Halfway done and still enjoying the view

Another few weeks but not much to talk about. Been mostly working, but I have had a few trips out and about.

A week or two ago a few of us went out to club ultima (insert link here). Apparently it's the tallest building in Cebu as well as being a hybrid hotel/resort/restaurants)/theatre/ride/suicide walk. We hit the top of the building for a bit of a view and then got on a ride which gives you a full 360 view as well as tipping you 55 degrees over to have a great preview of what you would see for the next ten seconds before becoming a street pizza (this run on sentence is dedicated to my sister, the English teacher).

Most of us were quite excited but one began to feel the sting of fear; especially with the others teasing her about loose bolts. Suffice to say; she decided to go with me because I chose this rare moment to keep my trap shut. On the ride we
started at 50 degrees and she (who will remain nameless) did great...and then I tilted it another 5 degrees just to freak her out. Sorry Kat, but I can't be nice all the time. :)

We then went a level down to go on the sky walk which included us harnessing up and taking a walk outside on a steel and glass walkway with no guardrail. We all made it around the building and even dangled our feet over the edge while soaking in the picturesque view. It was nice to take some time and remind ourselves where we actually were. A coastal city in Southeast Asia. It's too easy to forget the amazing geography when one spends their nights working and days sleeping.

A few weeks later a troup of us made our way back to Maribago (so far my fave beach) for some much needed R&R. This time the tide was out for a majority of the day, but I was determined to remain active and not just laze the day away on the beach getting sunburnt. I guess one out of two isn't bad.

Sunburns aside, the day included a round of massive chess (note my ingenious replacement for a vacant black knight), a shallow swim to a man-made island, and another fantastic seafood meal. Suffice to say, another excellent day.

I also received some amazing news; it looks like Paul and Jacquie are meeting me in Japan after work is complete. Flights and hotels are currently being booked and lists of crazy things are being written. If any of you have any tips on strange

sights in Tokyo please let us know. So far our list includes a Hello Kitty Mall and a restaurant where you are served by monkey butlers. A Hong Kong trip with the crew is also happening next weekend. The tickets are bought and the we're all getting quite excited. All is certainly on the up and up for the Cebu crew.