We visited a friend in Seattle
Who lives by the lake! BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You just step out of the living room and you are by the lake
With many beautiful works of art
a very neat house with a very neat garage
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Day 1 in Seattle was a Sunday so of course Mom was searching for her Sunday brunch!! This was recommended by the hotel
We were already so hungry and we had to drive around 25 minutes from the hotel, for me it was worth it! 🙂
Waiting area! Apparently there is always a line to get a seat at Salty’s. It’s a very popular restaurant
They have scones, coffee, tea while you wait 🙂
Our table
The brunch buffet!!!
Not mom’s idea of brunch, she likes the quiet, sit down brunch. But we were already so hungry, So we just attacked! just like everyone else. I enjoyed what I had and wish I could try everything but it was just too much. I was only able to try maybe 1% of the buffet
Stations – Omelette, Bloody Mary and Pasta
Happy omelette Chef 🙂
I’m not really a cold seafood person- so i did not really touch this part. But many others were devouring it
Fresh oysters station
Salad Station
This is where I concentrated on
My favorite was the Macaroni and cheese which is the BEST EVER I have ever tasted!! This chafing dish was running out so fast and in the hour that we were there- maybe it was changed three times. I LOVE THIS and still dreaming about it!! 🙂 I would go back just to eat this!
I got this too- Eggs Benedict- YUMMY!
ham
Salmon
YUMMY HASHBROWNS!!!
Replenishment in just a few minutes!
Steamed rice!! with indian curry
Another section with the prime rib and desserts
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As soon as we arrived in Seattle, we had dinner at Dad’s favorite resto! Elliot’s! After the whole trip, I must say, it is also my favorite resto in Seattle
FRESH Oysters!!! which explains why Dad and Mom like this place!
First order – a dozen of 3 different kinds
It was so good, they ordered 1 more dozen
YUMMY!! Love ordering Calamari in seafood places! So fresh and so crispy!
This is one of the best crabcakes I have ever tried in my entire life! It tastes different from all the other crabcakes!! LOVE IT!!!!
And this is the other and the main reason why Dad and Mom love Elliot’s! FRESH DUNGENESS CRABS!!!
They didn’t want to share with each other nor with James and I- they had 1 each!! 🙂
It comes with these sidings
I love watching my Dad and Mom eat crabs! It’s truly a HAPPY MOMENT!!
My hot water 🙂
Cleaning our hands after holding the crabs 🙂
A unique way of removing the smell from your hands- the waiter crushed crackers in our hands and you just rub it and voila no more crab smell!!!
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We normally take Japan Airlines to the States, but recently we have been using Korean Airlines.
Flights are from Manila to Seoul, then from there, they have flights direct to the States and so far i have tried – LA, Seattle and New York. So far so good!
My seatmate!!! Jim Clancy from CNN!
I wish i took photos of the stewardess but I assure you they are even prettier than these ones I googled. They were all tall, slim, pretty with very very nice pearly white skin!
Our food on board
They always have Bibimbap as a choice, James seems to like this
I wanted the milkfish, but they ran out so i got the chicken
When we arrived, customs asked me if I brought any snacks – any magic sarap? any chicharon? Oh my gosh, I had chicharon. A friend asked me to bring chicharon for her and apparently it is not allowed! So they had to open my suitcase and analyze my chicharon. I had chicharittos which was pork and they confiscated it but they let me keep the others which were vegetable chicharon
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We attended a presentation last month by Crystal Cruises. They are celebrating their 20th anniversary and they have plenty great packages this year! 15 years ago we took the Mediterranean Cruise on Crystal Symphony. One of the nice things about a cruise is you get to go to different cities without having to bring your luggage with you. And being on the cruise is in itself an adventure.
It’s in my bucket list to go on a cruise again hopefully one day…..
I took photos of the presentation on the screen, I hope you can read it
They have courses on board while you are traveling!
Cruises are actually more fun when you are with a big family or a big group of friends.
Activities for kids
Wow, there are themes 🙂
It’s actually fun to be on board, they have so many things to keep you busy till you get to your next destination
The food is all included and you can choose to eat in the main dining or in the restaurants on the ship
I don’t mind a small room, just make sure there is a window you can open to see outside or a balcony
Great deals this year on their 20th anniversary
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Here is a portrait of the famous Dr. Cuanang ( by Winner Jumalon 2006) found at the Pinto Museum. Thank you Dr. Cuanang for your amazing contribution to Philippine art!
We were toured by one of the Saling Pusa artists, Jim Orencio
The Museum had just opened last December 2010 and I heard it took around 2 years to build with the help of artist Tony Leaño
Love the display of the Philippine flag!
It’s Plet’s sculpture by the garden!!
I was just so awed and dumbfounded so to see so many beautiful antiques and art works around the place!
Wow! This was the first artwork you see as you enter the gallery! What a treasure!!!!!! A 1992 painting made by the Saling Pusa group! PRICELESS!
Dr. Cuanang has a beautiful collection! He knew these artists had talent and he supported them. How can you put a value to even just that alone? And now it is even so difficult to acquire such works from these artists – Elmer Borlongan, Tony Leaño, Mark Justinani, John Santos, Joy Mallari, Emmanuel Garibay, Geronimo Tapales and the rest of the group!
A special section for Mark Justiniani works! Wow!
Another building. Love the Leroy artwork on the facade!
Plet Borlongan again! Beautiful!!! I want a Plet sculpture in my garden! 🙂
Photo opportunity for Mom beside Plet’s beautiful art 🙂
Thank you also to another Saling Pusa artist, Andy Orencio, who is the brother of Jim and toured us also around the museum
Haha! 🙂
The Ladies restroom 🙂
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Of course the visit is not complete without having a meal at the Pinto Cafe
Zucchini Pesto soup
Pinto Cafe Salad
Gambas
10-Hour Roast USDA Beef Belly
Boneless Crispy Pata with Sauerkraut and fries
Fish and Chips with truffle Mayo
Spaghetti Pomodoro with Shrimps
Tortellini and 3 Cheese
Beef Burger
Turkey Club
Molten Valrhona Chocolate Souffle Cake
Click here to go to their website: Pinto Art Gallery
When you decide to go on a safari in Africa, the next step is to choose which part of Africa 🙂
Previous entry: Asia to Africa Safaris January 3, 2012
If you do decide to go to Kenya, Cheli and Peacock has a good portfolio of luxury resorts to stay in which they own and some of which they manage
I had the pleasure of meeting Stefano Peacock during his visit here in Manila and he introduced to us Cheli and Peacock which is a company owned by him and his wife
The camps
I took some photos from the website and from the presentation and wow, the camps are so beautiful!! And this is just in Kenya!! It is so hard to choose which one just in Kenya because they all have their own charm
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Contact
or contact:
Jeremy Sy
Asia to Africa Safaris Ltd
Unit 308 Lapanday Center
2263 Pasong Tamo Extension
Makati City, Philippines
Website: www.atoasafaris.com
Email: Jeremy.sy@atoasafaris.com
Office number : +632 812 2728
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