Carmina asked Mom Violy what kind of food she would like to eat for her upcoming birthday. Mom Violy said she was craving for a restaurant that serves steak and lobster. Carmina gave Mom Violy a list of restaurants for her to decide with a link of the websites for her to see which one look something she would like to try. One week before Mom Violy's birthday she made her final choice where she would like to try Mamou . Carmina had picked up Mom Violy at her home before heading to Gateway 2 located in Cubao, Quezon City. Mamou is located ground floor inside Gateway 2. Upon entering the person asked if we had any reservations however, they do except walk as well was seated at the table of our choice. The person had handed us the menu. Beverages Menu Bread and butter were served after we had placed our order. Our appetizer was the Mamou's Bacon Steak. Mom Violy decided to order her lobster tail with rice. Carmina had ordered Beer Battered Fish and Malt Vinegar with choice of pot
I am not sure if I am
the only one has encountered a bad experience when flying out from Manila or
any other country. I have several stories to share with you that have happened
in the past.
Story # 1:
During this time, we're riding
Business Class from Philippine Airlines heading to San Francisco. Our plane had
problems with the engine and was told it would be repaired enough time for us
to fly. It ended up waiting so long our flight was postponed during the next
day.
There we're other
passengers complaining because they had to attend a meeting and other couldn't
control them being impatient.
Philippine Airlines was
offering us a hotel accommodation, but I figure I would rather get picked
up by the driver and return back the next day.
I had emailed my sister
to inform her that our flight was postponed.
Story # 2:
My mom and I were leaving for
Amsterdam. My mom was already having a bad day. I remember my mom had already
converted our currency and we didn't have enough change to give a tip to the
shuttle. My mom's money just flew as she was handing the money to the guy who
drove us.
I had to give the guy my last funds.
When we had reached the Qater Airlines counter to present our plane ticket the lady at the counter questioned my
mom that since she was using a US Passport, she was considered overstaying
since when she had arrived last June for two weeks from the Philippines than she flew to Europe for one week it would
consider her over staying.
The lady had asked, my
mom to present a source of document to state she was a residence of the
Philippines. No one really carry around a title of your property when you
travel.
Good thing I asked, the
lady at the counter if my mom can just show proof she is a residence by showing
her Senior Card. Lucky the lady approved along with her manager.
I thought that would be
the last of having our bad time returning back to the Philippines.
The bad luck had
continued when our returning flight riding Qater Airlines was delayed the worse part we
had a connecting flight which had interfered once we had arrived. We didn’t
reach the next flight the doors closed and was sent to an accommodation to stay
in a hotel paid by the aircraft.
This is the worst of all
and no change of clothing.
My mom was so crabby
with lack of sleep. She slept the whole time in the hotel. I met a new Filipina
friend and we roamed around, but it was so hot to explore.
I remember when I had
dine at the restaurant there, we’re three men looking at me. I am thinking they
look like the age to become my father. I was right one man approached me ask
for my phone number. I snob the guy and said, you look the age like my father.
He still persisted and gave me his business card.
The following day I was
able to fly back to Manila.
I was able to meet a new
friend from my bad experience. My mom finally decided to apply for dual
citizenship.
Story # 3:
I remember this time my
mom didn’t believe me when you are a US Passport you need to get a visa when
you are traveling to Vietnam. My mom had already paid our plane fare to ride
Cebu Pacific Airlines along with her friend. Her friend and I we’re both had a Filipino
Passport. We found out it would only be my mom’s friend and I who will be able
to fly and travel to Vietnam. The worse part our ticket was non-refundable due
to it was a promo flight.
My mom didn’t allow us
to travel without her. Our airfare was all a waste of money and our excited
when down not going anywhere.
Story # 4:
I was flying with my relatives and we just visited Hong Kong last year. My relatives we're visiting from the States and visited the Philippines for two weeks. Cathy Pacific Airlines had questioned them for their returning flight from their country. Good thing my relatives had emailed a copy of their flight details and was able to get access of Internet to show them a copy of their returning flight.
Highlight:
Just based on our bad
experience you learn from them and you learn from your experiences. You always
make sure you have everything to show proof of your residence and your return flight e-ticket to show proof of your returning flight going back to your country just in case you
encounter the same mistakes.
You learn to bring extra garments in your hand carry you never know when you would get stranded based on my experience.
Never again did I travel again with a connecting flight with my mother.
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