Tag Archives: Road Trip

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

Rest of Batan: Ivana

Posted on November 17, 2012 by

Credits: Template by Jen Caputo; Papers by Scrapmatters by Becca At the Honesty Coffee Shop, we waited for the boat that plies the Batan-Sabtang route from the port off Ivana. It was late.  The waves were strong, delaying its arrival … Continue reading →

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Route 13

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

Credits:  Papers by Creativity by Crystal’s Room Collection, Art & Soul Papers by Sahlin Studio, Story Telling Paper by Sahlin Studio. Flying, albeit relatively expensive, is the easiest way to Luang Prabang.  But you miss all the stunning scenery along … Continue reading →

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Fun and Frolic at the River Namsong

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

Credits:  Papers by Jessica Sprague (Bright Stripes paper), Carina Gardner (Coqu flirt 16), ITM Tricolor (Red tiny dot), QQ Knotty Girl papers; Elements by Carina Gardner (daisy paper bits) Once a peaceful and quiet town, Vang Vieng used to appeal … Continue reading →

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The Way to Bomod-ok

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

This looks like an ordinary rice plantation, zoom out a bit and it’s no longer so ordinary. Zoom out further and you will see why I love trekking to Bomod-ok falls, sometimes called the “big falls”. The falls can be … Continue reading →

Posted in Cordillera, Philippines, Sagada | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Sagada: Echo Valley, Hanging Coffins et al

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

When we passed this sign, my heart skipped a beat because in just another hour or so, I will be re-acquainted with my favorite town.  The town I want to retire in, I always say. When I need to de-stress, … Continue reading →

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Kiangan Side Trip

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

More like a scrumptious lunch break from the 7+ hours drive from Manila. It was an eagerly anticipated side trip, a delectable meal guaranteed. Taken from the 2nd floor:  Left photo — where Dr. Kalugdan entertains while Dra. Kalugdan happily … Continue reading →

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Banaue Rice Terraces

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

Credits: Quickpage by LCP using the “You are Awsome” collaborative kit created by J Sprague. Construction of the terraces is carried out with great care and precision. An underground conduit is placed within the fill for drainage purposes. The groups … Continue reading →

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Simple & Low-Key

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

Credits: DID Lesson 2 papers — camp stripe, orange stripe, plain jane, splendid fiins notebookdots 03, thursday b, 08, 02;  Elements — Crystal Wilken’s SVC stitch, flea market brads, heat yellow strips, ikari’s urawesome gray stitches, LivE S$S Twill 2 … Continue reading →

Posted in Laguna, 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