The World Cup 2010

The World Cup in South Africa ended up last sunday and Spain got the title. I'm still happy because Germany won over Uruguay placing them on the third place. Kudos to the german football players and trainers, they really do their best. Spain and Germany have a soft spot in my heart, Spain having colonized our homeland for many many years and its also our favorite golf vacation getaway and Germany, my second home, a country that changed our life. The world cup 2010 is over but i didnt remove my german garland in my car.


Win or lose, i still love Germany


By the way, dirk registered his motorcycle today and now bear the initial of my name A in his plate number. To have a personalized letter, he pays an additional ten euro.

Dirk's New Transporter

The price of the gasoline is rising again and in this hard times, it is practical to think of cost-cutting. Dirk played golf everyday and he also swim twice a day. So to save on gasoline, he now use his roller going to and from the golf course and private pool.

Köln Visit

Everytime we're in Köln, the first thing we do is visit the grave of Dirk's father who died 13 years ago.



Dinner at Chinese Restaurant





A glimpse at Mutti's nest

Hot Summer

It's really very hot here and we're experiencing more than 30 degrees centigrade. From the Philippines, to Abu Dhabi and now here in Germany, i would say that the warm weather is now taking its toll on me. Though i dislike it, majority here in Europe are always looking forward to it because of different summer activities. People can just sit back, relax and enjoy the sun.



Even my friends can now wear their summer outfits

Back in Germany

After our seven weeks in the Philippines and almost a week in the United Arab Emirates, we're finally back here in Deutschland. Thanks to the entertainment system of the Etihad Airways, the 6-hour flight is not that boring. I'm also very happy to be back in the blogosphere, its my other world.

Day 4 - Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa

The Dubai Mall is the world's largest shopping mall based on total area and sixth largest by gross leasable area. Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, it is part of the Burj Khalifa complex, the 20-billion-dollar project which has 1,200 shops.








I've been to different shopping malls around the world, but Dubai Mall for me is the most beautiful, its facade, the shops, the decorations. We're also here in Dubai seven years ago in which we do some safari adventure and dined at Burj Al Ahrab, another seven star hotel in the world. And to visit one of the most luxurious shops and the biggest tower in the world is a dream come true for me, a once in a lifetime experience.










The entrance to the world's largest tower, Burj Khalifa is also inside Dubai mall. Thanks again to my dear blogger friend Monique who bought our ticket in advance. For walk-in guest the ticket costs 400 Dirhams and for scheduled entry its only 100 dirhams.












On the way back to Abu Dhabi by bus, a glimpse of the hotel on the right side reminds me how lucky i am to visit and dined on the (only) two seven star hotels in the world, the Emirates Palace and Burj Al Ahrab. I'm really thankful to our LORD ALMIGHTY for all the blessings and the privileged to see the beauties of the world.