tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69713827013069027632024-02-07T00:05:17.284-08:00Tales of a Female TravelerConquering the World One Country at a Time.
Love & Let Live!LadyTravelbughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609369359382619404noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6971382701306902763.post-30269832503201918002013-12-05T14:57:00.001-08:002013-12-05T14:57:52.471-08:00Of Wineries, Mud Baths and Friendships - Calistoga, CA USA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj48p_ab-jXfbt4KPtTGIGmNlkU1ondFColUnD05zvlHMjf9pgXOt8brzyQmLWyO8-9D9HEG8Oagkjalv7OTrTMe8afsi3ylpmtZRhPZ0eMGzwImLoEtYVCtjLs9RV5Ul-c349tHkzeK1Jp/s1600/IMG_6685.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj48p_ab-jXfbt4KPtTGIGmNlkU1ondFColUnD05zvlHMjf9pgXOt8brzyQmLWyO8-9D9HEG8Oagkjalv7OTrTMe8afsi3ylpmtZRhPZ0eMGzwImLoEtYVCtjLs9RV5Ul-c349tHkzeK1Jp/s320/IMG_6685.JPG" /></a></div><br />
My best friend, Kat and I have been bffs since the first grade. Our friendship is unique because despite us being bffs, we both had separate groups of people we hung out with. We didn't spend every single second of our free time with each other. We had separate lives and different interests. But despite that, our friendship was solid and strong. Immediately after our high school graduation, I left for a foreign country to become a rotary exchange scholar. I was 16, wide-eyed and innocent, yet ready to take on the world. I was eager to leave and shed the shackles of propriety and catholic school rules of no make-up, no nail polish and no boyfriends. I was on my way to FREEDOM! There was something liberating and adventurous about leaving the safety of home. And I devoured every second of my newfound freedom. I learned many things about myself that year. After my exchange scholarship ended, I enrolled as a freshman at a Pennsylvania University in the USA. After a year, I transferred to a West Coast University where I studied architecture and marketing and where I later graduated and received my Bachelor's. My best friend went on and studied medicine at a local University. We were worlds apart. And only saw each other during Christmas break. After 8.5 years of living in a foreign country, it was time I returned home. Two months after returning home, I moved to the capital and started working as a fashion marketing coordinator. Coincidentally, my bff lived 15 minutes away from me. But we never saw each other. We were both busy pursuing our own interests. Me in my new career and her with her career in the medical field. Occasionally we would meet for dinner and catch up. But despite not seeing or talking to each other for many months and even for many years, each time we get together it was like old times. Two years into my young career, Katrina moved to Ohio and eventually to California to pursue her medical dream. And once again, we were worlds apart. But fate had other ideas. She moved to a city where my family has business interests in. And coincidentally, some of our high school friends were living in the San Francisco area. And so...it was only a matter of time before we had a mini reunion.<br />
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After many years, a blast from the past was ripe to happen. So off we went to NorCal (Northern California). On this roadtrip, we all agreed that we wanted to do fun, girlie things. And that included wineries, good food, mud bath spas and lots of laughter. We went to Calistoga. It was a very eventful roadtrip filled with misadventures, DUH and LOL moments. Calistoga is a small, quaint town near San Francisco located at the center of the California wine valley. It is famously know for its hot springs and mud bath spas.<br />
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First Stop: Salutti Winery. This place is a great place to have a pic-nic. They have huge grounds with pic-nic tables, an outdoor bbq and pizzaria, and a deli that sold the best antipasti! After filling our bellies with good wines and delicious food, we continued on to Calistoga for the mud baths.<br />
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If you've been to one of these mud bath spas...you know what I'm talking about when I say that these spas market it as a very romantic thing to do with your significant other with packages for two of massages, champagne and warm mud baths. But in reality, romance is the furthest thing of what you'll experience. Let me explain why.<br />
