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Mexican Riviera - Chef Loreto Bembo's Master piece and a man eating a balloon by Memoirs of Aline on May 15, 2010There are only two formal nights in our 7 days cruise but our cruise dinner was almost always formal and should I say amazing. Let me feature one Chef, simply because he's a Filipino ;-) Our second to the last dinner was prepared by Chef - Lore...
Cabo San Lucas - Mexican Riviera 3rd stop by Memoirs of Aline on May 12, 2010Last stop was the jewel of Baja peninsula, Cabo San Lucas. From wiki, Cabo San Lucas is known for its white sandy beaches, several world-class Scuba diving locations, and the distinctive sea arch El Arco de Cabo San Lucas. As a result, Cabo San Luca...
Mazatlan - Mexican Riviera 2nd stop by Memoirs of Aline on May 7, 2010Second cruise stop was Mazatlan. Mazatlan is one of Mexico's most alluring and inviting beach destination , it is know as 'Pearl of the pacific'. We went to their public market in Old town and bought some Mexican items. In my case, bought sombrero...
Puerto Vallarta - Mexican Riviera 1st stop by Memoirs of Aline on May 4, 2010After 3 days of sailing, we finally arrived at our first port stop - Puerto Vallarta. Puerto Vallarta is a Mexican resort city situated on the Pacific Ocean's Bahía de Banderas. We walked along the Malecon (sea walk), where we saw and enjoyed...
Princess cruise : Mexican Riviera by Memoirs of Aline on Apr 29, 2010One thing that kept me busy was a 7-day cruise to the Mexican Riviera via Sapphire Princess of Princess Cruise. A huge ship that can accommodate up to 2,670 passengers, with an array of swimming pools, lounges and dining areas in addition to a cou...
Thunderbird Resorts - Poro Point, San fernando La Union by Memoirs of Aline on Jan 15, 2010We're in Santorini Greece... NOT! During our vacation in my mother's hometown, we visited Thunderbird resort which is few minutes away from San Fernando La Union city proper. Thunderbird is a Santorini inspired hotel which is nestled on a scenic...
Baluarte Zoo -Vigan, Ilocos Sur by Memoirs of Aline on Jan 6, 2010I've finally got to see a real camel without traveling too far... Yes, there's a camel living in our tropical country and it can be found in Vigan's Baluarte... I captured this photo after feeding it with a grass. Deers loitering around the...
Barasoain church by Memoirs of Aline on Dec 16, 2009When I was a kid, I only knew Barasoain church trough 10 peso bills - I remember looking for a cat in the bills... as time progresses, I had learned to appreciate the value of history:I've been going to Malolos to accompany P to his Lolo's house; Fro...
Wine Tasting @ Foley Estates Winery by Memoirs of Aline on Nov 3, 2009We had our wine tasting at Foley estate vineyard and winery in Santa Ynez Valley and paid $10 for 5-6 glasses of wines, that include chardonnay(2-3),a dry rose and Pinot noir (2).Wine is said to be an acquired taste - The more you taste and unders...
Malibu Beach, California by Memoirs of Aline on Nov 1, 2009It was summer in California, so the idea was beach beach beach...There we went off to Malibu beach for the not so crowded scene....Whilst, the sun was high and the weather hot - the water was friggin' icy cold.So, we just jump, jump,jump...Before we...
