Tag Archives: Musings

The Way to Initiate the Novice

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

I’m with some novice trekkers, not that I mind, it is an easy trek after all.  I am thrilled, in fact, to have them experience the joy of summiting after an uphill struggle that seemed never-ending and pointless, and to … Continue reading →

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Posted in Cagayan Province, Palui Island, Philippines, Sta. Ana | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Best of 2012

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

Forgive the silence… would you believe that I ushered in the New Year with colds and fever?  But that didn’t stop me from having friends over for the count down. No.  I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. Credits: … Continue reading →

Posted in Batanes, Cagayan Province, Hirayu, Japan, Laos, Palui Island, Philippines, Siayan, Sta. Ana, Vang Vieng, Y'ami | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Spelunking

Posted on June 10, 2012 by

Many, many years ago, 1994 I think it was, we made a day trip to Sagada from Banaue.  We found ourselves a guide and he suggested that we do the caves.  That was 18 years ago, I was not the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cordillera, Philippines, Sagada | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Budget Traveling

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

“You see that?” a friend pointed out to a showcase of a tiny, tiny room that was labeled Tune Hotel.  “That’s exactly the size of your room”, she said as we walked pass it at the arrival hall of the Low … Continue reading →

Posted in Malaysia, Sepang | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Reminiscing

Posted on May 26, 2011 by

Lombard Street overlooking Russian Hills For a short while I called San Francisco home.  Straight from a pampered life, away from the watchful eyes of my parents, living (not exactly) alone in the Richmond District was uncharted territory (for us … Continue reading →

Posted in San Francisco, USA | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Caramoan Adventure

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

Credits: Quickpage by Sarah H from JS bloghop 2010. An adventure it was indeed.  Not in a thrilling kind of way but more precarious I’m afraid. St. Michael the Archangel Parish It started as a simple exploration of the town … Continue reading →

Posted in Bicol, Camarines Sur, Caramoan, Philippines | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Making Tradition

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

Birthdays are always a good excuse to get together.  Since we graduated from High School many moons ago, we still keep in touch but seeing each other often is fantasy today, with different lifestyles and priorities as the number one … Continue reading →

Posted in Laguna, Philippines | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Xiao Long Bao: Dumpling of all Dumplings

Posted on November 12, 2010 by

Credits:  Quickpage by Joanne aka 2girlsand poodle from the You Are Awesome Kit.  Alpha by Scrapmatters.com Life Little Surprises kit. If you haven’t heard of Xiao Long Bao, it’s about time that you do.  You absolutely must try this at … Continue reading →

Posted in Beijing, China, Manila, Singapore | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

The Art of Bargaining

Posted on October 2, 2010 by

All these name brands that you of course know are fake but sometimes wonder if they really are.  They look and feel like the real thing.  You make eye contact and hold that shirt and ask, “how much?” then she … Continue reading →

Posted in Beijing, China | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

I Believe…

Posted on May 18, 2010 by

Our generally peaceful elections happened more than a week ago.  We have a new president-elect.  My candidate did not win and it left me emotional for a day or two but life does not stop just because…  and so it … Continue reading →

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