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1. These spas encourage you to bathe in the mud nude. (I'm all for birthday suit bathing. But in the mud? Not advisable.) Why? BECAUSE....the mud with tiny little twigs get into crevices that should never see nor feel the light of tiny, little rooty twigs. <br />
2. The couples massage they tell you about lasts about 30 minutes. Not nearly enough time to unwind and cool down from a hot, mud-soaked bath that's immediately followed by a 20 minute jacuzzi stint. <br />
3. The champagne is a nice touch. But served in a jacuzzi whose cleanliness is suspect. Hmmm...makes you want to down the whole bottle. <br />
4. If the first three reasons aren't enough to ruin a "romantic spa experience" (yes even with your bff), You'll need your partner (in my case my best friend) to use a powerful shower head with a strong water pressure to get into places to wash off rooty twigs that should never have been there in the first place! I swear...I felt like I was going through a colonoscopy. Forget those sexy scenes of mud-soaked women spraying each other to wash off the mud from each other's bodies. It was more like a medical examination of men bent over getting their prostrates checked. Lucky for me, I got a doctor to help me out. Unlucky for my friend, she has me. Lol.<br />
5. Last but not least...we had a large, hairy (with a mustache) female attendant. While our other friends in the other room got a sexy stud to cater to their every need. ReallY? Aren't we all paying for the same spa experience here? <br />
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And to add insult to injury, I thought I lost my ONLY internationally approved credit card. Called my bank to cancel the card, only to find it under the car seat 2 minutes after I hung up the phone. This! Right before I was about to leave for my Central American trip where I was forced to travel using strictly cash. So you can imagine my anxiety at the thought of running out of money in Central America. But that's a whole different blog entry. <br />
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So there you go folks! Our friendship earned a level up that day. <br />
LadyTravelbughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609369359382619404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6971382701306902763.post-10581489064741541592013-02-27T08:25:00.000-08:002013-02-27T08:25:04.446-08:00Its Been a While.Wow! Its been almost 2 years since I last wrote anything on this blog. I've been busy and to be quite honest lacked the inspiration to write anything. But I think I got my writing mojo back. So here's my first entry since March of 2011. Just a quick update on what's been going on with my goals.<br />
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I may not have accomplished all that I have written in the last post, but I am proud to say that I have accomplished a good number of them and I'm continuing my efforts to achieve the rest. <br />
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As for my travel bucketlist, I'm even prouder to say that I've been to the following countries since I last wrote on this blog: Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, India, Indonesia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Easter Island, Chile. I've stepped on 4 out of the 7 continents. I hope and pray that I could accomplish to step on 1 or 2 more this year. But only time will tell. <br />
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I shall be writing about all the places I saw and talk about the experiences that came along with it. So I hope that you"ll be patient with me and keep coming back to read my blog. Please feel free to leave comments on my comment box. I would love to hear from you all. <br />
