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Part 2: Our Journey to Asia

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Before leaving for the Philippines, we did our much awaited trek down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon at Phantom Ranch.


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Day 1 Itinerary

Places visited:

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Grand Canyon Village

Day 2 Itinerary

Places visited: Bright Angel Lodge

Bright Angel Lodge

Bright Angel Lodge

We arrived at the Grand Canyon Bright Angel Lodge to sign in for our 3 day trek to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back!

Day 3 Itinerary

Places visited: Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park

Bright Angel Trail at The Grand Canyon National Park

Day 1: We hiked down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon to stay at the Phantom Lodge on the Colorado River. It was over 10 miles of hiking. We feel so connected to the Grand Canyon as we saw its different ecosystems and many different layers. What an experience. The kids did great! No complaints!

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North Rim

Day 4 Itinerary

Places visited: Phantom Ranch

Phantom Ranch
Phantom Ranch
Phantom Ranch
Phantom Ranch
Phantom Ranch
Phantom Ranch
Phantom Ranch
Phantom Ranch
Phantom Ranch
Phantom Ranch
Phantom Ranch
Phantom Ranch
Phantom Ranch

Phantom Ranch

Day 2: We are now at Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the Grand Canyon! Nika and Tatay joined our group to hike another 12 miles to Ribbon Falls. Carter stayed back with his new friend, Flint, from Colorado. They hiked some more and skipped rocks on the Colorado River.

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Grand Canyon Village

Day 5 Itinerary

Places visited: South Kaibab Trailhead

South Kaibab Trailhead
South Kaibab Trailhead
South Kaibab Trailhead
South Kaibab Trailhead
South Kaibab Trailhead
South Kaibab Trailhead
South Kaibab Trailhead
South Kaibab Trailhead
South Kaibab Trailhead
South Kaibab Trailhead
South Kaibab Trailhead
South Kaibab Trailhead
South Kaibab Trailhead

South Kaibab Trailhead

Day 3:

We finished our 3 day trek drown to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back up by going on the South Kaibab Trail. It was a solid uphill 8 mile hike with numerous switchbacks. Nika did over 30 miles in 3 days, and Carter did over 20 miles! No complaints! So proud of the kids!

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Phoenix

Day 6 Itinerary

Places visited: Anthem

Anthem
Anthem
Anthem
Anthem
Anthem
Anthem
Anthem
Anthem
Anthem
Anthem
Anthem

Anthem

We had meeting in Anthem, AZ with family. We then had Christmas dinner at Dave and Carol’s home! It was sweet to be with cousins! A plus was seeing Dale and Diane! We then flew to San Francisco to catch our flight to the Philippines tomorrow. Aloft Hotel was pleasant. It even had ramen vending machine.

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South San Francisco

Day 7 Itinerary

Places visited: South San Francisco

South San Francisco
South San Francisco
South San Francisco
South San Francisco
South San Francisco
South San Francisco
South San Francisco
South San Francisco
South San Francisco
South San Francisco
South San Francisco
South San Francisco
South San Francisco

South San Francisco

Before we fly (Cathay Pacific) to the Philippines, we had brunch with Manong Winston and family! What a treat!! For dinner, we met with Leslie and her family. Great to see my bestie again! We are off! Next stop, Hong Kong!

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New Territories

Day 8 Itinerary

Places visited: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

We made it to Hong Kong International Airport for our layover. It is an extremely clean airport! Hong Kong is still masked. It seems more strict than the US. We loved having ramen for breakfast, and seeing all the cute things Asia makes like adorable pencil cases and appetizingdesserts.

Day 9 Itinerary

Places visited: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

Home sweet home. We have landed in Manila, Philippines! We stayed in Hilton Manila for a night so that we can catch a plane to my hometown, Cauayan, Isabela, in the morning. We had room service since we were exhausted.

Day 10 Itinerary

Places visited: Manila

Manila
Manila
Manila
Manila
Manila
Manila
Manila
Manila
Manila
Manila
Manila
Manila
Manila

Manila

Well, that was an introduction. Our 45 minute flight arrived to my hometown only to fly back again to Manila because of poor visibility due to weather. We ended up waiting a bit at the airport, then went back to our hotel so the kids can enjoy some pool time.

Day 11 Itinerary

Places visited: Manila

Manila
Manila
Manila
Manila
Manila
Manila
Manila
Manila
Manila
Manila
Manila

Manila

Some pool time in Hilton Manila and snacks before our drive to my hometown, Cauayan City, Isabela.

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Cauayan City

Day 12 Itinerary

Places visited: Cauayan City

Cauayan City
Cauayan City
Cauayan City
Cauayan City
Cauayan City
Cauayan City
Cauayan City
Cauayan City
Cauayan City
Cauayan City
Cauayan City
Cauayan City
Cauayan City

Cauayan City

Thank goodness, my cousin helped us out with her contacts. We had a van and a private driver to drive us to Cauayan. Twelve hours later (because of a major accident in the mountains between a trailer and a sleeper bus) we have arrived! Home sweet home

🇵🇭♥️🇵🇭

Day 13 Itinerary

Places visited: Cauayan City - Nagrumbuan

Cauayan City
Cauayan City
Cauayan City
Cauayan City
Cauayan City
Cauayan City
Cauayan City
Cauayan City
Cauayan City
Cauayan City
Cauayan City
Cauayan City
Cauayan City

Cauayan City

Happy New Year from the Philippines! We celebrated the New Year with cousins, who happen to be our next door neighbors. So glad that the kids are here to fully experience their culture and language.

Nagrumbuan
Nagrumbuan
Nagrumbuan
Nagrumbuan
Nagrumbuan
Nagrumbuan
Nagrumbuan
Nagrumbuan
Nagrumbuan
Nagrumbuan
Nagrumbuan
Nagrumbuan
Nagrumbuan

Nagrumbuan

Our meeting in Nagrumbuan, Isabela, Philippines. It was a lovely meeting. It was also great to see my first cousin again. Great food, and even better company.

Day 14 Itinerary

Places visited: Cauayan City

Cauayan City

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