Maui with Crafty Friends

I had the unique opportunity to join some crafty friends in Maui.

Packing

The location

The Food

The turtles came with the sunset and left with the sunrise.

The lava fields

The Pineapple Plantation

Playing Tourist Guide in Manila

Making friends with expats moving to Manila and saying goodbye to other expats, meant that I spent a lot of time being a tourist guide in April.

American Cemetery/ WWII Memorial

Venice Gardens Mall

Cultural Show at Barbara's Heritage Restaurant, Intramuros

Boracay

 Quick weekend trip to the beach with a friend.

Taking the boat from the airport to the hotel.

Who doesn't enjoy a fun day chilling on the beach

Visiting the Family

 Flying home to spend a couple of months with family

Getting to spend Christmas with the family

The Sunrises...

... and the sunsets, never get old.

Remembering life on the farm.

Preparing for the cold.

Then the snow began.

Celebrating my Dad's birthday.  I made his favorite, Apple Cake. The store was all sold out of 7's so I had to buy a 2 and 1.  Luckily in candle surgery terms 2+1=7

 Spending time with nieces and nephews and watching school sports.