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LadyTravelbughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609369359382619404noreply@blogger.com307tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6971382701306902763.post-26472143781018000882011-03-20T23:59:00.000-07:002011-03-21T01:21:03.039-07:00My New BucketlistEvery year my bucket list gets longer and the tasks get more impossible. So here's the deal...I don't know what it is, I just feel like I'm running out of time to do all the things I want to do. I've set deadlines for myself and when I don't accomplish the tasks I've aligned in time, I get frustrated. Every week is a roller coaster ride. Up, down, sideways and backwards. So I decided to segregate my goals and categorize them. <br /><br />Thinking about the work goals stress me out. But thinking about the Travel and adventure goals, get me excited and happy. It gives me hope and something to look forward to. While thinking of my personal ones, give me anxiety. Such is the case with me. Like I said...roller coaster! I hope there's a fairy god mother or a fairy god father who reads this blog, takes pity on me and give me a million bucks so I can do everything at once. Then I can die happy and fulfilled. <br /><br />WORK:<br /><br />1. Make existing restaurant a success<br />2. Expand and open a catering business<br />3. Open a string of franchised food carts<br />4. Open an Italian Cafe and Gelateria<br />5. Open a clean and economical waxing place<br />6. Develop a cured meats business<br />7. Open a cute candy shop<br />8. Open an artsy cafe<br />9. Learn how to Bake gourmet breads<br />10. Open a Gourmet Deli and Bakery (and hopefully supply hotels and restaurants).<br />11. Have my own little Travel Cafe<br />12. Open a Bed and Breakfast somewhere beautiful and exotic like Costa Rica.<br />13. Make lots and lots of money so i can do all the things I want to do before I die. <br /><br />TRAVEL and ADVENTURE:<br /><br />1. See Europe by the end of 2011<br />2. Travel to Central and South America by 2012<br />3. Backpack China, Tibet & Mongolia (2012 or 2013)<br />4. Make a quick organized tour to India and Nepal (Cannot even begin to imagine backpacking India!)<br />5. Go on an African Safari<br />6. Dive the Galapagos<br />7. Dive Palau<br />8. Dive the Great Barrier Reef<br />9. Have an awesome week-long holiday at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas, swim with the dolphins and dive, dive, dive!<br />10. Dive Egypt and the Red Sea (Cleopatra's Tomb is becoming an obsession).<br />11. Explore and join a dessert caravan around the Middle East (Egypt, Jordan, Israel and Turkey)<br />12. Ride the Orient Express from China to Russia (or vice versa)<br />13. Fly over the Bermuda Triangle and (hopefully survive) to discover why so many strange disappearances happen there.<br />14. Have a quick jaunt in Iceland and set foot in the North Pole.<br />15. Take a cruise to the South Pole, and plant my flag in some random area.<br />16. Have a very sexy and erotic affaire du coeur with an Argentinian man. <br />17. Ride a 16-hands high stallion at a breakneck speed in the coastal cliffs of Ireland. <br />18. Look out for the Loch Ness Monster in Scotland.<br />19. Learn to dance on a stripper pole like a pro in Vegas.<br />20. Learn additional carnal arts from a Dutch Prostitute.<br />21. Stomp on grapes to make wine in the Rhine Valley.<br />22. Harvest flowers and participate in creating a parfum in France.<br />23. Make love in a field of violets on a lazy afternoon.<br />24. Work in a European patisserie for a month.<br />25. Paint Carnaval Masks in Venezia.<br />26. Learn to blow glass from a seasoned artisan in Murano.<br />27. Ride a vespa while cruising the Amalfi Coast<br />28. Participate in a clam bake in Maine one summer.<br />29. Spend New Year's Eve in Paris.<br />30. Dive in a cage with angry and agressive great white sharks. <br />31. Dance on a Carnival Float during Mardi Gras in Rio de Janeiro. <br />32. Participate and kick ass in the biggest food fight in the world, during the Tomatina Festival in Spain.<br />33. Run for my life while being chased by 100 angry bulls.<br />34. Learn to Tango in Argentina.<br />35. Explore Machu Pichu.<br />36. Take a slow train over the Andes.<br />37. Become a member of the mile high club (preferably with a hot pilot).<br />38. Explore Chile by land.<br />39. Find someone who is willing to retrace and do the motorcycle diaries adventure with me.<br />40. Roll a cuban cigar in Cuba, smoke it and drink lots of mojitos 'till I pass out on the beach.<br />41. Walk on water, walk on air in Bolivia's Mirror Lake.