Beech Lake at Lexington,Tennessee

One of the things I miss about Lexington, Tennessee is the Beech Lake. It’s a man-made lake that was made during the 1960s and is about 1000 acres wide. A friend, Joy, took us there on our third day in Lexington. Ever since that day, we go there every so often to de-stress from work. The lake also has a man-made beach shore where people swim and sunbathe. Families can park a camper or RV by the Lake Campground and enjoy all sorts of activities. There are also several water sports played on the lake like boating, jet ski and bass fishing. But if you are not into these things, a nice walk by the lake and watching the calm, blue waters is just as equally fun and relaxing. You get to also see the lake houses and the exquisite lake front living.

I have spent hours looking at this view of the Beech Lake. You can just point and shoot your camera and your photo would always come out perfect, especially on a magnificent Tennessee summer day like this.

Lake house owners usually own boats that they use in the lake for fishing or just sightseeing

Jet Skiing is one of the things you can do on the Lake

This is just one of the beautiful houses sprawled by the lake. If you are a tourist, there are also econo lodges that you can rent if you want to experience lake front living in Lexington

There are also county events held by the Beech Lake. The one we went to which was so much fun with music, games and delicious food is the 2009 Relay for Life, it's a fundraising and cancer awareness event.

Banchetto: Midnight Banquet

If you are working on a night shift in Ortigas business center, this weekly event is probably one of the things you look forward to finish off your work week. At around 11pm every Friday until 6am the next day Saturday, half of the road in Emerald Avenue is closed off for a hundred yards of tents of delicious food and drinks. Banchetto is an Italian word that translates to a big feast or banquet. The name is appropriate as the atmosphere is always festive every Banchetto day. The street is loitered mostly of yuppies working in call centers and BPOs whose Philippine operations are centered in the Ortigas area. The tables are not always enough and the place always packed so most of diners sit on the sidewalks and on the steps in front of the buildings enjoying the food they have chosen from the variety of cuisines available. The cuisines range from Filipino, Chinese, American, Italian, Japanese, Indian, East Asian, Korean and Mongolian treats. To top it off, they are sold in the most affordable prices. It is one place you should visit at least once when you are in Ortigas area.

Banchetto in Emeral Avenue. Food! food!

The usual crowds in Banchetto

Diners eating at the steps of Strata 200 Building

Banchetto nestled in between the buildings of Ortigas,one of the busiest business centers in the Philippines

Your Best Choice on Italian Dining at La Jolla San Diego, California

What will complete lounging on sandy beaches, viewing the rustic shoreline, posh shopping experience in an upscale community and the best diving and snorkeling adventure in Southern California? It is an unforgettable dining experience in Trattoria Acqua, an Italian restaurant in La Jolla, San Diego California. It is casual dining place overlooking the La Jolla Cove and Pacific Ocean that gives a Mediterranean Italian ambience and boasts of award-winning service and authentic Italian recipes.

Dining is truly one of the criteria that define a travel destination like La Jolla (“the Jewel” in Spanish) and Trattoria Acqua will not disappoint on this area. Whether it is an intimate dinner for two or for a family, a lunch with business associates or with friends, Trattoria Acqua can accommodate every kind of customers for every type occasions from its sumptuous Italian menu delicately prepared by some of the most well-known chefs in the area. They also keep a wide variety of wine collections to choose from to match and indulge on your Italian feast. So, if you are looking for the best choices of Italian restaurant in La Jolla, Trattoria Acqua should definitely go on your list.