To My Mother, Bahrain

This special person in my life deserved a break.  I once planned for a trip with her to Vietnam and Cambodia but failed because she had not completed securing requirements for her passport.  There were issues on her birth certificate.   Her name was misspelled, gendered as male.   She had to file for late registration to straighten out the details on her birth certificate and submit it to apply for a passport.

This very special person in my life is no other than my “mother”.   She wanted the best for all of us, her children.   Though we are grown up and reached our age…in her eyes, we are still her babies.  There is no way we can pay back what she had done for us…for me.   

Now that I can stand with my own feet, here to give you a break mom.   Nay,  you are there and here we are.  Share your time with us and our moment with you.  Be at our side and see where this given life had taken us.

October 04, 2010

An approaching face spotted at Bahrain International Airport arrival hall.  We caught the glimpse of that familiar face, of our mother.  Can’t believe that she is here with us.

October 4 the date my mom’s first step in Bahrain and my sister Elena’s birthday too.   A mother's presence is warmest birthday presents.  Happy birthday my sister and welcome Nanay.

Muharraq Park   October 09,2010 

One fine day at 6:00 am, we walked around the nearby park, Muharraq Park.

Bahrain National Museum   October 10,2010 

Bahrain National Museum with my sister Joy and Nanay

Night Swimming in Juffair  October 12, 2010

Swimming with the sexy gals from Rosa Salon

Walk from Muharraq to the airport, October 26,2010 

The weather is getting colder and the night is longer than the day.  Right time for mom’s vacation.  Hot and humid may aggravate her high blood pressure.  I am glad she made it walked that far.   I have my ket just in case her pressure goes up.  We were walking and sightseeing at the same time.

 This is along the highway from Muharraq to airport

The Taste of Arabic Food
Al Abraj Restaurant
After our long walk from Muharraq to the airport, we had our reward, the taste of Arabic food.

 Hummous, Arabic bread, salad and fresh chico shake to start

Mixed grill.

Our eyes are more hungry than our tummy.  It was a lot of food for the two of us.

In uniform with my Nanay

Walk from Muharraq to Exhibition Road. October 29, 2010. 

Our sightseeing route this time was from Muharraq to Exhibition Road.  We passed by at Marina Park.   It was crowded with families having a picnic and children playing at the amusement park.   

Our finished line…Jasmis in Exhibition Road. Yey!  Burger, fries, salad and ice cream. No comment on this one but lol.  Break the rule!!!

November 05, 2010

After my night flight from Alexandria, Egypt straight away we're on to the road, see where my feet lead us.    

The First Oil Well in Bahrain

Here is the Tree of Life

Muharraq Horse Riding School

The New Manama Bab-Al Bahrain (Gate to Bahrain) 

Baba’s Garden Resort, Riffa.  November 06, 2010

Memorial at Gulf Gate Hotel, November 07, 2010

Attended the memorial service offered by the Standard Chartered Bank's staff and friends for their lost colleague and my previous flatmate, Najiya F. Mallala "Tita Angie".



          The Story of My Mom's Newly Found Best Friend 

My Mom and I were at the cold store, "My best-friend!  My best-friend!",  she calls the attention of the store vendor.  I burst out laughing when I heard that.   "Nay, Is he your best friend?   As in you're so much close like this? (showing my crossed fingers) :-).    She then burst out laughing :-D!   
My mom commented that she heard us calling them out as friend. Hahahaha!
I told her that it was "my friend" but not "my best friend".  In Bahrain, if you are recognized as Filipino and your name is unknown to them, you will be called as "Kabayan".  Most of the people from everywhere when they don't know your name regardless of nationality,  they called you "My friend". 

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