<br />42. Go on a pre-dawn hot air balloon ride over the Fariy Mountains in Cappadocia, Turkey.<br />43. Do THE MARATHON trail in Greece.<br />44. Skydive<br />45. Explore the Scottish Highlands wearing a Kilt (even if I'm a girl.)<br />46. Get pissing drunk during St. Patrick's Day in Ireland.<br />47. Explore the Carpathian Mountains by air (Preferably paragliding).<br />48. Learn how to surf cloud 9s in Hawaii. <br />49. Go on a wolf sledding escapade in Alaska (missed out on it, the last time I was there).<br />50. Go on an intensive 6 week yoga crash course in Costa Rica. <br />51. Have the most amazing sex with a beautiful man on horseback during a thunderstorm. <br /><br />PERSONAL:<br /><br />1. Loose weight!<br />2. Study Photography to become a professional photographer.<br />3. Change careers.<br />4. Find a man who would be my partner in every sense of the word. <br />5. Do most if not all of the things in my bucket list before I croak!LadyTravelbughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609369359382619404noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6971382701306902763.post-77095883369601148062011-02-14T01:10:00.000-08:002011-02-15T01:56:18.342-08:00California Coastal Cruising<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji7E6Ew6EBQZxIWOsoia1VW4tse1uN_MFz1ENGLMPB7sPtK_zhGGtLGEBYCYrlVPcgqalBWLG1TbIqe52sexa5mMPohOgvH2BDEJslCF46Fdrsf_d0eWD3ggUyKL9eGoMjIz7H0QbQW7_1/s1600/IMG_4136.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji7E6Ew6EBQZxIWOsoia1VW4tse1uN_MFz1ENGLMPB7sPtK_zhGGtLGEBYCYrlVPcgqalBWLG1TbIqe52sexa5mMPohOgvH2BDEJslCF46Fdrsf_d0eWD3ggUyKL9eGoMjIz7H0QbQW7_1/s400/IMG_4136.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573474218159075522" /></a>I consider California as my second home. I have family and friends here. I even worked in this beautiful state after graduation. I've been shuffling back between the Philippines and the US since I was 7. It serves as much as a home to me as Manila does. Sometimes even more so. I don't even consider going to Cali a vacation any longer. It's so familiar, that I often feel like I'm going to my other home for a change of scenery. However my recent trip to Cali felt like a vacation. And this is due to generous friends who took the time to entertain and to show me around town. (Thanks Anna, Hya, Ging and Jorgette). Whenever I go to LA, I normally stay in the downtown area. My cousins used to have a condo there, where I stayed whenever I went for a visit. It was either that or stay in Hollywood where my friends, Malou and Miles used to live. So I know the area quite well. This time I stayed at Hermosa Beach with Anna. I've been to LA countless times, and I have never driven by Hermosa Beach. So I was very excited when Anna offered to let me stay with her. And boy did we have a blast! The last time I had such a great time was in college. She drove me everywhere. I even got to see areas of LA I didn't know existed. In short, I had a great time being a tourist. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9pEBmyihwskOZ0boYrlnl1PegftK1W722WYv2NsN9QNIYlQ_8ZU8fjrJhW8EhyphenhyphenIIaCxpJVCnfsgAW7KAKgIiRHDobjRTapMsDGoSqRr5BfCyCGCh4qbINtOatYxDXhIJ5eHAUGtE8NF-9/s1600/IMG_4238.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9pEBmyihwskOZ0boYrlnl1PegftK1W722WYv2NsN9QNIYlQ_8ZU8fjrJhW8EhyphenhyphenIIaCxpJVCnfsgAW7KAKgIiRHDobjRTapMsDGoSqRr5BfCyCGCh4qbINtOatYxDXhIJ5eHAUGtE8NF-9/s400/IMG_4238.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573847048791529714" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWoJAWm9a4Qz75jyWU5yG-IaM2gQcf8ITXC3egYRvfwjOgWH194BjJCXJblHMqi7owuJPJruph7_C_hcg8A8J9OtdYAuWmWmjUjvf_AQ4W4y6YsppV8_mcpCzRqmaXZbqNVO-oyg28rJ4b/s1600/IMG_4240.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWoJAWm9a4Qz75jyWU5yG-IaM2gQcf8ITXC3egYRvfwjOgWH194BjJCXJblHMqi7owuJPJruph7_C_hcg8A8J9OtdYAuWmWmjUjvf_AQ4W4y6YsppV8_mcpCzRqmaXZbqNVO-oyg28rJ4b/s400/IMG_4240.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573834823741371794" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymCp4xS7AG00I9fzz1Uo4c4Ia4quhjDozdumgG4a_d5tF8U1AYBa2j_mFMdt_aqwTNerLUSzJoZQGE0EBgMscagvCURF0EWwS9msaiXFphUzWapa00blu0-pZNGPuF_zI2LMp0XMiE1jM/s1600/IMG_4253.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymCp4xS7AG00I9fzz1Uo4c4Ia4quhjDozdumgG4a_d5tF8U1AYBa2j_mFMdt_aqwTNerLUSzJoZQGE0EBgMscagvCURF0EWwS9msaiXFphUzWapa00blu0-pZNGPuF_zI2LMp0XMiE1jM/s400/IMG_4253.