San Pablo church Even as I've read about it before, my personal encounter with Viaje del Sol happened during my short stay in Tahanan ni Aling Meding. That's when I perused the VDS informative brochure deftly written by editor An Mercado-Alcantara. Viaje del Sol, meaning "the way of the sun," is described as a map pinpointing significant spots in the highway traversing Laguna, Batangas and Quezon. There are 16 places listed in this charming directory of must-see destinations. It's a pity that I've only been to two, giving me more reason to go back soon. ... Continue Reading...
Archives for May 2006
The Day-Off Chef: Cooking with Smoked Salmon
Salmonfest Happy Mother's Day :) I would like to thank all my friends for the greetings.Please share in this blog feast as I make this post on one of my all-time favorites - smoked salmon. High school buddy Anna Lyn had sent me a few pounds all the way from Norway. I remember meeting her dear mom in faraway Las Pinas just to get this precious commodity. Opening the whole package at home, I took my first bite and it so excited my palate that I had to open my long-stocked bottle of white wine to complete the experience. ... Continue Reading...
High-tech gadgetry in Mission Impossible 3
imf I've heard from a friend last week about this couple who separated because of Smart's Where-Is locator. The wife tweaked her(sleeping) husband's phone so that she'll know where he is at any given point in time.. on her cellphone. Unluckily for the hubby, he was caught lying several times (possibly at the following locations: Pasig, Pasay & Sta. Mesa, hehe). A married close friend of mine also finds the Where-Is function handy and am glad that as a single unattached Globe user, am spared from such unnecessary intrusions into my privacy. ... Continue Reading...
Mobile blogging: coming soon?
Although mobile blogging or moblogging has been introduced in the past by local operators with little success, signs are pointing to its resuscitation with the launching of multimedia phones with blogging capabilities in the market. ... Continue Reading...
Sidetrips to Guimaras Trappist monastery, Iloilo & Bacolod
Trappist monastery scenes It seems I forgot to mention that Guimaras mangoes are the best, sweetest-tasting on the planet!! But somehow, I wasn't able to have a photo of them in bundles. Didn't even bring 'em home for fear that it would destroy my "travel light" philosophy.Anyhoo, another destination in Guimaras is the Trappist Monastery. It's a sprawling, idyllic compound ably run by the Trappist monks. They have a nice church here and a store oozing with pasalubongs.I bought some rosaries which the priest was only too willing to bless. ... Continue Reading...
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