My birthday fell spot on during holy week. So we defied what normal strict Catholics would do, and opted for a different route.Sofitel was the place. 36 is the birthday number. 3 kids, 3 adults, 1 Grandma and a Yaya spelt a cool relaxing day and night by the bay. Endlessly munching on "sneaked-in" chips and drinks versus the uber expensive P195 coke on the menu. Everything was a-ok, despite my 'leaving my digicam' at home fiasco...grrr. Saved by my sister in law's cam (have yet to get copies) and my cellphone's cam...all is well on my birthday date!
The swimming pool area is breath-taking....
The kids had a grand time....
While we had a relaxing time (for some parts, hehe)....
My Seafood dinner treat at "Cazuela", a pretty hidden restaurant near the hotel, was a surprising Grandma discovery. The Hefty Menu: (no photos, too bad) Chili crabs, Shrimps in Garlic Sauce, 15pc Tempura Shrimp (large ones, yum!), Halaan Soup, Grilled Tuna Belly. Thinking about makes my mouth water, a-gain! (Ulit ulit, hehe) Funny incident: The 2 Kids > Nina and Diego, slept halfway through dinnertime thanks to the whole day swimming, twister playing and running around. But was alive and kicking again once we got hotel-home. Whoa re energized!
For the good friday deed, tucked into our comfy hotel beds and comforters, we all (yes, even the kids) tuned in and watched CNN's feature on facts behind Jesus' Crucifixion and Life. Very insightful and intriguing. I appreciated we had that time to switch on Holy week mode suddenly.
Quick confession though, bro and i coincidentally had San Mig light and Strong Ice in hand while imbibing those Jesus facts. oops! Just a few swigs to complete our little b-day shindig.
Cheers! Happy birthday to me :)
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