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573591521382584706" /></a><br /><br />I'll let the photos do the talking. We were cruising highway 1 (California Coastal Highway - A very scenic drive that stretches from Oregon all the way to San Diego). We drove from Hermosa Beach to Pedro's Point, to Malibu and all the way up to Palos Verdes. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_8H3Q8aeHnD59y71ADOCmSIr_6Z7Hp6NO20caI_z8iZR5TOjfuANBY5ghFUENn8W6jQMMPC_ttHGE7qmYVgvgu8oFMUFxapKy8N39eeGiUzoGbKDmPZ26OWveMM9VjX4OmGyOGkRRhmS9/s1600/IMG_4351.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_8H3Q8aeHnD59y71ADOCmSIr_6Z7Hp6NO20caI_z8iZR5TOjfuANBY5ghFUENn8W6jQMMPC_ttHGE7qmYVgvgu8oFMUFxapKy8N39eeGiUzoGbKDmPZ26OWveMM9VjX4OmGyOGkRRhmS9/s400/IMG_4351.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573591534863511186" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiSFA3TPL9eS-f-33y9ZIw6JF9aViQx6elV0K1oPfzmyylcfN9AJmuGHCk3hoxrZ9s2k5Pl7ZZA-wWnTvnZJKtnRNWXIQT43RufTD5ErX1OjpD9OtgHd72zn3Ai11Wj2-55JV8_sisTn4y/s1600/IMG_4154.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn8nL4y6Wg9zQ2PLUXv8CQWdGFM1h9dKo-62fgEbRWEP7SM40sn44CZgQJWeV5fHLJb7k3RhuIdUF-BTektndF8zTBixjCF7KYjJvgfm_uTrwbZcR0yjTeuRWpP72P4P2n05DEi5XjndQu/s400/IMG_4461.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573591542217450450" /></a><br />The view from Trump's Palos Verdes Golf Course was absolutely breathtaking. The photos I took don't come close to how gorgeous the scenery was. When we were there, we were able to enter the newly developed and highly exclusive Trump Golf Course estates. There was a new house being built by a seaside cliff overlooking an incredible view of the ocean with a private walkway that led down to the beach beneath the cliffs. While strolling the private grounds (illegally), we were blessed by a glorious sunset over the water's horizon. Moments like this make me appreciate just how blessed I'am. It shows what an awesome gift this planet is to the human race. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFxiSRYxawOGGnddlldgMvZkSKXy9bcYYCCPcSfcdaAK2SmTMX5jG0NF0XeamBUYMrkdkR26sVdg-G30Eff8b_Nq9fMwC5KakEI1J5xcj7TnU0_HBj7pYk03HwjbRmxMQK3Ys-qkwnBwHF/s1600/IMG_4250.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFxiSRYxawOGGnddlldgMvZkSKXy9bcYYCCPcSfcdaAK2SmTMX5jG0NF0XeamBUYMrkdkR26sVdg-G30Eff8b_Nq9fMwC5KakEI1J5xcj7TnU0_HBj7pYk03HwjbRmxMQK3Ys-qkwnBwHF/s400/IMG_4250.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573591560689158530" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio4kxtUIg82kIGOlXh8bBSbFiqKhDjGBDyrlUfvdpt2NcxMZ_GWTAdmQ3JWNWABJsYbMN51ettT2YcDICOy1DCncKZ4_l2HGwt6ykn9-A45FPKO335vulkxYhZ92YGWCvmSVqwNPMOoylU/s1600/IMG_4459.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio4kxtUIg82kIGOlXh8bBSbFiqKhDjGBDyrlUfvdpt2NcxMZ_GWTAdmQ3JWNWABJsYbMN51ettT2YcDICOy1DCncKZ4_l2HGwt6ykn9-A45FPKO335vulkxYhZ92YGWCvmSVqwNPMOoylU/s400/IMG_4459.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573591552369977538" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm5wvnO59XHy4KZ5gXsP4Pg_C12bof_5jhyphenhyphenm13AlKl4P8mQAc7G6bZzP41azmuFJ-voP3Ue7z7mS7YkecxCW_P_W8cYz5U6CKiADbo2gUE3ldrk2_F-7fBK6q6sJfMZnI5x_c0Pi86X2uj/s1600/IMG_4456.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm5wvnO59XHy4KZ5gXsP4Pg_C12bof_5jhyphenhyphenm13AlKl4P8mQAc7G6bZzP41azmuFJ-voP3Ue7z7mS7YkecxCW_P_W8cYz5U6CKiADbo2gUE3ldrk2_F-7fBK6q6sJfMZnI5x_c0Pi86X2uj/s400/IMG_4456.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573834811042318050" /></a>LadyTravelbughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609369359382619404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6971382701306902763.post-73325244171990949432010-12-04T22:28:00.000-08:002011-02-13T08:48:24.493-08:00A Canadian Gem - Quebec City<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL2BMb071rYDhA0jVPY5Ow3DWJDCoAXrLi6N0APEyvfgmpfBnd76Vg7PhTUL3yj394viZWqvhP4UHOndMOoYbHAkSp_gj_RPjJYMRHusKqPUiOOLbPlwz_PMRkCXbMBn0z1juTR6tQHI7R/s1600/IMG_3683.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL2BMb071rYDhA0jVPY5Ow3DWJDCoAXrLi6N0APEyvfgmpfBnd76Vg7PhTUL3yj394viZWqvhP4UHOndMOoYbHAkSp_gj_RPjJYMRHusKqPUiOOLbPlwz_PMRkCXbMBn0z1juTR6tQHI7R/s400/IMG_3683.