As you know, Viriginia had been living in Hong Kong for over 10 years when we met. She misses Hong Kong very much, especially her friends. Here are a few of her best friends from Hong Kong:

Virginia and Vera. Vera is like her sister, and they used to hike together alot.

Her best friend Bhing.

Vida, also from the Philippines.

Vida and her husband Mark, who is from England. Mark is a soccer (football) nut, just like me, so we get on very well.

Virginia and Elizabeth mugging for the camera.

Mega, who is from Indonesia.

Virginia and Debbie, her dancing partner

Her friend Fanny, who is marrying an American (good taste!) and will be moving to Minnesota soon (Poor girl...)

Vera, Elizabeth, and Vangie at Elizabeth's wedding.

Vangie with Marie and her Turkish boyfriend at the disco

Virginia's Swedish friend, Christian. Christian is 6-foot-10, but is a gentle giant.

Christian and his wife Lori

Virginia and Nina

Brian and Arlen

At Virginia's going away party

All of us having fun at the New Makati in Hong Kong

A while back, Virginia met a girl named Maricel on base here in Italy who is from Pampanga, about 2 hours away from her hometown in the Philippines. Needless to say, they have become best friends. Maricel is married to a sometimes crazy, but all around good guy named Mike. Here's a couple pics...