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The last day of a wonderful journey is always the hardest for us. We approach it with an attitude of gratefulness (i.e., that it happened) and thankfulness (i.e., to all the people that were part of our journey). The sun is out... the weather is going to be sunny... During... read more →

Yes, another "Slow Down"... before we head back -- a long flight/trip -- to the U.S.A. Sometimes we experience a burst of rain... As always, whilst on "Slow Down", we went around the BGC area, strolling, shopping, eating... connecting with our families over a long table... with our favorite dishes... read more →

Day 5. Sydney, Australia seems like saying goodbye to us... as I looked out our room's window -- in the morning of our flight back to Manila (MNL) -- I noticed that the weather was not sunny... it was cloudy. I looked down below -- as I was looking out... read more →

What are the chances of us (family) watching in person a 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup game in Sydney, Australia? From Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.A. to the Sydney Olympic Stadium (where the 2000 Olympic Games was held) located at the Olympic Park in Sydney, Australia? Yes, two opposite sides (and... read more →

True friends are never apart, maybe in distance but never in heart -- Unknown 25 years! That's how long we've been away from Sydney, Australia... our other home. 25 years -- that's how long we've not seen, in person, our true longtime friends... and can't wait to see them again.... read more →

Ah... day 4 ! As always, every morning, I look out the window of our room... and I exclaim: "What a beautiful sunny morning!" When you see something special, you want to see it again. That is today's theme! We've got to see, again: Chinatown Paddy's Market Sydney Piecafe But... read more →

My wife is great at planning -- very intentional when she is designing our trips. However, she is also amenable to emergent things. That’s the balance we need in every trip: balance the intentional and the emergent things. Fundamentally, on all our trips, we keep planning and re-planning (due to... read more →

The first time that I was at Capitol station, I saw something that captured my attention. Sydney Piecafe! It was not open yet at that time ... too early (8 AM). The night before, my wife showed me a list of the best places to buy a meat pie... and... read more →

Day three... another sunny day! Early morning sunrise…view from our room. As I looked around, I noticed something... there is a tram station just by our hotel! It is the Convention Station! "I have to check this out...now!" I said to myself. I took the lift (elevator) down to the... read more →

An outstanding view of the city greeted us on day two! Sunny Sydney, here we come! "Ichi-go Ichi-e"! Bondi Beach is our focal point... and eating Fish and Chips overlooking the Beach. Bondi Beach is renowned for its relaxed, beachside atmosphere. It’s a place where sun, surfing, and seafood converge.... read more →