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573207054663093042" /></a>Quebec City wasn't in my itinerary when I decided to go to Montreal. In fact, it wasn't even in my radar of places to visit. It wasn't until my host Benoit, mentioned it would make an excellent side trip. Upon his recommendation, I decided to go. So I immediately looked into day tours to Quebec online. Unfortunately, there wasn't a lot of information available regarding off-season tours. All the schedules listed online were for summer. By the time I gathered all the information I needed, it was too late to make a booking. The bus was scheduled to take off at 7am the next day. Which meant, I had to be up by 5:30am navigate the subway system, look for the tourist information office in downtown Montreal and hope to arrive in time. I didn't know if they were going to be open by seven or if I could even join the tour, last minute. But I decided to take the chance and go anyway. When I arrived at the tourist information center, it was still closed. I could see the bus, but without a ticket, I couldn't get on; nor do they sell them on board. Luckily, there was someone available from the bus company to accomodate me. Suffice to say, I made it by a hairline. <br /> <br /> The Old Military Fort<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz21JBIOJUyIIQVYyFzAdvFjVG8VdTZP8xi9WCObgh_NtKymWBOaP3W1eC0ARHfiImPA8CPei-R1ma0XDjncx_pUtuNeLaLcOtk8U_mhWJHLnShnxo8NhoL47YsYQWuA3BYDyujcjJoXfU/s1600/IMG_3518.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz21JBIOJUyIIQVYyFzAdvFjVG8VdTZP8xi9WCObgh_NtKymWBOaP3W1eC0ARHfiImPA8CPei-R1ma0XDjncx_pUtuNeLaLcOtk8U_mhWJHLnShnxo8NhoL47YsYQWuA3BYDyujcjJoXfU/s400/IMG_3518.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573213412484804754" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhckCYE-o2D-6BQYzNGYSQro_ymXMjoJquX1W6pXFDKKD2bEyYHGxdOMJbbOM7Th_qh14zdGtTaTDgs2dESvNVNYKP9M6cUiX2aI4NuACSbM25zo9MDQJYr7BfFEGAAVfrDDLKpzEAPDvlm/s1600/IMG_3590.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhckCYE-o2D-6BQYzNGYSQro_ymXMjoJquX1W6pXFDKKD2bEyYHGxdOMJbbOM7Th_qh14zdGtTaTDgs2dESvNVNYKP9M6cUiX2aI4NuACSbM25zo9MDQJYr7BfFEGAAVfrDDLKpzEAPDvlm/s400/IMG_3590.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573213406841769874" /></a><br /><br />The bus ride took 2 hours and it was comfortably warm. I was giving myself a nice pat on the back about making it on the tour. I didn't really know what to expect other than it was "nice." So I was pleasantly surprised when we got there. We were brought to a nice waterfall (in the summer - you could take the lifts up to the mountain that lead to the viewing decks offering spectacular views of the falls.) Despite the rain and cold winds, I was having a good time. I was in a great mood. I was happy to be there. After the quick waterfall stop, we were driven around Quebec City before being dropped off at the old Fort and Artist's Row. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_eRx5grqsums39_C_-nNudZ_QU594Kul4J0_fbN4gf01sT1dxIrUJ2iOoHjaVZlbSoo-5QvYOj4UU3aGPtDam0ueUO-lhoCWcCcKkw9-5MbvlekFPFcTAT3hfC9bzTTc_FPkUBQyUz68q/s1600/IMG_3502.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_eRx5grqsums39_C_-nNudZ_QU594Kul4J0_fbN4gf01sT1dxIrUJ2iOoHjaVZlbSoo-5QvYOj4UU3aGPtDam0ueUO-lhoCWcCcKkw9-5MbvlekFPFcTAT3hfC9bzTTc_FPkUBQyUz68q/s400/IMG_3502.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573210375416549202" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipxP3HaibRZH74ogS6aq2iIuqJdlN22r8vj1FQpl8ObEmfhW2PT14fJW0v087FoIA-fsYvvOs5fafbXJD_LVLL0w1hznQ_R-zUDpFU7-5tOGZhblEAbALs8DT1EeDFKFDksuVAbX2L4cpb/s1600/IMG_3616.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipxP3HaibRZH74ogS6aq2iIuqJdlN22r8vj1FQpl8ObEmfhW2PT14fJW0v087FoIA-fsYvvOs5fafbXJD_LVLL0w1hznQ_R-zUDpFU7-5tOGZhblEAbALs8DT1EeDFKFDksuVAbX2L4cpb/s400/IMG_3616.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573213428577587058" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpVmDgrrKCEbsqxC9aUN3buVvQaKJ1GBF3mNm666D52TNlw7XAuV4dA5TqIkXP2d9PG8LnjQVsNS45kzuTPTi1Kmv8uQOZfnES74MsLdSKTIkJ-D75LSzM1fzOqVZoaTdOj1wjOPlSvbwk/s1600/IMG_3601.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpVmDgrrKCEbsqxC9aUN3buVvQaKJ1GBF3mNm666D52TNlw7XAuV4dA5TqIkXP2d9PG8LnjQVsNS45kzuTPTi1Kmv8uQOZfnES74MsLdSKTIkJ-D75LSzM1fzOqVZoaTdOj1wjOPlSvbwk/s400/IMG_3601.