Give me a brake!

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Sorry, I couldn’t stop myself. You might say I’m braking bad. Alright, no more. I promise!

My instinct about not playing darts on Saturdays proved correct. I mean, I was there and participated, but I can’t remember ever playing so poorly. First out of the tourney and didn’t win a leg. Just one of those nights I guess. The birthday party and food were nice though.

I’m doing another birthday gig this afternoon. This one is on the beach and will be Filipino-style. Bubbly’s Resort is the venue. It’s right next door to Palm Tree and I’ve sat up there on the terrace watching Filipinos partying and felt envious of the good time I was witnessing. So, we’ll have a “cottage” on the beach, a videoke machine, lots of grilled meats, lots of beer, and of course, hanging out with friends on the waterside.

Other than bad puns and bad darts, nothing much else to report. I did document my morning stroll yesterday for those of you who enjoy seeing photos of the countryside and cityscape. Here we go:

Leaving my place behind.
Taking the shortcut down to the street.
Everglades Bend, one of the main drags in the neighborhood. Not sure what’s up with the “bend” versus road or lane. Never heard that term street-wise before. I live on Shenandoah Bend.
Exiting Alta Vista.
The big new hardware store, similar to a Home Depot back in the USA. I still haven’t been inside. I never have a face shield when I’m out walking about.
This narrow alley goes through an interesting squatter’s village. I’ve walked through it a few times, but not on this hike.
Hey, that mountain in the foreground looks oddly familiar.
My big climb of the morning begins with these stairsteps…
And it felt like they would never end.
Eventually, the steps gave way to this path.
Which led to this road.
The view from here.
The bridge we simply call “number three.”
Back in San Isidro…
…and heading home.
The back way into Alta Vista.
The final hill of the morning. When I take a trike home it’s always a coin toss as to whether the motorcycle is powerful enough to make it up this incline.
Home safe and sound and ready to document the “trials, tribulations, and adventures of an American in the Philippines.”

Just a bit over 6K all told. You can Relive it here if you are so inclined:

That’s about all for now. Facebook did remind me that five years ago I purchased the last suit I’m ever likely to own. Tailor-made in Korea of course!

Time changes everything, including me.

It’s been two weeks since my leg got infected.

Almost back to normal now. Swelling way down and no longer oozing whatever that was coming through the now scabbed-over wounds. Progress!

Alright then, I’ll break this off here for now. Time to shower up and get ready to party!

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