Just flew in yesterday from Hong Kong. And I already have a permanent smile on my face. Why not, everyone smiles and say hello to you. Pretty girls everywhere with a ready smile for you too. Even the armed security guards love talking with an American. Somehow, some way, Americans are still loved and respected over here.
And our dollar still has big buying power here. I am in a very nice private hotel, staying in a suite for about $70 a night. Breakfast for two included. Not to mention the love for pool that pervades the entire culture. Tell someone that you know Efren and Busti and you have their complete attention. I love going into poolrooms full of serious players with a real respect for the game. And an appreciation for any knowledge you share with them. I taught Efren a tricky little One Pocket shot once and he likes to show that shot to the locals now. Yes, I REALLY DID! Okay okay, now I'm bragging.
And did I mention all the pretty and very friendly girls. Now I love to look and talk to them, but my heart belongs to my little Michaela. I will SO happy to see her again.
I just feel so good in this faraway land. I feel at home here, after my fifth visit in less than three years. And they speak English too, another big plus. I only wish I would have discovered it a little sooner. Efren and others invited me many years ago, and I was always too busy. My bad!
And our dollar still has big buying power here. I am in a very nice private hotel, staying in a suite for about $70 a night. Breakfast for two included. Not to mention the love for pool that pervades the entire culture. Tell someone that you know Efren and Busti and you have their complete attention. I love going into poolrooms full of serious players with a real respect for the game. And an appreciation for any knowledge you share with them. I taught Efren a tricky little One Pocket shot once and he likes to show that shot to the locals now. Yes, I REALLY DID! Okay okay, now I'm bragging.
And did I mention all the pretty and very friendly girls. Now I love to look and talk to them, but my heart belongs to my little Michaela. I will SO happy to see her again.
I just feel so good in this faraway land. I feel at home here, after my fifth visit in less than three years. And they speak English too, another big plus. I only wish I would have discovered it a little sooner. Efren and others invited me many years ago, and I was always too busy. My bad!