Kids at Work

Here in the Philippines, it is usual to see farmers along national highway in the province, drying their grains under the sun. And on my way going to the beach, my attention was catched by those 2 kids in the picture. It is weekends, and they are helping their parents drying the grains in a vacant cemented area. As we all know, it is hard to be a farmer and I really appreciate a family that works together. I know, some people will say,it is child labor, but we cannot deny that if you are poor, better work as a family team than to ask or beg other's help. Anyway, I can see them that they are enjoying what they are doing.

Earn At Your Own Risk

Sometimes staying in Manila is really hard especially if your work are the same with those guys in the picture. I am riding in a taxi and those guys came and knock at my window. In the middle of traffic, they are so fast running in every window of the passengers seat just to sell their products. Earning money at their own risk.? Although, they are doing a descent job, it is not yet safe. I just hope that nothing will happen to them, but accident just happen. My question is , are we going to buy?

Her 1st time

Manong asked my sister," Ma'am is this your first time in Boracay?" My sister said,"Yes, I am!" Suddenly, the strong man carry my sister from the boat. "Yipeee!",she shouted , as she enjoying it. Wow! what an experienced. Actually, 4 of us who went there as 1st timer were all carried by those men at that time. Is it so wonderful? But, now a days, not all boat will no longer fetch tourists from the Caticlan direct to the hotels because they have already a port and you will just ride in tricycle or the service vehicle of the hotels.

Window Shopping at Bora

Remembering my travel in Bora really gave me a tremendous feeling. I may have a small amount in my pocket...but... my eyes are very much contented while viewing those pretty stuffs in D'mall. Visitors can choose from exciting selection of great buys in a place known also for quality items and reasonable prices; south sea pearls, fashionable items, etc...Looking back my old photos in Bora, feels like bringing me back again..sooner...wish ko lang!

Faith and Travel

My family used to attend masses in Our Lady of Manaog in Pangasinan at least every two months. This is consider as a miraculous church. It is a neighbor province from my place but it takes 1 and half hour to go there by car. We love to buy candles and offer our prayers too. There are plenty of religious items that are for sale and with very affordable prices too, actually we bought one.After every masses, the priest will bless all the people who gather in front of the altar. And there is also a place where people put all their items that they bought and the priest will come later and bless those items.

Walking in Vigan

It's nice to visit a City especially when their ancestral houses are well preserved. My knowledge was more widen while roaming around with their historical museums. There are lots of antiques stuffs displayed . It's really a gold mine of culture and history. Walking in a place surrounded by an old architectural buildings is like a part in the movie of "Somewhere in Time". Some of the old houses were turned into commercial buildings but they still have the old designs. No Wonder why Vigan City was acclaimed as one of the world's heritage sites.

Coffee Break

What a day! I need a coffee break. "Where?" I asked my sister whose been staying in Baguio for a quite long period of time. She replies, "At Cordillera Cafe and Gallery! Let's try their local blends." OK, sounds good.

So we rode a taxi from Camp John Hay to SM Baguio, it is the location of the cafe. And when we got there, I was mesmerized with their beautiful paintings and artworks. So while waiting for our brewed coffee and cup cakes, we are roaming around and looking the creative works of the Cordilleras people...their arts signifies their culture and traditions. As a Pinay, you feel proud with their works. Actually those paintings are also for sale.

The coffee made more delicious because of the things surrounds me. After a sip there is a twink in my eyes. Satisfied with the taste, satisfied with the ambiance.