting four madjong tables. Sounds good but I don't even know how to play tong its.Next is the flooring, almagre green.

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My pretty Bonsai tree They are now working on the flooring. It's really getting there... To Maeng had great ideas and I love it. I didn't expect this project to be this wide. First, all I wanted was an open air Lanai so the family have a place to hang and enough space to accomodate relatives visiting during our vacations. This is more than I expected. At least an inflatable pool will fit in

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Latest addition... Amakan weaving ceiling... made of bamboo skin. We choose to have Amakan ceiling to help cool the Lanai. Thingking of painting it natural barnis. What you think? Amakan reminds me of my Nipa Hut house before I left Iloilo Philippines year 1989. It was made of amakan wall, bamboo floor and nipa roof. I still have the picture somewhere. Hopefully I will remember and have it

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Yesh! Almost there! To Maeng thought all of this. Decorative bricks to give light in this space. Turned out pretty. Paint has to wait when I get there. Still undecided what color. This I have to share too! heheheThe old one we have is a Pilipino standard size and now been replaced with American standard size.Price for this is P7,100.More updates on the prices of the materials once I get hold of

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close to home

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Roof and cement floor all done. Next is the decorative bricks in between (corners) the wall and the ceiling to give some light inside this space.To Maeng getting instruction from me over the phone. I feel sorry for To Maeng. Not an easy task getting instructions over the phone. To Maeng measuring how wide the floor so he could estimate how many bags of cements and color for the flooring needed to

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Roofing is half way done but not the actual project. As you can see there is more to do, more to fix, more to spend. Ayayayayay!According to To Maeng three more days and roofing is done.

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Reserved, booked and paid 50% for 2 nights/3 days at Tans Guesthouse, Boracay. I think they are at station 2. Not a beach front but close enough. I've reseached and it's less than 2 minutes walk from the white sand. Close to D'Mall and Talipapa.We'll be in Boracay mid May with the family and more so I got the biggest room they have. Family room for 10 (kids below 7 yrs. old free) with kitchen for

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Even we only visit not as often as we want we always maintain our plants in our house back home in Iloilo with the help of my hubby's sister, Tato.My hubby loves plants and lucky he have a green thumb. See below pictures and you will know what I mean. I have to research the name of this one. I remember this thingking it was a cactus or maybe it is but then look at all those flowers. Any idea?

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We were having a hardtime imagining what the roof going to look like just hearing the description over the phone then I told my carpenter To Maeng to draw his plan and for my niece to take picture of the drawing and email to me asap.To Maeng's drawing... so clear.. My own version......To Maeng was waiting so I have to draw it on a rush (lame excuse) while hubby giving me instructions. It's

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They are done adding few more hollowblocks on the wall. Flooring are done too. Now they are finishing the wall. Making it all smooth so it will be ready for painting. That will be the hardest decision to make...what color?First estimate for this project:Materials - 38kLabor - 16kSo far total expenses for flooring and add on the wall:Materials - P46,944.50Labor - 16kupdate:I just talked to my

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Little project going on in preparation for our upcoming vacation. Thank God I have a dependable carpenter that could really do a good job. He has been our carpenter for almost 3 decade now. I will update this post once I get the total expenses just for the flooring. Hopefully they could start the roofing soon. It is getting costly! Less pocket money for my upcoming vacation.Yes, I am stressing

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Meet Lita K....

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A fun day spent in Mountain High with the family. CJ's first snowboarding lesson....Quick learnerJP on his own

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Much awaited 2009! We were going to drive to Disneyland w/c is 5 minutes away from us but it was so overcast. We decided to stay home and watch the count down in tv.

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The Family Taco, our family dogwith Grandpa Johnwith the Karuzasthe GIRLS in the familythe BOYS in the family

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Blue Christmas tree in my office.Indian inspired. Peacock decorations and all. Really pretty and diferent. Hopefully if I come in the office earlier tomorrow it will give me more time to take a closer shots of the decors.

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Almost done with my Christmas shopping. Hopefully by next week. The mall is getting more crowded every week. I am loosing my patience but few more gifts and I'm done.

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Most of my christmas decorations are collections over the years. I just can't get rid of some old ones because of sentimental values. I know I will be buying more as time goes. It is just so irresistable.

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Need to say more?

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We went to Brea Mall today to check what they got to offer. Christmas decors are already up BUT not much people shopping. I think it got to do with the economy.

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Today I was thingking of something different to entertain the boys so I surprised them and took them to Tri-City Park in Brea, CA. This park is so close to my office that we used to walk here during lunch time to feed the ducks. I brought some bread to feed the ducks. The last time I visited this park was maybe 4 years ago so I was so surprised seing hundreds of ducks. At first the boys were so

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Today was another afternoon spent in the park.Boys can't get enough of fun.Weather is slowly changing so we have to enjoy while we can.

