Cycle 16 – Item 147
Post 5,626
1 (Sun) June 2025
Pork Adobo
3.5
at Casa Escondida Resort and Dive Center
-Anilao, Mabini, Batangas, Philippines-
with the Family
Triumphant Return to the Philippines: Day 3 of 5
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- Day 1 (16.145 Alex’s Fried Chicken)
- Day 2 (16.146 Set D-2: Sizzling Burger Patties)
- Day 3 (16.147 Pork Adobo)
- Day 4 (16.148 Deep-Fried Crispy Cod Fish with Supreme Fish Sauce)
- Day 5 (16.149 Chicken Adobo with Rice)
In the Philippines! First time since we bugged out during the pandemic in 2020, exactly 5 years ago tomorrow (see 11.147 Bulgogi). The schedule is packed, including stops in BGC, Anilao, and Malate.
BREAKFAST
DIVING
Yesterday, DJ and I had gone out for 2 dives in the afternoon, while IZ stayed behind with Dong to train in the pool.
This morning, we all went out together. Although I had been a bit concerned how IZ would fare in the open water – he gets flustered easily, especially when physically uncomfortable – he took to it like a champ. DJ, after an absence of 5.5 years, looked like he hadn’t missed a day – so effortlessly smooth (see for comparison 10.147 Grilled Swordfish + Barbecue Chicken + Stir-Fried Pechay) (exactly 6 years ago). I said to Dong, “I’ve always thought that you are the most elegant diver that I’ve ever seen, but I believe that DJ might be better.” Dong replied, “Good – that means I taught him well.”
LUNCH
MERIENDA
DINNER
When I expressed disappointment that adobo was not on the menu, Dong ordered the kitchen to make a special plate for us – perks of being friends with the owner.
It was a perfect day. To think that this had been a regular thing back then makes me wonder if I had truly appreciated being so blessed, as I do now.
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