When Facebook friends learned that I was going to visit Siem Reap during my Asia vacation last July, at least three of them told me to visit Angkor … [Read more...]
Michigan City
For a few days in August, the sun sets directly behind the Chicago skyline. It is quite a spectacular event, even more so when seen from afar. So … [Read more...]
Return to UP Campus
Just a short driving tour around the academic oval of the University of the Philippines Diliman campus with high school classmates, Ruth Banares David … [Read more...]
Old Manila Photowalk
Walked around old Manila - Binondo - the oldest Chinatown in the world with high school buddy, and former Minister of Information under President … [Read more...]
Boracay Forty-Two Years Hence
The first time I went to Boracay was in 1977. At that time, there were only about four resthouses on the island (so far as I know) - the Marcoses, … [Read more...]
Blue Hour – Malinao, Aklan, Philippines
I'm back for a much needed vacation in the town where I grew up in the Philippines. It's a lovely little town with a beautiful plaza and a slower … [Read more...]
Scenes from Stonewall 50, Chicago Style
Chicago's Pride Parade last June 30 was graced by many pols, including by the Mayor Lori Lightfoot and First Lady Amy Eschleman. Others that I … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Weekend – Super Duper Unplanned Walk – from Chicago to Milwaukee Part V
The Memorial Weekend was busy - I have already posted 4 parts of this walk: Early morning photowalk at the Lake Front, Bike the Drive, Nature … [Read more...]
Boystown, Legacy Walk, etc. – June 12, 2019
It has been years since I'd visited Boystown. On my second day of being a tourist in my own city, I toured a friend of mine who is new to Chicago - … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Week-end Super Duper Unplanned Walk Part IV – Zion, IL
The Memorial Weekend was busy ... Early morning photowalk at the Lake Front, Bike the Drive, Nature Boardwalk ... then, Illinois Beach State Park in … [Read more...]