odds and ends

Hello I am just updating with a few odd pictures and activities. I went to the east coast a month ago for the day and had a bit of hiking in the mountain and swimming in the waves. It rained for part of the day but it was still warm. It is very beautiful country. The trip up involved some pretty ruff roads, and with the splashing in the waves I was very worn out by the end of the day. Rose is my friend that took me. A little bit of rain and the true Filipino is under cover!!
A few weekends ago I had a variety of events. The picture with the pineapple on my back was from my trip home from a soccer game. I bought the pineapple and had to bike home with it on my back. I usually have a lot of remarks when I bike down the street but the pineapple increased the entertainment value of me for the local kids. The smiles and laughs were bigger than usual.
That evening I went out for a very nice home made meal made by some local x pats that bring in the foods like real cheese (a real rarity). I went all out to blow dry my hair (under my rotating ceiling fan). It was very interesting meeting people from many parts of the world that had now settled with Puerto as their main home.
The following week I spent the evening visiting my local friends down the street. The kids get very excited so I need a lot of energy to visit them. They are trying to help my tagalog but it is a challenge for me still. I can pretend that I understand thing quiet well but really very little sinks in!!
I also installed a hammock in the living room. It is really relaxing and when I spot the critters late a night it is the only place I feel comfortable sleeping.
I also included a picture a Erinn and Greg from Calgary. They were here for a month; it really is amazing how reassuring it is to run into someone close to home when you are so far away.
All in all my company has been very varied and pleasant.
Still enjoying sailing. The other day I even had wind. Enough to get me into trouble and capsize the boat. My little friend that was helping me (I think he was about 10) enjoyed watching me get into trouble and then he would get me turned around and give me the controls again. Like most city bay water, not the best place to go swimming, but at least the water is warm.
take care back home