Philippines, Subic Bay

Subic Bay Christmas

Hi Everyone,

Since Randal and I are leaving Subic Bay tomorrow for Puerto Galera, I walked around today taking photos of the Christmas decorations.  At night they are all lit up and look great.  During the day it seems odd to see Santa at the beach.  My favorite is the Fire Department Santa with the fire hat on his head.  The most thought provoking is the one of carolers standing behind the old Spanish cannon probably singing, “Peace on Earth,” or something else antithetical to cannons and war. 

  We spent yesterday and today readying the boat and ourselves for our trip.  We’re both looking forward to it since most of the time it will be just the 2 of us so we need the practice.  I am glad we had the trial run with Nick and Zaida last month.   It did occur to me that we can walk around in our PJs all day!  Next email from PG. 

Ru

clip_image001 clip_image002  San Roque Chapel 

I don’t know about Lola and Lolo

clip_image003 clip_image004  Fire Department

clip_image005  Beach Santaclip_image006  Waterfront restaurant

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                                                                                           These nylon flowers are lit up at night and look nice.

clip_image010  “Peace on Earth.”

Even though I am Jewish, I like to walk around and see the decorations.  It brightens up the “winter.”

Hope you all have time over the holidays to spend time with friends and family

Ruth and Randal