In Filipino fashion, Swan has a personalized gift to hand out at next week’s birthday gala. I’m magnetic!
I had a beach of a day yesterday, which is always a good thing. The group hike with the Wednesday Walkers was also nice.
Where Philseco Road meets the National Highway.
We took a Jeepney ride out to the Philseco side of Subic and started our walkabout there.
My fellow hikers, Swan, Erik, and Gary.Gary was kind enough to water the grass.On the road again.The paved path is easily trodden upon.A change of scenery.The beauty of this tree continues to grow on me.In a stare fight with a baboy.Not golden, perhaps, but no scum in sight either.Banana forest provides little shade.This bridge wasn’t too far. About halfway, actually.Something you can’t not see.I couldn’t bear not to look. (On the roof)What’s a hike without a rickety bridge crossing?The path of our 7K journey.
So, I saw a post on Facebook promoting Kokomo’s on Baloy Beach. I sent a message and confirmed that the Tiki beach bar was open again after a long hiatus. So, I decided a surprise beach walk for Swan was in order.
She’s a toes-in-the-sand kind of girl.A view from my perch at Kokomo’s. Until the floating bar returns (probably November), this is the best option on Baloy to sit and enjoy a beer or three.Another barstool view.Kokomo’s as seen from the beach.Back at it.Let the good times roll!It’s been a while since we’ve enjoyed a Baloy sunset.It was a nice one.Kokomo’s owner, Lizza.To hell with the six-pack, I’ve got a keg!Spreading the joy.
After having our fill at Kokomo’s, we strolled up the beach for dinner at Treasure Island.
Low tide didn’t kill our high vibes.Swan had a grilled pork chop. I had a taste and it was great. Next time!There was nothing wrong with the grilled chicken sandwich (with bacon) that I consumed.
And, brace yourselves, last night I finally gave Swan a ring.
Ain’t love grand?
It was a fine day, indeed! You might even say it was a red-letter day. Well, red number, anyway.
For the first time since I’ve been counting calories, I made it to the RED ZONE. For what it is worth, I did walk 20,000 steps yesterday.
It is now February 2012 in the LTG archives. After a year in the USA, I rejoined Jee Yeun back in Korea. It was the first time back since I retired, and I no longer had commissary privileges on base. In this post, I share my experience shopping at a Korean grocery store.
Today’s YouTube video is one of those walking around town and talking about it types. The vlogger lives in Cebu, a city I’ve visited a few times and briefly considered as a retirement destination, but I wisely made Olongapo my home. To each his own.
