Puerto Galera Bay is considered to be one of the world’s best bays by a Paris-based world club. Because of its natural beauty, diverse marine life, rich history and economic contributions, an award was given to the bay. It is a sanctuary of coral species and mangrove species and nine of the world’s sea grass species. It has also provided a safe refuge to seafarers during storms throughout the century.
A lobster which was supposed to be in a dinner plate was set free by the restaurant owner. The lobster was said to have been caught somewhere in Canada but was marketed in New York . They were praised for their action of letting the super centenarian crustacean live out his days in peace and freedom. The lobsters’ age is around 140 basing on its weight which is 20 pounds. Good move!
On a cold, dreary November day, I attended the funeral of a friend. During the eulogy, the widow began to sob loudly. At that point, the pastor spoke odd words meant to comfort: “That’s okay. Someday you’ll be able to forget.”
Able to forget? The widow’s expression made it clear that she had no desire to forget. Cherished memories of her husband provided a comfort and joy she intended to cling to, anticipating a heavenly reunion someday.
After a long journey from Hong Kong, which involved a 7-hour layover compounded by a 3-hour delay, we arrive in Chicago . We missed the last flight to Grand Rapids , our destination, by just 20 minutes. The airline arranged hotel rooms for us, and we took a shuttle for a short night’s rest. We must have been a pretty sorry sight to the hotel staff. One of them looked at us shook his head and simply said, “Distressed travelers”. Perhaps in the travel industry that is the common term, but it was new to me.