Hello Kitty!
Sunday, July 8th, 2007
We lost our camera battery. I can’t recall when we last used it, but I do know its not very timely especially with the USS Kittyhawk in town. I’m sure the battery will turn up anytime soon - you know, the time when you don’t have any urgent use for it. But not to dampen our (at least Alf and mine’s) excitement, we packed the troops and headed on to the city. Despite the ridiculous winter weather, we managed to get a glimpse of the historical ship via the Domain (Mrs Macquarie’s Chair Point). The crowds were coming and going, despite the wet surrounds and the fact that only a glimpse can be made - entry and tour wasn’t allowed for security reasons. We parked the car and braved the rain and walked the rest of the 45min to join the crowds. The kids weren’t as keen as Alf and me were, but I’m pretty sure when they’re older, they will realize how exciting and awesome it is to witness the last of the Kitty. We did manage to get some shots - with the good old camera phone. (oh where, oh where is that lithium battery gone?!)
I recall being 8 or 9yo when I witnessed both the Kitty and the USS Enterprise while docked at the Subic Bay port. That was a time when we still had our old furniture store in Olongapo and the parents managed to get acquainted with a client who was an Admiral at the Navy and willingly toured us inside and out both ships. Of course, I have a very vague recollection of this otherwise momentous event, but I do know we have a photo of it somewhere. I was back then, at an age when all that mattered was play, play and play. I still do vividly recall the Admiral’s dog name was Jester. I hope even with the rain and the almost wet shots of the Kitty, the girls would remember this day when they’re older. They didn’t seem to mind the rain and the walk, but as always, they hailed and chanted as we glided under the bridge on our way home, "Harbour Bridge, Harbour Bridge, Harbour Bridge…". Don’t we just love this city?!
