Dear Loved Ones,
Pleasant
Greetings from Panglao, Bohol and Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Pinas! Much Thanks GOD for the golden opportunities
for the GERARDO family (Gerry, Susan, Sarah, Sean, and Max) to be together,
after 14 years – building beautiful memories to cherish for our lifetime for
the period Aug. 20 – Sept. 2, 2016! Our multi-located global family gathered
together – Sarah and Max from Montclair, New Jersey; Sean and myself from
Sacramento, CA, and daddy Gerry in Pinas – amid prayers of good health, nice
weather, pleasant circumstances, all graces from GOD almighty Much Thanks GOD
for all the Blessings!
The first half of the
month were spent on our respective regular activities and responsibilities at
work, Church activities, Adoration Chapel commitments, doing Library duties, fulfilling
assignments as Eucharistic Minister; informing authorities of my impending
vacation for family; eating out and watching movies, and workouts / exercising
at the clubhouse gym.
Sarah and Max took the
Cathay Pacific flight out of Newark, New Jersey via Hongkong; while Sean and I
took the direct flight to Manila out from San Francisco by Philippine Airlines.
After overcoming flight delays, we finally met at Suite 4G, Belagio Tower2,
BGC, Saturday evening Aug. 20. Hereon, all activities were participated by the
five of us. The next day, we attended Sunday Mass at the Sanctuario de San
Antonio Church in Forbes Park, followed by lunch at SM Aura, then photo session
at Great Image as tradition whenever our family are together; Sean, Sarah, and
Max went for Suicide Squad movie and shopping, while Gerry, and I together with
our driver Ely went to pick up some bedsheets and personal items from my El
Jardin Condo; everyone was exhausted after a long day, as we woke up early for
our first day visit to our Fairview Shipping (FSAC)office, where we had lunch
with all staff at the expended FSAC
conference room; then staff meeting for business updates attended by everyone
while Max relaxed at the bedroom of his ‘rich Grandpa’, culminated with toy
shopping for him.
Following is daily
itinerary of our family holiday:
·
Tuesday, Aug. 23: While I attended the lunch business meeting with the
Phil.- Norway Business Council (PNBC) on the topic Business Cyber Security by
PWC meeting up with my NVSC partner Arlene Kaleen, Sarah and Sean went for the
renewal of their NBI clearance as required for stockholders to conduct business
in the Philippines, which had been scheduled by appointment, so they got their
clearances okay, as they went for Iceberg halo-halo treat at MOA later;
·
The following days, we relaxed and enjoyed the amenities of our condo,
pool swimming and gym exercises at Belagio 2, and the amenities of our own condo
at 8 Forbestown Road, Starbucks and Robinson’s Select at the ground floor
level; then more strolling to SM Aura, and discovering the food outlets around
the vicinity of BGC, while Sarah and Sean met up with their friends. I met up with my own friends:
delivering the package to Rea Sebastian Sison from her sister Odette at our
FSAC office, meeting up with Ms. Agnes Robles at FSAC, and Ms. Cora Ignacio who
fetched Sean and me for lunch at Cravings Greenhills – so nice to be
reconnected with them!
·
Aug. 27, we woke up early for our morning flight by PAL to Tagbilaran,
Bohol. Fetched at airport by Engr. Danilo Dahan who provide a white van which
served as our comfort service for the next 4 days with driver Nandy. First stop on the way to Panglao fiesta was
the home of CEngr. Efren and Zenaida Cloma, who prepared ‘lechon and so many
foods’ our early lunch, as their first
visitor. With some ‘bringhouse’, we proceeded to the cemetery to visit our parents, brother, and
Nang Pening, and offer prayers for the repose of their souls. Then we visited
the home of my Kuya Rudy and Family, did some photo ops to tell about our
itinerary, visited Judge S. Arcamo and wife Demy (my cousin) for some advice on
my Valenzuela lot case; then checked in for our Henann Resort Panglao stay.
After a few hours, Sean came to show the tattoo he had on his arm, feeling like
‘rockstar’. Everybody was enjoying their own and concluded that Henann provide
excellent service to everyone’s satisfaction!
·
Gerry, Sean, and I went back to town to visit 5 homes: CEngr Julie and
Geraldine Fuego (for dinner), Capt. Joe and Shirley Fuego, Judge and Demy
Arcamo, Kuya Rudy’s, and Fr. Bobot Clemen. All homes had their ‘karaoke’ set-up
outside their yard; Fr. Bobot (who celebrated his birthday) had a full band,
played ‘Hotel California’ zestily; awesomely wonderful!!!
·
Woke up early for the 6:30am Sunday Mass on the feast of St. Agustin
celebrated by Fr. Bobot, and we were offerors during Offertory; After a hearty
buffet breakfast at Henann and long rest. Went back to town for the Hudyaka
2016 street dancing musical celebration, met up with friends, culminated with
Japanese dinner at the mansion of Capt.Joe and Shirley Fuego – reminiscing
beautiful memories and updates on family stories; much Thanks for the wonderful
hospitality!
·
Aug. 29, a long day as we joined Fr. Bobot’s group at Bitaog for the
banca ride for dolphin watching (awesome experience!), then to Isola de
Frnachesco/Virgin Islands (shrine of St. Padre Pio) where they enjoyed swimming
on the white sand beach, museum, strolling, while I did some meditation on the
Station of the Cross and Chapel. Avail of all amenities, refreshments, banca shuttle
service, fees on donation only! A must visit recommendation! From there, our
group went to the Tarciers (smallest monkey) sanctuary visit in Corella, Bohol,
and shopping for souvenir goodie.;
·
August 30, After a refreshing SPA
treatment at KAI spa pampering, good night’s sleep, went on a morning stroll
along the Henann Resort – Alona Strip and shopping for organic tea, honey,
enjoying our final day for our 4:20 PAL flight back to Manila. After Henann
check-out, had lunch at Kuya Rudy’s to assemble the ‘bringhouse’ from all the
FSAC Panglao crew, which cause an overweight baggage. Thanks to all those who
contributed for Gerry’s to go!
·
August 31: Lunch meeting with my NVSC business partners – Arlene and
Svein Kvallen, Ozone Azanza at Salvatorre Cuomo, BGC. I brought Sean along as
Gerry could not make it as Yorozu San was in town for 1 day lunch at our FSAC
office, eating the bringhouse that we brought from Panglao. Sean and Sarah had
meetings of their own and did final shopping at SM Aura, as we prepared to move
to Sofitel for our final night;
·
Sept. 1: Final business meeting with FSAC staff, before the despedida
lunch treat by my auditor-friend Doray at Sofitel hotel where we also spent our
last night for a good rest for our trip back to the USA; Much Thanks Doray,
till our next business lunch!
·
Sept.2: Sarah and Max took the 12:00 noon Cathay Pacific flight back to
Newark via HK; while Sean and I took the PAL evening flight back to SFO. LORD
GOD, much thanks for the Blessings of building beautiful family memories
together!!!
Much love and Best Regards!!!
SUSAN BG
