Swing!

May 20, 2007 – Laguna, Philippines

Caliraya Re-Creation Center and Resort has its unique location offering a breathtaking view of nature’s gifts in Laguna. It is a short ferry boat ride from the shore of the pristine man-made Caliraya Lake after riding 2-hours drive from Manila. The resort has fun-filled activities and facilities which provide fond memories for both learning institutions and family gatherings.

The Amphitheatre Flavio

Photographed by Mame

February 2, 2010 – The Amphitheatre Flavio, Rome

The Coliseum built on the order of the Imperator Vespasiano in the honour of the grandiosity of his empire, was inaugurated by his son, Tito, in 80 after Christ with celebrations 100 days long.

This is a real amphitheatre because it is oval. It is made from TWO theatres facing each other, thus “amphi” (Greek, “both”) + “theatre.”

Widen Your Thoughts

Photographed by Mame’s friend

January 27 – Feb 16, 2010 – Visiting Europe

Today’s definition of Traveling has made people think one travels for the sake of spending time in a luxurious trip just because they have money and/or work stresses them out. True enough that one should spend time away from work as a break from modernization unstoppable demands. It, sadly, also set people minds that one who travels belongs to a higher level of society, maybe because of the ”amount” of money it cost and the exceptionality it brings among the rest.

But, to the true travelers, one travels because traveling widens one’s horizon. That aside from the world one knows, there are more barriers, languages and cultures, to break in order one will learn more. True travelers travel because they want to experience other’s way of spending everyday life.

One should travel because it places them into an absolute humility before God’s omnipotence and unending grace.

Lord, bless me with Your wisdom…

And thank you for the grace you have put upon my loving Mame.

Khmer Ladies

April 5, 2009 – Angkor Wat Temple, Cambodia

I thought these Khmer ladies were there because, like Baguio Igorots, they were waiting to pose for pictures with tourists and ask for payment. But I was wrong. Hehe. They didn’t. They just nodded, with sweet smiles, on our request to pose with them. They were only there – sitting, uhmm, waiting, and smiling for more pictures. This is why I supah I love them!

Sunset

December 31, 2010 – Coron Island, Palawan, Philippines

I am fond of Sunset and Sunrise and everything about the sky, sun, moon and stars. I don’t think there is someone who don’t like them. I like trees just simply because they branch out mightily. But I like most is their reflection against the Sunrise or Sunset. They always stand out and inspire me to embrace creativity.