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573209309922178690" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4p4Ah9VkeoGljfCht8tS3qERr5Hq_-x19kFvjOtHcgC74P8kakXN1gLXxhauCAoqwRLRxVo6eMGjHtmSmDACcFtQdnvEJbXmFr0-ijJq4pZuRCiE9OAYBqOmhZbzs8t3x4_dOhW2xiYXO/s1600/IMG_3613.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4p4Ah9VkeoGljfCht8tS3qERr5Hq_-x19kFvjOtHcgC74P8kakXN1gLXxhauCAoqwRLRxVo6eMGjHtmSmDACcFtQdnvEJbXmFr0-ijJq4pZuRCiE9OAYBqOmhZbzs8t3x4_dOhW2xiYXO/s400/IMG_3613.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573207065626342834" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlbVn0-nzvdJYRcrtHz5xXAOlV5JbAbQLWOIUvVeT7Uosi2DM4H2Z87FYxeYytJRxrYDAhjPo3PxxBHPPu_M0TcCsb_lW9fFuc_zezRiotZsQmYJOshUeIiitzaw1I0hv6z0r9UWjk3Zgq/s1600/IMG_3662.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlbVn0-nzvdJYRcrtHz5xXAOlV5JbAbQLWOIUvVeT7Uosi2DM4H2Z87FYxeYytJRxrYDAhjPo3PxxBHPPu_M0TcCsb_lW9fFuc_zezRiotZsQmYJOshUeIiitzaw1I0hv6z0r9UWjk3Zgq/s400/IMG_3662.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573209319138160754" /></a><br /><br /><br />It is here where Quebec's infamous charm can be seen and felt. I became infatuated with the place. One could really feel the Christmas spirit in this town (Sorry, this entry is 4 months overdue). Most of the public buildings, street lights, stores and hotels were decorated with cheerful decors. It has been a long time since I felt excited about the Christmas season. As I strolled down the cobbled stone streets of this very European town, I couldn't help but day dream what it must be like in the winter. With the streets covered in snow, with the scent of roasted chestnuts wafting through the air, the sound of children's laughter mingled with vendors' shouts selling their wares echoing in the wind, and the sight of kids sledding down gentle slopes covered in snow, while parents observed from a distance sipping hot ciders. I was unreasonably happy. I had a string tugging at my heart as I imagined this scene. In addition to its quaint beauty, it was filled with independent artisan shops. Most of the places sold local handicrafts by resident artists using local materials which made it even more special. I had an incredible and surprisingly great time touring this little jewel. I recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and quaint get-away.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFuBD9Cvkn9u6SKn1xgdrlcz7gwS5CZcSrQ6bSJS3_BPCkBDP3xsSH6GOiSerk7tSrYv_IIWqrU2o5naXCRi_nNsHU30Ut6Eobq48ALZ2n9J8AW2mm8oxr4OYFToptkOcbTLjteyoAA3P-/s1600/IMG_3546.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFuBD9Cvkn9u6SKn1xgdrlcz7gwS5CZcSrQ6bSJS3_BPCkBDP3xsSH6GOiSerk7tSrYv_IIWqrU2o5naXCRi_nNsHU30Ut6Eobq48ALZ2n9J8AW2mm8oxr4OYFToptkOcbTLjteyoAA3P-/s400/IMG_3546.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573207078850518546" /></a>LadyTravelbughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609369359382619404noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6971382701306902763.post-88631032674698949722010-11-11T22:50:00.000-08:002010-11-12T00:16:44.186-08:00Osaka Castle - 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHtnd_L2yy-EEy-OVIP_0QLt9PwWCrEzutW9HlfFKD-s0Scq_MFATgNVKQLi-ZEr05HdHOvTHLgRxAflcjOzjCjbQrJwvKzyF-yd3kwuVlStMyMLAnSzwyL2_SL09A7OY2ORtjXJhek23a/s1600/IMG_1325.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHtnd_L2yy-EEy-OVIP_0QLt9PwWCrEzutW9HlfFKD-s0Scq_MFATgNVKQLi-ZEr05HdHOvTHLgRxAflcjOzjCjbQrJwvKzyF-yd3kwuVlStMyMLAnSzwyL2_SL09A7OY2ORtjXJhek23a/s400/IMG_1325.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538553037236461506" /></a><br /><br />One of the sights I went to visit in Osaka was Osaka Castle. I didn't get to appreciate all the historical displays within the building because everything was written and explained in Japanese (and I don't understand a word of it.). However I found the castle's grounds enchanting. The sights and sounds around the castle's compound was bursting with life. I had so much fun interacting with the locals, taking in the scenery and sampling the street foods. <br /><br />The canopied walk in the park, leading to the Castle was a peaceful and soothing experience. As I walked through the beautiful park, I thought to myself, how lucky the Japanese are to have this at their doorstep. It served as a wonderful retreat from the heat. If I had more time, I would have spent an entire day there, meditating. