In October 2007, Sam took the photo below somewhere in Bulacan through the open window of our moving car. Just about everywhere we go, when I see a carabao in the rice field, I take photos. But none has ever come near the imagery of Sam’s photo which captures the essence of the Filipino farmer’s ... (more)
The road to Pagsanjan
Posted on April 2, 2010 · 21 Comments
Before dawn yesterday, we left on a road trip. The plan was to drive to Paete and then to Pagsanjan via the Teresa-Tanay-Morong road. We’d check in at some hotel in Pagsanjan, the most comfortable we could find, explore the surrounding towns and drive home on Black Saturday. It was an exciting prospect. Paete, after ... (more)
Ayala Land’s Greenfield Estates
Posted on August 11, 2008 · 17 Comments
One of my sisters-in-law has an aunt who owns property at Ayala Land’s Greenfield Estates in Calamba, Laguna. As with most private subdivisions, a home owner is entitled to bring his/her guests to enjoy the amenities. We spent most of yesterday at the Greenfield’s clubhouse. Most went swimming, I played billiards with one of my ... (more)
Look at Laguna Lake now
Posted on April 24, 2008 · 22 Comments
When publicists of businesses e-mail me with invitations to take part in this and that event, I rarely respond. On those rare occasions that I do respond, I say no thanks. There’s a new one in my inbox about the launching of a restaurant. Give it up, people, I’m the wrong person to invite. But ... (more)
Wooden kitchen utensils
Posted on April 2, 2006 · Leave a Comment
More photos from the November 27, 2005 Laguna-Tagaytay road trip. Resorts and swimming paraphernalia are not the only products of the town of Calamba. Coconuts grow in abundance in the entire province of Laguna and one of the most common products for sale are the “sandok” made from coconut husks. Mortars and pestles fashioned from ... (more)
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