On the Road: Part I

After a frustrating date mix-up I began my 2 week journey to the Philippines and Thailand one day late, on March 23. Admittedly, it was not the best beginning and I left lots of work behind and lots to do ahead. I made the best of it, though, and had a good time overall. The following posts are selected moments from my trip.

Getting there:

1st stop, Los Angeles
I had a 10 hour layover in LAX from 11am to 9pm. It was a Wednesday, so I could only ask so much, but I did manage to get Rob to meet up for lunch. To kill the time, I rushed through customs and immigration and checked my bags straight through. Then, I tried my luck with the bus system and found my way to Venice beach. With my bathing suit in my handcarry and $40 USD to my name, I wandered the boardwalk, watched the waves and the graffiti artists, and finished my latest Harry Potter (in Spanish, thank you very much). It was the best layover ever. I made it in time for my 9pm flight and had no problem getting through the long trek that followed (Manila via Guam).


2nd stop, Manila
Ironic, I know. I arrived in Manila at 6am only to be met by my mom, aunt and uncle who quickly ushered me to departures for an 8am flight to Bohol. I guess it's never too early to head to the beach.