Around Chinatown

Our day trip around San Francisco last 18 December 2007 brought Cecile and me passed through Chinatown. There was really nothing new and spectacular, except maybe, because, this version of Chinatown was in San Francisco.


And we really had no chance to get off the tram and walk around the streets, hear the “Chinglish” from the residents. Many of the apartment buildings looked like those we had seen in HK and would see if we went to Mainland China.

Still, I snapped a few pictures.

Cecile said, “Mayroon din naman Chinatown in Manila.”

Steps Around Universal Studio

Eric had driven all night long last 21 December 2007, from Hayward to Los Angeles, California. It was easily an 8-hour plus drive. Laly had rented a big van to fit all the stuff the three girls were bringing to Los Angeles. Saturday was the big day, as we were all going to Universal Studios.

We could see the excitement in the girls, specially, Nicole. The 8-year old girl had been in the States for three years. Carla and Geneve are grown up young ladies now, with iPods and mobile phones, and boyfriends.


Today, all their tech gadgets take a back seat with the surprise and excitement the rides at Universal Studios provide. Terminator 3D with the Governor Arnold himself reprising his role. The Indiana Jones ride drew screams from us as we sneaked slowly into the dark caves with a sudden drop.


Carla and Geneva convinced me to take the Mummy ride. Chief and Eric opted to pass on this ride. It really wasn’t scary and fast, only the reverse pull created louder screams. We survived.