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This is what I love about California.It is month of November, the sun is out and temperature is in the 80's.

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my little Devil & Darth Vader

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year 2005CJ was Bluesclues and JP was Navy Boyyear 2006JP was Robin andCJ was Batmanyear 2007JP was Huggy Bear and CJ was Marine Boy

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Anaheim City Mayor

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Silly picture of my boys at Knotts Berry Farm over the weekend.

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My little nephew Jason's Fall photo shoot My little niece Abbie can't decide which pumpkin to pick.

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Based on Wikepedia, Yosemite Falls is the highest measured waterfall in North America. Located in Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, it is a major attraction in the park, especially in late spring when the water flow is at its peak.

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We are (I am) so excited! It will be a great week. A 5 days vacation. Away from work (not from my laptop). With the high gas price and the parking fee ($15.- a day), we decided to take a 2 hours Amtrak train ride to San Diego pier to catch our ship."Carnival Elation, The Fun Ship" here we come".At the port we were given our "Fun Pass Card" (in exchange of my credit card info's). "NO CASH ACCEPTED

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Woke up before 6 a.m. while everybody is still sleeping (hang over I guess). We started our day at 5 a.m.Took a lot of pictures of the ship. Italian inspired as you could see. Looks more like Vegas to me. Check the decors.Tiffany's Lunch Buffet....Today's Taste - Mexican!At the center of the ship, 10th floor, you will find the Information Center, Shore Excursions Desk, Internet Cafe and my

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"A DAY AT CABO SAN LUCAS"At the tender pier we board "Catamaran" for a 40 minute trip to the very tip of the world's most beautiful Peninsula with a complimentary drink. MARGARITA!! yummy!By BUS, We stop at "Sunset Di Giorgio" restaurant with a sweeping panoramic view of the Bay of Cabo San Lucas with it's monumental rock formations rising from the sea and my ship (Carnival Elation) at anchor in

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On board ElationWe started with an early morning stretch. As in 4 a.m. early. Took a lot of pictures and finished just in time for breakfast at 6:30 a.m.We made a little shoping for the kids. "Pasalubong".We agreed to eat lunch at "Lido Grill" buffet. Today's Taste - AMERICAN! After lunch I indulged myself at the "Chocolate Buffet Bar. Took a couple of my cholesterol pill right after :)Around 1:

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Destination; Ensenada,Baja Mexico.The weather was overcast. Nothing special at the pier. It is more industrial and mostly shipping businesses. We took a six and a half hours shore excursion to Fox Studio and Rosarita.First, we visited Baja Fox Studio. Originally built for the filming of "TITANIC" and also some of my favorite movies like Master and Commander, Tomorrow Never Dies, Deep Blue Sea and

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Last day, just have to take more pics of places I missed during the 5 days/nights cruise. Ship is heading back to San Diego. Back to reality. Bye Bye Elation! Till we meet again.

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Dave & BusterThe boys got tired of home cook meal so we all decided to eat out. I picked Dave & Buster knowing after an hour of games and food I could also grab me some "macadamia nuts covered in chocolate" from Hilo Hatties..YUM!Hilo Hattie offers shoppers Hawaii's largest selection of Hawaiian fashions, gifts, souvenirs, t-shirts, home accessories, beach & beauty products, gourmet foods and

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Meet my pretty phil-german niece, Alina!Thirsty from roaming around Wilhema Park, Germany

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This pictures was sent to me by my brother in law Franz of Germany. Franz is really good taking pictures. Thank's Franz for sharing this pictures you took at Wilhema Park.

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More amazing shots sent to me by my brother in law Franz of Germany.

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This pictures are sent to me by my brother in law Franz of Germany. Shot are taken during then trip to Wilhema Park. Amazing flower! I love flowers and definitely this shots are so professional. Thank's Franz!

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This is my mother taken when she was 17 yrs. old.Tomorrow is her birthday.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM! I LOVE YOU!

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This are some of the art collection of my little CJ when he was in kindergarten. I use to post them on the wall until him and his little brother decided to rip it all apart. Thank God I took few shots before they all dissapeared from the wall. Priceless!created by: CJ

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This picture was taken some 35 years ago. So cute!

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"The Little Team Park that's EASY on the Budget"My boys loves this place.A lot cheaper for a fun day in the sun!

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Family trip to muggy Long Beach Pier

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Another fun day with the kids at the park and zoo. Two in one trip.

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The Master and the CommanderNow can you guess who is the master and the commander? hehehe

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