Party time! (aka Family Reunion, Filipino-style)

The Asuncion/Coloma Family reunion was a three-day affair commencing on 4th of July at my cousin Roy's residence in Plymouth, Michigan. It was his birthday. Cousins (first, once- removed, second cousins), aunts & uncles attended by the dozen. They came as far as Georgia, Indiana, Ontario. It was a magical day held by the poolside: continuous sun, food, & music.

There were some serious card and mah-jong games happening with the older generation. My generation vied for the highest Karaoke score , ate and visited and ate some more. The youngest generation hanged (hung?) around or in the pool. There was some line dancing by the poolside but somehow I missed that. The heat and the grapefruit Bacardi Breezer must have prevented me from joining that particular activity.

Day 2: Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Michigan on the Detroit River. More sun, food, games, excursion to the Botanical Gardens. Several collections are housed in the greenhouse: palm, ferns, cacti and succulents. We did a lot of oooohhhing and aaaaahhhing: the specimens were spectacular. Free admission, too!


Still Day 2; GM Renaissance Tour, Downtown Detroit. A whole new and interesting way of looking at the classic Downtown Detroit is taking the monorail tour for 50 cents. A very reasonable type of entertainment for young and old alike.

The party continued on the following day by celebrating cousin Myrna's 25th wedding anniversary. Unfortunately, we did not stay for that celebration. My body was calling for a time break by that time.

This type of family reunion is only held every 2 years so I always look forward to attending in order to catch up with who's who and what's what.