La Piñata

Good, or even just decent, Mexican food is difficult to find in Asia. It's something I crave without any hope of actually satisfying while here (next time I'm in the US - watch out).

I've tried "Mexican" restaurants in Asia before, but it's as if it's too close but SO far from what I'm looking for that it makes the craving worse.

Happily, we tried a new Mexican restaurant (La Piñata) while our boss was in town this week. I won't give it a glowing review, but I will say that it provided that comfort food feeling and we took full advantage of the Corona happy hour - a real treat!

Maybe I can last another 6 months before going again, we'll see.

We made it out (of the group of death)

This world cup has been SO fun despite the game times being mostly in the middle of the night for us. It's exhausting but so worth it :-)

Fortunately the final games of Group G played at 11pm this past Thursday night so we were able to go out with friends to the bar owned by Tim, who sponsors Sam's hockey team.

We didn't win, but we advanced and I can't wait to see what's ahead for all the teams in this Cup.

USA! USA! USA!

Weekend update

Had a whirlwind of a weekend filled with dog sitting, work, our favorite foods and exploring new bars in town.

It's no U of I quad, but it's still nice.

Qi-bone (means 'little stinker' in Thai).

1 of 2 Maltese... I still can't tell which is which.

2 of 2 Maltese.

Hainanese chicken rice. YUM!

Hey, Chicago, whaddya say?

Pork noodle soup. Classic and delicious.

Watching the World Cup with the bar staff.
Small creature wants nothing to do with me.
This woman goes by the nick name "Jim Beam."

Lazy time with the sweet pups.