Thursday, April 10, 2008

Leader turns 50/family visits SunXi Resort



































Recently the Sun Xi management's family from England visited the Sun Xi Resort. The posse consisted of Michael Meadows (Nigel's cousin) and wife Vanessa. Thelma and John Ford (Nigel's parents/ Tim's grandparents) David Young, a close friend of Nigel's for many a year. Natasha Ford (Nigel's daughter/Tim's sister)

The past week at the resort , saw much laughter in many various activities. Events from Dolphin watching, to hitting golf balls off our garden. Motorbike cruises and swimming in the gorgeous sea.

Michael celebrated his birthday with us on the 4th of April, where we had a quiet one around the resort. We were fortunate enough to have the weather on our side, so most of us were quite happy to get some tanning in. During the evening, we ventured into Moalboal (two municipals away) for drinks and a seafood dinner.

The highlight of the trip, and I suppose one of the main purposes for the visit from our overseas loved ones, was to celebrate our dear Nigel's half century. Lani and the staff worked a sleepless two days to put on an event that will be remembered. a twenty-four hour epic mini-festival is the best way I can describe it.

It kicked off at 3.30am when we were awoken to the local parish choir, singing beautiful birthday wishes in our lobby area. When Nigel and Michael finally stirred from their rooms and down the stairs, they were each given a garland of fresh flowers, from the choir who stood with candles in hand. A very moving experience.

During the afternoon, friends and near-by officials came up to the resort for a delicious buffet luncheon prepared by the Resort's kitchen.

Finally the day was capped off by a disco taking place at the entrance of the resort, where all had a good time dancing (or attempting to!) for many an hour.

All in all, a very enjoyable week at the Sun Xi Resort, which saw the staff tested, and our guests once again leaving happy with their stay!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi there, friends family and staff. I just wanted to say a humungous thank-you to what was indeed a truly memorable 50th celebration at Sun Xi Resort. Some of you came a long way and for many it was a first experience in Asia and the Philippines. Next up will be Natasha 21st in 2009

ledpr toru said...

what a nice place!!! before i can't imagine how a mountain resort would look like but when i saw Sun Xi all i can say is WOW amazing!!! i'm a beach lover and maybe because of that i'm here working in a beachfront resort here in lapu-lapu city, but when i saw Sun Xi i never thought a mountain resort would be that beautiful too. send my regards to robert we are schoolmates way back in college just tell him "i'm the tambok (hehehe) who just visited last monday afternoon(08-17-08)" with my aunties from alegria. hope i can visit the place again,,, MABUHAY ang SUN XI!

rodel lopez urot
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Anonymous said...

It is almost a year since we were in SunXI Resort celebrating Nigel's 50th birthday.
How we enjoyed and shared the happy occasion with the local villagers including the young children. Lets hope the project succeeds and provides just a few opportunities for these lovely people.

Support it if you can.

John Ford Senior.