Why Retire in the Philippines/Marinduque Vacations: Photos from Our Japanese Lunch at Oishi Sushi Restaurnat

Planning to Retire Soon!

If you are planning to retire in the Philippines soon, I suggest you visit several excellent websites on pro's and cons of retiring in the Philippines. However if you want to retire in the provinces, where life is simple, standard of living cheaper, less traffic congestion and pollution, availability of fresh seafood and vegetables compared to the big cities, my island province is the place for you! If this is your first time in my site, welcome. Some of the photos and videos on this site, I do not own. However, I have no intention on the infringement of your copyrights. The photo above is the front yard of Chateau Du Mer- Our Retirement Home in Boac, Marinduque, Philippines

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Photos from Our Japanese Lunch at Oishi Sushi Restaurnat

Saturday noon, 12 THD Residents (11F and 1M) went to Oishi- a Sushi and Grill Restaurant located at Newell/South California St only about 0.5 mile from THD. We were accompanied by Karen K with our helpful driver, Nancy. My order of Shrimp Tempura Bento Box was excellent. The lunch includes miso soup, salad and hot tea. With tips, it cost $25.

I took a few pictures during lunch and here it is for your viewing pleasure. I had a couple of shrimp tempura leftover and a bowl of rice that I took to my apartment that I consumed with gusto later in the afternoon. It was an excellent lunch with good company. I enjoyed the outing in spite of the light drizzle and not a sunny day.

This lunch excursion is a welcome change from our regular lunch menu here at The Newtons. I suggest more lunch excursions to other ethnic restaurants be organized again by our Activity Directors. There are several ethnic restaurants in downtown Walnut Creek that are at least rated 3 Stars. ethnic restaurants in Walnut Creek, ca

I have been to a Peruvian restaurant( Limon) and course to Creek House for Chinese Dim Sum. The Thai restaurant located in the same outdoor mall with Oishi has been mentioned as one of the best Thai restaurant in Walnut Creek.

In my Table, Sandi Green, Mary Ann Dewald, Gwen Corbett and Anne Long

In the second Table, Andi Shafer, Mary Reiser, Rebecca Said, Doris Rosen, Sue Rosenberg, and Barbara Hoffman.

Our Bento Boxes Lunch- Yummy!

Chopsticks or Fork?

My Shrimp Tempura Bento Box-Excellent!

Next Door Neighbor, Mary Reiser with her smile! Rebecca Said pouting!

The Three Sisters- Doris, Sue and Barbara

Doris, Sue and Barbara drove separately. The eight of us were driven to the restaurant via THD van by helpful ( loading and unloading) Nancy.

Miso Soup time- the Japanese Way!- NO SPOON!

In the 3rd table, Vivacious Karen K and Helpful Nancy- Our Chaperon and Driver respectively

Mary Ann enjoying her garlic edamame and Gwen her miso soup-edamame is not for me!

For Menu and other details visit the website below:

https://www.oishisushigrill.com/

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Fruit Trees in the Gardens of Chateau Du Mer

The Mango Tree-I have three varieties in my Garden-The Indian, Guimaras and Carabao Mangoes My caretaker/gardener informed me last month that due to the El Nino drought in Marinduque, two of my Durian trees died in spite of his vigilant watering. One of the tree was attacked by insects that looks like a big fly but yellowish in color that sucks the sap of the seedling. The roots of the other tree was attacked by ants residing in the soil. However, my other fruit trees, the rambutans( 2), the lanzones(2) and the jack fruits ( 2) trees are doing well. The above eight fruit trees were given to me by Retired General Recaredo Sarmiento of Boac and Lucena., about three years ago. General Sarmiento is the “atid” of my wife. “Atid” is the colloquial term for brother. Evidently, Macrine's father, the late Bernardo Jambalos was the Godfather of General Sarmiento during his baptism and comfirmation. Gen Sarmiento's hobby is orchard planting, reforestation and farming. The other fruit trees in my garden are guayabanos, cashew, avocados, starapples, duhats, ates, guavas, mangoes( 3 varieties) and papayas as well as several varieties of bananas . Of the above fruit trees, my favorite is the guayabanos, also known as soursop tree known for its anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties . The following are photos of the fruit trees. The Durian photo is from the web. Note that it almost look like a jack fruit tree, except that the leaves are bigger and shiny. My desire is to have a passion fruit tree in the near future. You are welcome to visit my orchard and flower gardens any time, if perchance you are in the vicinity of The Chateau Du Mer Beach Resort and Conference Center.

The Rambutan Tree and Fruits

The Lanzone Tree and Fruits

The Jack Fruit Tree

The Durian Fruit Tree