Good Friday

What a feast we had! Apparently the Good Friday seafood cookout is tradition here for my family in Dagupan. Every year, the whole family comes over for fresh seafood and Tita Yasmine's (Uncle Ricky's wife) homemade ice cream.

By the time I woke up, maybe around 830 or 9 AM, the food was almost finished being prepared. Seafood ranging from shrimp to huge fish that I don't know the names of were piled high in bowls, tuna spaghetti was underway, and a dozen mangoes were already sliced and ready to eat. I was immediately hungry.

We hung out for a little bit and got ready before the rest of the family arrived between 11:30 & 12. A long table right outside the door (and under the shade of course) was set up and a few fans were plugged in. It didn't take long before everyone started digging in and getting full. And just like at family parties at home, many laughs were shared. I think that pictures will do a better job at conveying this happy gathering than any description ever could...so I will wait for Auntie Ceclie, Uncle Ramon's wife, to share the pictures she took on her fancy camera & will upload them here once I have them. So, again, check back soon!