Food articles that feature 'Batangas'
Swimming on a hot summer day
Some say that when you find yourself in a lousy situation, you shouldn't dwell on it but, rather, think about pleasant things. I even read somewhere that to get through a hot day … (more...)
When I was a child, I spoke as a child…
When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: and when I became an adult, I did not really put away all childish things -- like poking … (more...)
The Godfather
I was going to write about frames in photos and, initially, I thought about including this one. But, on second thought, maybe not. It would just look like the one that "doesn't … (more...)
Fish pond and coconut tree
Last weekend, we went to a resort in Calatagan, Batangas called Golden Sunset, owned by hair stylist turned business magnate Ricky Reyes. We didn't go there to swim, my Balikbayan … (more...)
It calls to me like Bali Ha’i
I don't know if there will ever come a time when I can catch a glimpse of Taal Volcano without feeling the itch to gaze in awe and amazement. This isn't even a particularly good … (more...)
Miss Earth 2006 motorcade
Filipinos just love beauty contests. My husband was in Balayan, Batangas again today and a motorcade of the Miss Earth 2006 contestants passed by. Of course, he took photos. … (more...)
Tropical sunset
A fiery sunset. Photo taken by my husband somewhere in Batangas. I'd ask where exactly but he's fast asleep. … (more...)
Boats, beach and sea
More photos from the beaches of Balayan, Batangas. Boats on the beach. … (more...)
The boat makers of Balayan, Batangas
The second day of Speedy's (that's my husband's nickname) Batangas adventure. This time, he went to visit the boat makers of Balayan. As with the photos in the previous entry, … (more...)
On the road to Batangas
Sometimes, I envy my husband. His company actually pays him to travel. He was in Batangas earlier today and he took these photos with his Olympus MJU 720SW. Above, Mount … (more...)
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