Last February on my last trip to the US, I happened to get some blue decorations at Michael’s without knowing specifically what occasion I would use it for. In April, Aki discovered she had conceived in March and several weeks ago, she discovered she would have a baby boy! Over the weekend through yesterday, Joi…
Category: Seeing God’s Hand in Daily Adventures or Misadventures
Batanes Tour Day 2: Sabtang Island
Originally posted on BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING:
We take the boat ride to Sabtang Island. The boat swings left to right towards the end of our half hour trip but Kuya Art says these are baby waves. The people of Batanes are used to Big Mama waves. Boat Ride to Sabtang Island We arrive at…
On Gardens and Good Friday
Gardens are one of the most refreshing places to visit with God’s unrivaled living art and science in the form of flowers in nature…specially during Hanami (Cherry Blossom) season! From one spot alone at Ueno Park on a timely Hanami Season visit:In capturing the scene of this grand symphony of beauty, there is only one…
Hanami 2018 Tokyo and Osaka
Hanami is the long-held Japanese tradition of celebrating the arrival of Cherry Blossoms and with it, spring, while appreciating the temporal, transient nature of flowers. This week, I was blessed to be in Japan for the fleeting 2018 season. Ueno Park in Tokyo was all set for Hanami even early in the morning, with the path…
Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in 4 1/2 Hours
If you want a taste of Philippine history, culture, architecture, art craftsmanship, music, food where sun, sea, and mountains meet, you must visit Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, an outdoor Philippine heritage museum. Its name translates to “The Philippine Houses of Acuzar” developed by architect and “construction magnate,” Jose “Jerry” Acuzar. It is a collection…
The Girl With A Pearl Earring
At Racuj a Payaman when the clouds covered the sun, the wind was so strong, it almost seemed like you could remain standing if you just leaned on it. After taking souvenir photos as we froze on the mountain, two other groups of local tourists arrived. One lady seemed to be looking for someone as…
The Lost Coat
I was looking for a coat to pack when Manang casually told me that I left my Yeti coat abroad. It came in handy for the negative 2 degree Celsius winter weather in Canada when I visited the young’uns but I am sure I didn’t leave it abroad. Except how come it’s not here? I…
Stuffed Pasta Shells, Chocolate Chip Cookie Bake and Music Day
When these lovely kids’ lovely mom had to take care of business, I had the joy of cooking with J, KS, and KT. On our menu: Stuffed Pasta Shells and Chocolate Chip Cookies. For the stuffed pasta shells, you can substitute with canneloni or any pasta that can be filled. Sauce Ingredients: ¼ c. olive…
Princess Diaries
My dear friend, Joi, planned a lunch date at this new place in BGC. Sounded dressy so I fixed myself up in case she takes pictures. Plus I wanted to wear my dinner clothes a second time before I dry cleaned them; those Dryel sheets are rather pricey. 🙂 When I got to the shop,…
Batanes Tour Day 3: Southern Batan Island (UnMarlboro Country, Honesty Coffee Shop)
“What do you do in Batanes on a rainy day?” I called Front Office to ask. We had the morning free as Kuya Art, our tour guide, had to attend a tour guide association meeting in Sabtang Island today so our meeting time was moved to 12:30pm. Ramil suggested a massage. Oh I love this…
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