Tag: travel

Some friends from MBA and I went for a quick getaway to Subic over the weekend. We started off very early so traffic was rather light. A quick drive and a stop at a McDonald’s for breakfast later, we were in Subic.

Our first stop was our accomodations. We met up with the caretaker and she guided us up in the hills (heights they call it) to a moderately sized house with a creepy air. It must be all the old stuff there. We dropped off some of our stuff, laid claim to bunks, and freshened up.

Next stop was the Camayan Beach Resort for a swim. It’s a pretty good beach. Whitish sand, not too rocky, and reasonably calm. However, it is a bit smallish and there was quite a lot of people present so it was pretty crowded. Nevertheless, it was still quite fun. Everyone took a dip, bummed and ate at the beach hut, and had a bash taking underwater mugs with my camera. We also absorbed horrendous amounts of UV.

Continue reading “2007 February 24 to 26 Subic, Zambales”

Just came back from Bangkok for meetings with a client and some partners (and partners-to-be). Actually, I was just there to accompany Migs and provide technical consultation.

We arrived wednesday and spent the time walking around a mall called MBK. It’s main attraction seems to be a HUGE mobile communications shopping area. While walking around, I noticed that there are MANY pretty Thai women (heck there are even some pretty Thai men!). Bangkok was nice already! Later in the evening, Migs interviewed a Thai who is interested in working with the company.

Thursday was all meetings. We met with the client, met with a partner, had lunch, met with another partner, then another. I mostly listened since technical issues didn’t come up. But it was still hectic and quite tiring. We ended late in the evening and simply crashed when we got back to the hotel.

Continue reading “2006 June 7 to 10 Bangkok, Thailand”

Some pics from my trip to Bohol on 2006 May 25 to 29. I was there to join the family for my sister’s birthday and my first nephew’s dedication. While there, I took the opportunity to dive at Balicasag Island (where, unfortunately, the divemaster’s assistant engaged in spear fishing grrr) and swim at Panglao Island. Pictures were taken using a Pentax Optio WPi.

Some classmates from MBA and I flew to Puerto Princesa, Palawan for the weekend. It was my first time to Puerto Princesa and my first out-of-town trip for the summer. Needless to say, I was pretty excited. So was everybody. Except for Val and I, they had already gone ahead on the 5th. Val and I were supposed to just catch up with them on the 6th.

Early in the morning of the 6th, I jumped out of bed and drove off to pick up Val. However, when I got to her place, I learned that due to last minute changes in her schedule she won’t be able to make it. It’s a bummer but there’s nothing that can be done about it. So, I went back home, picked up a few things I’ve left behind and then drove to Park ‘N Fly (nice service) where I parked. They then shuttled me to the airport terminal.

Upon checking in at the counter, I learned that the flight was delayed due to a temporary closureof the airport for some government thing. After a looong and boooring wait at the pre-departure area, it was finally boarding time. A short and thankfully uneventful flight later, I was in Puerto Princesa.

Continue reading “2006 May 6 to 8 Puerto Princesa, Palawan”