Friday, December 11, 2009

We are now in My Island Paradise

The David B.Katague Clan, Thanksgiving Day,2009
We left Sacramento November 29 and did not arrived Manila until Dec 1. We missed our connection in Honolulu so we have to stay overnight. Hawaiian Air gave us hotel and meals voucher because of the delay. We stayed in Makati until December 4. In Makati, we had lunch with Macrine's cousin Yong Nieva at his new restaurant, The Romulo Cafe in Quezon City. In the resturant we meet a couple of TV newscasters. The food was delicious and reasonably price. On our plane ride to Marinduque, Zest Air gave us a hard time regarding our ticket purchase on line using my sister-in-law credit card. Zest Air has to wake her up at 5:30AM just to get a copy of the credit card. What an archaic way of verifying ticket purchase on-line. I complained about the procedure to no avail. Anyway the 30 minute fly time is worth the hazzle in the airport.

Currently Macrine and I are enjoying the sites and sounds of rural Philippines. My internet connection here in the bondocks and so slow, I had to go to downtown Boac to read my e-mails. So my friends, readers and fellow bloggers, this is just to let you know, I am enjoying the slow lifestyle here in rural Marinduque, Philippines. Wishing everyone a Happy Holidays in advance.
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6 comments:

  1. The KanoDecember 18, 2009 at 12:06 AM

    Hi David, good to see you and Macrine enjoying the good life in the Philippines again. Things are sure are a lot more relaxed here as you well know. Take care, and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from our family to yours.

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  2. Verna LugaDecember 18, 2009 at 5:18 AM

    Hi sir David, never mind the hassle ... but glad you're home now... regards to your family and Merry Christmas.

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  3. David B KatagueDecember 19, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    Hi David and Vernz: Thanks for your comments. Today, is my diamond birthday. The family celebration will be tomorrow as soon as my sister-in-law arrives from Manila with the goodies. We did go to church for thanksgiving mass for continued health and long life at the New Gasan Cathedral at the top of the hill this morning.My greetings to both of you!

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  4. Verna LugaDecember 23, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Hi Grandpa blogger, Merry Christmas filled with love ... from my family

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    Hi David,

    That's nice you are in the beautiful Marinduque and enjoying your vacation. Listen, I haven't got any updates on the reopening of the mines. Is it pushing through? Please fill me in.

    Thanks,

    Isabel Palomares-Ball

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  6. David B KatagueJanuary 2, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    HI isabel, I have not heard anything new on the mines either? When are you visiting Marinduque? Happy New Year to you and may 2010 be a good for you. Cheers!

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