Basking at Monterey, California

Just about approximately 2 1/2 hours from San Francisso is the City of Monterey. Monterey is one of the famous coastal city in Northern California. It is a perfect place for a weekend getaway for Californians and tourist who wanted to experience relaxation under the sun. The city have many museums and historical sites with rich Spanish influnces that is still preserved up to the present.

The Junipero Mission Church

The San Carlos Cathedral - a famous Junipero Mission Church in Carmel, Monterey

This is the original Altar of the Junipero Mission Church, it is now displayed in the museum

The new Altar


This was said to be the first erected Cross in Monterey California by the Franciscan Missionaries headed by Father Junipero Serra, It still stands now at the Church Courtyard

The Courtyard is very spacious it has a fountain at the center, beautiful landscape all over. This serves as reception venue for parties and gatherings

Many dated stones are found in the courtyard garden. It explains the history of the place

A statue in memory of Fr. Junipero Serra

The Nativity scene exhibit inside the Museum

Inside this chest are remnants of the original wooden casket of Fr. Junipero Serra

THE 17- Mile Drive

The place best described as " the greatest meeting of land and water in the world." ( as per the brochure given at the entrance gate)

The 17- Mile Drive ia another famous tour spot in Monterey. As name suggests, it's 17 miles stretch of breathtaking sceneries

At Point Joe, you can see the Pacific Ocean at it's best

Lots of Squirrels and birds flocking around...

The Lone Cyprus is the trademark of the place. This cannot be used in any other advertising or Marketing purposes without any permission from the authorities of the place

My cousins and I posing at the wooden staircase near the Lone Cyprus

The Bird rock point

The 17- Mile Club house at Pebble beach host golf tourneys

My tito and tita Posing at the golf club

The Old Warf at Monterey

The original Fisherman's warf in CA located in Monterey

Clam Chowder and seafood cocktails are one of the best food in the area.

Witty Parrots entertain the tourists

Make your own taffy store

Coffe vendors on the side parking area

The warf walkway

Visiting San Francisco

San Francisco is one of the most visited city in California. It boast of many tourist attraction such as the ever famous Golden Gate Bridge, Fishermans' Warf, Piers, Fine arts Museum and Alcatraz to name a few.

It a very tourist friendly city. Going around the area is really easy and most places are accessible via the electric bus, train or cable car.

The Golden Gate Bridge - is said the be the most famous bridge in the wold. It is also the longest suspention bridge ever made by man. It was called the "Golden" since the redish color ( which is actually a vermillion orange) color turns goldish when the sun reflects it light on it during sunset. TRIVIA : Unfortunately, the Golden gate bridge it is said to be the most reported place to commit suicide in the world)

More info click here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Gate_Bridge

Here's a dedication stone for all the brave seafares who crossed the Pacific Ocean at the park overlooking the Golden Gate bridge

Alcatraz Island

The museum of Fine arts in San Francisco. Beautiful structures ( Kinda remind me of Julius Caesar's era) Too bad the central dome was closed when I visited the place. They say carvings are even better inside

The Famous zigzag road at Lombard Street

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The Cable car at Fisherman's Warf

Here's another popular attraction along the Fisherman's warf

At Pier 39, San Francisco -Sealions? Or Seals? ( Sorry not really good in telling the difference) Hehe!

San Francisco city hall. This serves not only as a public service building but a function hall for school balls, weddings and other private affairs.

The Port located along the Piers

At Union Square , Downtown San Francisco with my cousins

Not many are aware that this monument at Union Square at Downtown San Franscisco is dedicated to the brave soldier who fought at the Manila Bay, Philippines during the World War II ( It's written at the lower part of the post )

Mini reunion dinner with HS friends from CSA, Reminiscing the good old times! Till we meet again...

Cheers! to more years of fun and friendship!

Back to Fuego

Back to Fuego, this time, it's not a clean- up dive anymore but a weekend getaway with my college barkada. It's difficult to schedule an out of town get away for me and my college buddies since we are now all working in different work settings, but as it goes, if there's a will there's a way! Nothing can keep us from having fun whatever it takes! It may be after summer season already but we decided to catch our last hooray for this summer at the beach.

Terazzas de Punta Fuego is the newer clubhouse for the members of the exclusive Club Punta Fuego. It's located in Nasugbu, Batangas which is about 2 to 3 hour-drive from Manila. It boast of it's world class resort amenities and wonderful beach ambiance.




The Terrazzas de Punta Fuego beachfront


Terrazzas De punta Fuego Cafe Lounge

This is the passage way going to the Cabanas

On our way up to the Cabana

Lounge inside the comfort room

The shower rooms

Locker room

Kiddie and Adult pools that are interconnecting with each other. The blue tiles perfectly matches the modern style Cabanas on the sides.

View of the hotel / condo (on the top) from the beach

At the beach side

posing while waiting for lunch at Cafe Sol

On the way home, we passed by Don Bosco Church on the hill going to Tagaytay


To top it all up, we had dinner at Buon Giorno! Cafe and Bistro at Cliff house tagaytay. Hmm.. Looks like this resto is becoming my favotite