Big Papa's

Last night, we went to a restaurant called Big Papa's. It is located in the next town over, Portsmouth. It had an amazing view!! I went with Mark and a few of his classmates. They are all very nice and it is fun to meet people from all over, except last night our table was full of Michigan natives, I used the korreck clan to break some ice :) I do have to let you know the one thing that has been reinforced since arriving is you can not judge a book by it's cover! These restaurants truly look like shacks and are completley run down from the front. Most have proved to be amazing. The locals really work with everything they have. Next time you walk into a restaurant with really glass doors and carpets welcoming you... first remember that looks are not all that matter, what is inside and second appreciate the climate control! We have been careful about our picks for restaurants and have yet to be disappointed. When our meal came our last night, Big Papa came out himself to bring us our food... We all looked twice and said "Mark?!" LOL!! It was like mark in 20 years, it was priceless!!! I would have taken a picture but local custums here do not allow you to take pictures of locals unless you ask. Most believe when there picture is taken, no matter who it is, it takes a piece of thier soul. There are some that you can tell have spent many hour with the American students, they will be the first one in line to get the picture, then ask, "are you gonna but me on the computer?" It's hysterical! Til next time....

Some views from the restaurant.. It is an open air restaurant. Reminds me of Secrets in OC, MD.

Mark and I before dinner....

The group we went to dinner with. We are "phooning", apparently none of us but Jeff were cool enough to know what the heck this was. We later found out there is an entire website of people "phooning" around the world. And don't worry... I added our photo!

The group: Mark and I, Jeff ( mark's bff on the island), erika, elizabeth, lila, and jeanette.