Happy Thanksgiving !!!

To: Everyone 

From: Amy, Atong, Aurora 

& the elusive James 

Gobble, Gobble Canada !!!

Marseille, France - Beating the Odds !!!

A chance meeting of familiar faces in Marseille, France;  September 29, 2013

 (Complimentary Pictures sent by Beth F Orpilla)

Narrative by Elmer Alcoba (via FB): 

"Yes, I met Beth while we were on a cruise. I already saw her when the cruise started, and I was asking myself where did I see her before. I ask her husband where they were from, and he said Baguio, so I said I am from Baguio.  Beth added, City High Class 62... me too, I'm Elmer, and that's how the surprise meeting took place.  Then, I remembered seeing her from the pictures of the class 62 reunion."

Beth, Tita, Elmer Alcoba & wife, Ditas, Polly (friend)

Polly (friend), Ditas & Elmer Alcoba, Tita Frigillana & Beth F Orpilla

Ditas & Elmer Alcoba (San Diego);Tita Frigillana, Beth F & Manny Orpilla (N York) @ Marseille, France

Belated   HAPPY  BIRTHDAY   Elmer!!!

COMMENTS:

vickie villarde-estepa:  October 13, 2013 at 6:15 PM

What a pleasant surprise to know that Beth and Elmer met in a cruise and re-affirmed their connection to BCHS Class 62! Through Elmer's reference to the reunion pictures, now I know that he received the souvenir mag I sent him last year! That makes just 1 who haven't confirmed yet. May there be more cruises in the future for Class '62!

A Mediterranean Cruise

Beth F. and Manny Orpilla's Mediterranean Cruise was accompanied by Beth's sister, Tita. This trip took them along the coasts of Italy in Capri, a visit to Rome, Tower of Pisa, cruising towards France and Spain.

Beth & Tita (sister) in Capri, South side-Gulf of Naples

Manny & Beth in Capri, Region of Campania, Italy

Beth & Tita , St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City

Beth @ Tower of Pisa, Piazza del Duomo, Pisa, Italy

Beth @ Barcelona, Spain

Beth & Manny @ The National Palace of Barcelona, which houses the Museu Nacional d'Art Catalan; Barcelona City @ the backdrop

Beth & Manny on Their Norwegian Cruise

Portugal - a Delightful Surprise

The Portugal visit of the Natividad's took them to Lisbon.  A mountainous tram ride of Lisbon with an early Port "sweet" wine gave them a breath taking view of Alfama, the city's medieval Moorish district in a maze of narrow streets and houses decorated in tile work.  Lisbon, the capital and cultural heart of Portugal includes the Rossio Square in the heart of Baixa, cental shopping centre of Lisbon.

Entrance to the Jeronimos Monastery

Side entrance to the Jeronimos Monastery

PeaEye @ The Monument of Discoveries

Modern Monument of  Discoveries (C.1960)

 with the Natividad's travelling friends, The Lopezes, The Matas and The Guanzons

Travelling 2-3 hours inland, they found their way to Fatima.   Since 1917, the tiny village of Fatima has become one of the most visited pilgrimage centers in the world.  May, 1917, three shepherd children reported seeing a lady whom they recognized as the Virgin Mary. Today, the majestic Basilica hosts pilgrims every year.

PeaEye @ The walkway in front of the Basilica

 

Sunshine in Spain, Portugal & Morocco

Manny and PeaEye Natividad brought Antipolo sunshine with them to SPM during their September 18-30, 2013 visit. Here, beaming with their stylish smiles and laughters... they landed first in Spain, proceeded to Portugal and sped away in a ferry to Morocco.

PeaEye in Toledo, Spain

La Alhambra, Southern Spain;  Abit "Now, I remember diay na-ngisit nga tabakarillo ni Apong ko"; Adda itti picture itti Alhambra Castle (Alhambra Cigarettes)"!

Happy smiles as they landed in Morocco [Western Kingdom], North Africa

Manny & PeaEye on arrival in CasaBlanca, Hassar II Mosque in the background

PeaEye @ Hassar II Mosque, Casablanca, Morocco

Manny wanting to get a Red Fez (hat) with blue tassels - Headdress for Soldiers    @ The Marrakech Kasbah (market)

Manny, bibili ba ako ng Berber Carpet?   Paano natin i-uuwi?

ito na lang malaking maleta, para i-suitcase mo na lang ako sa susunod!

Manny smiling happily and wish he can drive the Mercedes motorcoach back to Antipolo;  Nakaling-gat lang yung Trafalgar driver saglit, take over ka na!    So, where did your camel go?