New Years Eve

New years eve in the middle of a forest with a karaoke  was an experience that was so different. I hired the machine for 1000 pesos and the family and neighbors and of course me had a really good time. Singing, dancing getting drunk and not to forget the food and fireworks.

Day Trip to Dumaguete

Took the local ferry back across to Dumaguete for a day visiting family and a trip to the shopping mall.

Had a really enjoyable day.

Rented House

Rented a house on Siquijor for a week. This was a good experience as we went shopping for food in the local market and entertained friends with some of my cooking, oh also had some help.

This house really was in the middle of nowhere.

Christmas Day

Christmas Day the Philippine way. Families and friends get together. It's all about having fun. Children might get a small present each but the day is about getting together, playing games and having a good laugh. The UK could learn a lot from this! One of my best Christmas days.

Christmas Eve 2011

Christmas Eve at Coco Grove was just a wonderful experience. There was good food, great cocktails and a cultural show. All this outside in lovely weather. A really good time.

Dinner on the Beach

Dinner on the beach edge with excellent company, food and entertainment. Coco Grove beach resort really know how to look after you.

Coco Grove - Siquijor

Coco Grove Resort is probably the best resort on the island of Siquijor. It is right on the beach where you can swim and snorkel safely. The two swimming pools are very clean and a pleasure to swim in and relax.

The resort is very friendly with every member of staff learning your name very quickly.

The food here is excellent.

Antulang Beach Resort - Negros

Nestled 40 kilometers south of Dumaguete City, Philippines, ANTULANG BEACH RESORT claims to be the first Philippine resort to offer private pool villas to guests. The accommodation and private pool was really top class. I am afraid to say the food did not reach the same level of quality. This resort is way over priced for what you get.


This is the spectacular view from the bed/bedroom.

Airport Lounge Beijing

Was so nice to relax in the lounge at Beijing Airport. I had an eight hour stay before my next flight so was able to have plenty to eat and drink as well as a nice sleep.

There was plenty of choice of food and drink.

Beijing Airport

Beijing Airport (Terminal 3) is a very modern and clean. It was easy to find my way through to transfers. Normal shops and duty free  available with a few places to eat. The flight was okay but did not have the little touches that Asiana Airlines have. Food was fine, the only issue I had was the air conditioning. It was the coldest flight I have ever had in my life. I shivered for the whole flight. People were putting thick winter coats on (which I did not have).

Heathrow - 7th Trip

So here I am again. Off on my travels to the Philippines. Flying Air China this time. Will be interesting to see what they are like. Have use of the Star Alliance Business lounges. Nice to relax with a few drinks and something to eat away from the crowds. Impressed so far as it took less than 10 minutes from entering Heathrow to being checked in and in the lounge.