Wednesdays come and Wednesdays go, but you can always enjoy them while they are here.
A challenging hike up to Kalaklan Ridge with the Wednesday Walkers group. We changed things up this time with a Jeepney ride out to Olongapo City and then climbing to the top from there. Lots of stairsteps added to the misery, but I took comfort in the fact that my fat ass had the lung capacity to get it done. I wouldn’t have made it halfway a month ago.
I had a doctor’s appointment at 2:00. Nothing significant to report from my visit with Dr. Jo. She took a blood sample to check on some kidney function issues. The fluid retention in my lower legs and ankles is the concern du jour, but before I start taking meds for that, we need to reduce or eliminate other types of medications I’m taking for other issues, like blood pressure. So, we’ll see what the blood work results suggest as the appropriate course of action.
It was still too early after the appointment for the bars and once I was back home, I had no real desire to go back out again. It was the perfect evening for some time at The Rite Spot. Todd and his lovely wife Sheila joined in the fun and Erik dropped by as well. A nice ending to a good day.
A hard but enjoyable morning on the ridge.
Later, I was once again climbing steps–this time up to the roof.
Today’s Quora Q&A:
Q: What is the best way to learn about a distant area you think you want to retire to before investing a lot of money to move there?
A: Well, the obvious thing, I guess, is to visit as often as possible before making a commitment to move. I came to the Philippines two or three times a year for several years, exploring different parts of the country before deciding where to call home in retirement.
If someone doesn’t have that luxury, don’t make any permanent commitments until you’ve been in the country enough to know it is a good fit. Don’t ship your furniture or car, don’t buy or long-term lease a house. Make sure it is where you want to stay before investing a lot of money.
Maybe I’m having a bad day, but I couldn’t find anything funny to share. There will have to do for now:
Today’s song bears no relevance to the post. I heard it for the first time in many, many years while having lunch at Sit-n-Bull, and it just brought the memories flooding back.
Wednesdays come and Wednesdays go, but you can always enjoy them while they are here.
I can think of one way to enjoy the day also known as Hump Day.
So, we’ll see what the blood work results suggest as the appropriate course of action.
Good luck with that. And may your results be result-y.
It turns out Inday has family way up here.
And they look nothing alike! I wonder how they’re related.
A nice view from there, though.
Beautiful sky.
A meatball snack for my guests
Looks nice, but your pic is upside down! Hit “rotate” a couple times.
Sheila and I jokingly argue about who’s house has the best views.
Spot the error!
Those uphill portions would be horrible to hike in hot, humid conditions. I can see myself stopping several times on the way up.
Again, good luck with the blood work!
Glad to hear that the lung issues seem to behind you. Good news indeed.
And yeah, beautiful views from your favorite watering hole.
Thanks, Brian.
Kev, Geez. I should have said “whose house”–that’s so blatant I can’t even think of a reasonable excuse. Who’s responsible? Me!
That baby is Inday’s daughter, I think she said the girl holding her is her niece. It was such a chance meeting in the middle of nowhere. No wonder all those stairs didn’t give Inday any trouble–usually she is carrying a baby when she climbs them!