Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...
During our arrival on May 4, 2022 there we're too many activities to attended upon family get together.
Our mind is filled of excitement yet our body is asking for time to sleep longer.
While adjusting ourselves with the time zone Carmina gets sleepy at 4 o'clock, bedtime midnight, after waking up at 7:30 in the morning.
Even if what Mom Violy's love to do is shop our eyes are getting droogy from the ride getting there with your relatives seating in back seat of their car.
Carmina would take a short nap while Mom Violy us busy telling stories.
Realizing it takes a week to adjust ourselves to being jetlag even being constipated triggers us even not having an appetite tend to eat less and getting full easily.
Our body calls our attention we no longer the three years ago where we jump out and get ready on the go each day.
We need R&R and attention to your medical check up.
Aunt Marissa had offered Mom Violy to stay at a one night hotel for her belated birthday gift last year.
Mom Violy didn't want it in the Philippines since it was too risky during covid season.
Mom Violy decided to take the offer in California when she'll be doing her medical check up for one day.
Carmina gave screen shots of which hotel was located in Fremont and Newark, California area where there was access to have a shopping mall close by.
A place where Carmina can navigate herself through memory a place she grew up.
Mom Violy decided upon Double Tree by Hilton in Newark on May 10, 2022.
Today has come where Mom Violy and Carmina will bring you along to see the life we grew up in California.
Life is reverse where Carmina is the driver for Mom Violy.
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Must try chocolate chip cookie from any Hilton Hotel provided a complimentary with no limit how many you can eat.
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