Spent most of last week in Las Vegas...boy it's hot! Didn't really get to get out and see much. I've got to start getting to town the night before I actually begin working so I can get out and see some sights! Next time...
Monday, July 13, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
San Diego
Ok, I mostly finished packing last night but putting the final touches on the job, then gonna get ready so I can leave on time. San Diego is my first stop this week...I've never been there so I'm looking forward to the visit. I head to McAllen, TX on Tuesday, then come back home Friday. It's gonna be a busy week.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Philippines Trip
Wow, Manila is huge...at least the greater Metro Manila area...it make Atlanta look like a small village in comparison! Plus they have the biggest billboards I've ever seen! Some are 8 - 12 stories tall and some are much taller...like 20 stories high! They said in one of the bad typhoons, they all fell over and some hit and killed some people...doesn't sound so good, huh?
The people in the Philippines are so sweet, gracious and just plain nice. I spent most of my time in Manila but also was almost a week in Clark, where the US Air Force use to have a base...the place is gorgeous...it's very tropical and lush and you can see a dormant volcano in the distance and mountains in another direction. I did manage to go to Subic Bay one day, Ankush was kind enough to take me over and show me around...we even went jet skiing in the bay...was fun but I definitely wasn't dressed for that...had on jeans and a shirt and no change of clothes!!! They mostly dried out before we left. Next time I'm planning better. Oh well, we had a great time and that's what counts. Jackie said she would take me to one of the great beaches for a day and I found a place to rent a sea plane that will take you up to the volcano so you can get out and picnic for the day, then fly you back...that should be great fun.
Next trip is to San Diego, CA, and McAllen, TX at the end of the month...the week after is Las Vegas, then home a week and then Oklahoma City. Should be fun. I'll try and get some pictures up from those...
Didn't take that many pics in the Philippines but will post the ones I did shortly.
The people in the Philippines are so sweet, gracious and just plain nice. I spent most of my time in Manila but also was almost a week in Clark, where the US Air Force use to have a base...the place is gorgeous...it's very tropical and lush and you can see a dormant volcano in the distance and mountains in another direction. I did manage to go to Subic Bay one day, Ankush was kind enough to take me over and show me around...we even went jet skiing in the bay...was fun but I definitely wasn't dressed for that...had on jeans and a shirt and no change of clothes!!! They mostly dried out before we left. Next time I'm planning better. Oh well, we had a great time and that's what counts. Jackie said she would take me to one of the great beaches for a day and I found a place to rent a sea plane that will take you up to the volcano so you can get out and picnic for the day, then fly you back...that should be great fun.
Next trip is to San Diego, CA, and McAllen, TX at the end of the month...the week after is Las Vegas, then home a week and then Oklahoma City. Should be fun. I'll try and get some pictures up from those...
Didn't take that many pics in the Philippines but will post the ones I did shortly.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Update
I've been here a week now and pretty much all I've done is work. I'm going out to sightsee a bit today but need to get back early enough so I don't mess up my wake/sleep pattern. Have to go back to work tomorrow...it's Sunday morning here so I'm going down for breakfast in a bit, then take in a bit of the city. Won't have a personal escort this time...just a driver from the hotel.
Monday, March 23, 2009
In the Philippines
Wow, that was a long trip and I didn't sleep very well on the plane so took a nap today...it was tonight here but daytime back home. I just got back from breakfast and will go to work tonight (actually it will be tomorrow back home...Lord time can be confusing when you are half-way across the globe but working home day hours).
Anyway, no pictures yet but hope to take some soon.
I'm convinced my body doesn't like going this far from home...I've got jetlag bad! I only hope no taking a class and resting this first day will help me get over it quickly.
Anyway, no pictures yet but hope to take some soon.
I'm convinced my body doesn't like going this far from home...I've got jetlag bad! I only hope no taking a class and resting this first day will help me get over it quickly.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Today is the day
Almost ready...need to shower and get dressed, then I'm off. Not leaving snow this time but it is chilly. From what I understand, the Philippines will be hot.
Atlanta to Detriot to Japan to the Philippines...it's a long trip and add the time getting ready, driving to the airport, the layovers and it's well over 24 hours. I only hope the flight is smooth. The flight over to India was bumpy and I didn't sleep well. The flight home was great and I got some great sleep...of course I'd been up over 40 hours prior to leaving so I'm sure exhaustion helped! Which is why I'm glad I didn't get much sleep last night, that way I'll be sleepy for the trip! Right now I'm a bundle of nerves.
Atlanta to Detriot to Japan to the Philippines...it's a long trip and add the time getting ready, driving to the airport, the layovers and it's well over 24 hours. I only hope the flight is smooth. The flight over to India was bumpy and I didn't sleep well. The flight home was great and I got some great sleep...of course I'd been up over 40 hours prior to leaving so I'm sure exhaustion helped! Which is why I'm glad I didn't get much sleep last night, that way I'll be sleepy for the trip! Right now I'm a bundle of nerves.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Going to the Philippines
I'm almost finished packing...need another hour, then hit the bed...I'll be up early tomorrow for the flight. I'm excited about the trip and I'll post pictures as soon as I hve some. Gonna miss home but I like traveling, seeing new things, trying new food and meeting new people.
One week is not long enough between trips. I've not gotten everything done that needed to be done but it's going to have to wait until I get back.
One week is not long enough between trips. I've not gotten everything done that needed to be done but it's going to have to wait until I get back.
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