Mom Violy told me she wanted to order the Paella Negra from Dean & Deluca. Carmina suggested we dine in since we’d never really tried their main courses, always just getting takeout with the cream puffs . Mom Violy agreed, and we arrived about thirty minutes before the lunch rush began. The service was very slow, even though we had ordered ahead of time. They mistakenly brought out the Paella Valenciana , despite Mom Violy repeating the order three times to the person who took it. It turned out the cook on duty made the error, even though it was written down clearly. We know Paella Negra takes a long time to prepare, which is why Mom Violy had requested it to be cooked beforehand. She wanted it as her main meal, but because of the mix-up and feeling hungry, she took a piece of Carmina’s Turkey Club Sandwich and asked for the bacon on the side. I didn’t expect the turkey to be just one piece, and the bread was toasted so hard that it removed one layer of the sandwich. Since ...
Mom Violy's granddaughter visited the Philippines along with her best friend’s family, who were experiencing the country for the first time. To create lasting memories, they planned an adventure to Pagsanjan Falls in Cavinti, Laguna. The journey to their destination would take 2 hours and 33 minutes, not accounting for stopovers and traffic in the Philippines. Carmina's sister booked a tour guide who arranged a van to pick us up, followed by a one-hour boat ride each way to reach the destination. Meals are included, so make sure to inform them in advance if there are any foods you cannot eat. The tour guide will not accompany you during the boat ride experience but will wait for you at the meal area. Tips: Bring extra clothing as you will get wet during the boat ride and waterfall visit. Wear swimming shoes and lightweight clothing that won't feel heavy when wet, making it easier to walk around. Sunglasses are a good idea since it can get very sunny. Showers are availa...