While traveling around the world, the family visited the Philippines and decided to combine a double birthday dinner with James. In our chat group, we discussed which restaurants we’d like to dine at, and Mom Violy has been eager to try the all-you-can-eat lobster her best friend recommended at Solaire. Carmina took charge of making the reservation through Solaire's Resort website and asked the family which seating time they preferred, choosing between two options with different time frames. Carmina registered it under Mom Violy's name and phone number. She received an email for our confirmation, and a week beforehand, a reminder was sent to Mom Violy's mobile to confirm if we were going ahead or not. Carmina replied to the SMS since Mom Violy wasn’t sure how to do it. We were told to arrive fifteen minutes before our scheduled entry time, which was 5:30 p.m. on February 12, 2026. When we arrived, we were informed we couldn’t enter the dining area until exactly 5:30 p.m...
Carmina was in town visiting her family and friends in the United States. Every year, she enjoyed exploring new places or spots her family and friends had shared on social media. She had a best friend from high school with whom she kept in touch despite living in the Philippines for many years. Tips: When I visited Mendocino and Fort Bragg in May, it was still cold, so my friend advised me to bring a thick jacket, sweater, or sweatshirt to layer with other clothes. Wearing sneakers is ideal for outings that involve nature. Don’t forget to bring a camera and a selfie stick if you like taking photos with your mobile phone. A short getaway is a great way to catch up with friends, splitting all expenses equally. The drive to Mendocino, California, took about three hours. Carmina’s best friend booked a stay at the Glass Beach Inn on May 28, 2017, located at 726 N Main Street, Fort Bragg, California, United States. We shared a room at the Dana Campbell, pretending we were managing our own bo...