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What does everyone want to do when they come over to the Alis? Take a ride in the Post Office box of course!   Then some pretzels! It’s hard work pushing that Post Office box around.  

This is a long video but it is worth watching every minute.   It’s a British documentary about a London Bus Driver who comes to Manila to try to drive a Jeepney (a Filipino bus).  The latter half is great and goes into so much detail about different aspects of life for the poor in Manila, much of which IContinue reading “The Toughest Place to Be a Bus Driver”

Come visit me and I’ll show you my new favorite spots in Manila.             –Love Adam

We left the house like this And came back like this!   Here’s the play by play.  We started with some yummy noodles.   Then the car. Then to mommy.  Can you tell we’re not sure about that guy with the scissors. Then a walk around the mall to show off our new handsome look.  Continue reading “Bye Bye Curls, Hello Handsome”

Thanks Uncle Meej & Aunt Daf for the basketball hoop!  Bubbles with my friends and basketball all in one day.  Who could ask for anything more!

I miss your comfy bed,       And your kisses,   And having you follow me around and clean up all the crumbs I leave behind,      And petting you on the kitchen floor,   And everything about you!       Will you please come visit me in Manila? I love you, AdamContinue reading “Dear Otis,”

When we booked our tickets to Hong Kong I told Kate my only request was to go to a market.  I knew Kate would come through and take me to a great one.  We put aside Saturday as our day for shopping. It took us awhile to get out of the house Saturday after our lateContinue reading “The Ladies Market”

Our first day in Hong Kong we were up at 7:15 (thanks Adam) so we had a full day to explore.  We had a long yummy breakfast with Gavin and Kate and got our sweaters (!) on.  I forgot how fun it is to dress a baby in sweaters.   We dropped Kate off atContinue reading “The Big Buddha”

  My first date with Clara – Adam

With Adam, traveling is always about logistics and timing.  We’ve had some flights at the wrong times which resulted in some tears, so we try to fly at times where Adam is not too tired (if of course we have the option).  We had planned to fly to Hong Kong at 7pm on Thursday night. Continue reading “The Long Road to Hong Kong”