Taeko Visits from Japan

Tropical storm off Alona Beach threatens to become a typhoon. Weather sucks, windy and muddy waters.

It was raining heavily in Doljo and the surf was rough on Alona Beach. I went into Genesis by 9 AM where they were diverting their dives to Momo Beach. I waited at Coco Vida for my friend Taeko and her friend Yuhka to arrive from Japan.

Taeko arrives with her friend Yuhka from Japan. A very joyous moment.

Walking along Alona Beach Taeko is very happy.

Yuhka, Taeko's friend is also very glad to be on the beach.

Taeko and Yuhka arrived at 10:30 AM and Taeko was so excited to see me. Its been about 5 months since I last saw her when I visited Japan. When they arrived I bought them fresh mango juice at Coco Vida and then took a walk with them along the beach. Again, it was a little surreal to see a friend visit me in the Philippines.

They booked a room at Oasis resort for two days after they stay at my place. For some reason they really wanted to stay at my place even though it was 8 kilometers away. Their room was on the beach and was a nice 2 story condo type place. They really wanted to eat at local Filipino food so I took them to a little eatery on the beach that I’ve only eaten a few times but I always see locals at. It was decent, regardless, I think they liked what they had.

Hanging out with the dogs Bella and Rambo at my house. It was great to see the dogs immediately get along with Taeko and Yuhka.

Taeko and Yuhka take a afternoon nap.

To get to my house, we had to hire another motorbike driver to drive us to my house. There, they immediately fell in love with the two dogs—Bella and Rambo. They also were very happy about my place. We hung out at my house until dinner when we decided to go eat at Oops bar. I figured we should at least eat on the beach for the first night.

Yuhka analyzes Taeko's dinner.

Taeko already happy after a few San Miguel beers (SMB).

Yuhka removing a piece and hoping it doesn't topple in Genga.

There, we had happy hour drinks and stayed around for the Saturday night disco. At the bar, Yuhka and Taeko played lots of Genga. They seemed to have a great time.


- jason