Bohol

It was about January last year that my friend and I impulsively bought airline tickets on sale. We had no particular destination in mind; we were thinking that whichever destination gives us that sale price is the one meant to be explored. And so the story of how our Bohol adventure began. I almost forgot … Continue reading Bohol

Mt. Maculot and the Rockies

My year-end climb last December 17 was a bit wet, muddy and foggy. I was a bit worried that I might not see any views at the Rockies if there would be no clearing at all. We planned to scale two peaks in one day, but then because of the scattered rain showers; we just … Continue reading Mt. Maculot and the Rockies

Calbiga…

My hometown...family, friends...life! Rainy Sundays like this make me homesick...daydreaming that if I'm home I'd be curled up on the sofa with a good book, either munching on Mama's cookies or listening to Papa's cds. 19 days more and I'll be home for the holidays and all I could think of is food! food! food! … Continue reading Calbiga…

Mt. Pulag

Had an opportunity to climb the 3rd highest peak in the Philippines - Mt. Pulag in Bokod, Benguet. We left in Manila around 11pm, took the Victory Liner bus to Baguio and arrived around 5am. Took a jeep ride to the DENR Station in Bokod, passed by Ambuklao Dam and of course, we road topload … Continue reading Mt. Pulag

Food: Nilagang Baboy

One of my favorite homegrown food - we call this the Waray version, comes great with rice! Here's how it's done: Ingredients: half kilo pork - you can choose any part you like (I like pork kasim or pork belly) 1 tbsp. whole peppercorns 3 -6 pcs. laurel leaves salt (to taste) 1 to 2 … Continue reading Food: Nilagang Baboy