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9_kcAPhqLU2GkXUKV9vfgULbVR7Ng5eFyKJEeyuAWXvXp6PkB8aPkUqOJR1QVGnt_RdtepojuQnlqLLcYZYqlMu6VCjS50SQnBQlpTjNFk3hT0PlRSewt31baGnaKdUPgzMKOhm8tgBTD/s1600/IMG_1278.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9_kcAPhqLU2GkXUKV9vfgULbVR7Ng5eFyKJEeyuAWXvXp6PkB8aPkUqOJR1QVGnt_RdtepojuQnlqLLcYZYqlMu6VCjS50SQnBQlpTjNFk3hT0PlRSewt31baGnaKdUPgzMKOhm8tgBTD/s400/IMG_1278.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538561411751934578" /></a><br /><br />The views from the top of the castle show the Business District of Osaka very clearly. When I was there, I was blessed with a perfectly blue and clear, sunny sky. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5dWaQqOYB4mSu6Oh4i0uTbDTj_MLHTr2-oEo4D-66xfn35AjVrNEGLrnW57MKoUCZ4BdGxmw0moqD3dWay7uNhnNi6IBW15kH_oGmOrvSZBsWVDotFYUxUNc2jTnoGMFb9hlo9s2NNv0L/s1600/IMG_1300.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5dWaQqOYB4mSu6Oh4i0uTbDTj_MLHTr2-oEo4D-66xfn35AjVrNEGLrnW57MKoUCZ4BdGxmw0moqD3dWay7uNhnNi6IBW15kH_oGmOrvSZBsWVDotFYUxUNc2jTnoGMFb9hlo9s2NNv0L/s400/IMG_1300.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538561419924357346" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdOVjBLN2rBXFiNxb39hZgkNmCt-ZkVu_4vgq8E7jlIoZe8G1tl8MlfbSLlWFbUETAz68Z7CsnITfA1XadNM8a8bETnyPvj4FwtQc5B4iYpzF7IYXCTxmNyN_BBs3IQt6XhIheZwdjQymq/s1600/IMG_1298.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdOVjBLN2rBXFiNxb39hZgkNmCt-ZkVu_4vgq8E7jlIoZe8G1tl8MlfbSLlWFbUETAz68Z7CsnITfA1XadNM8a8bETnyPvj4FwtQc5B4iYpzF7IYXCTxmNyN_BBs3IQt6XhIheZwdjQymq/s400/IMG_1298.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538561402499446162" /></a><br /><br />As I strolled the grounds, I came across this man who had 3 very large and very colorful dragons. I had fun chatting with him and taking photos of his pets. Around the grounds, several food stalls can be found where delicious local fares are being sold. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz2AvIUOVRcgCq2Nhb72oPAEnJ_U1-jIdyXn9Gd_gUb9GhB36lMXOziTcUhUt3LSY81nM_YOFJC_61e8F61VtCqccQAy6fzKRqokbev6PA9btdXZA9SvpyERJLvUlEe8dufZtg3CXEwgJf/s1600/IMG_1319.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz2AvIUOVRcgCq2Nhb72oPAEnJ_U1-jIdyXn9Gd_gUb9GhB36lMXOziTcUhUt3LSY81nM_YOFJC_61e8F61VtCqccQAy6fzKRqokbev6PA9btdXZA9SvpyERJLvUlEe8dufZtg3CXEwgJf/s400/IMG_1319.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538561428099100210" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYsa2eDqtltqSRroR4MjurDMaiw2x1fvSRWzJ6BiW7RKLkb6ua-C-ssmu10dXZBqIhJkTlAZXDXAjrhyphenhyphenuWGyp82z1IO4KMYBRGNVmrC31pZqa-wHkEuKR19UhsMCrj8Aw155917oJRfQym/s1600/IMG_1310.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYsa2eDqtltqSRroR4MjurDMaiw2x1fvSRWzJ6BiW7RKLkb6ua-C-ssmu10dXZBqIhJkTlAZXDXAjrhyphenhyphenuWGyp82z1IO4KMYBRGNVmrC31pZqa-wHkEuKR19UhsMCrj8Aw155917oJRfQym/s400/IMG_1310.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538561434035299346" /></a><br /><br />The shaved ice were everywhere. And I finally got tempted into buying one. It served as a blessed relief from walking in the heat the whole day. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdvIymQypJj3dWMnoVxSzVtDSIK3lhd6vb6rWsidRJzndZdze9_2Snal3SAmzo36d0uA3cn83BTR8MI3VtwtGvkDGK_Qnp71ytvFxb3Zi5YjV8pkCux1BBGTrFOjdslC-17C3W_PExD2le/s1600/IMG_1330.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdvIymQypJj3dWMnoVxSzVtDSIK3lhd6vb6rWsidRJzndZdze9_2Snal3SAmzo36d0uA3cn83BTR8MI3VtwtGvkDGK_Qnp71ytvFxb3Zi5YjV8pkCux1BBGTrFOjdslC-17C3W_PExD2le/s400/IMG_1330.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538571911961919394" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmr_thmP5LocNgSNyziRfyF7AHh_zxC738pAbMQ3ePYEOLbYxWvwXzTx2v73AzHGvh2LG6qpTeNealGT46JIus4UvlMeqJa9ppgsmAu_TawDLK-2NjX9Z8mTOFdSeU3B8dp2SNmaTLiKDQ/s1600/IMG_1329.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmr_thmP5LocNgSNyziRfyF7AHh_zxC738pAbMQ3ePYEOLbYxWvwXzTx2v73AzHGvh2LG6qpTeNealGT46JIus4UvlMeqJa9ppgsmAu_TawDLK-2NjX9Z8mTOFdSeU3B8dp2SNmaTLiKDQ/s400/IMG_1329.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538571906535024866" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmGl-pgt49at_XmBzjk002jYmZfgHp2fdCQPdEor8dUruMDxgYVwryP_udxqlchincuOXDCdBMZpEduEuqMF0nHgdErbU_NRRpkdzl8avfKOCrLYlCc-K9xLU6bEM9nh52xkdNun3a3Iu/s1600/IMG_1327.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmGl-pgt49at_XmBzjk002jYmZfgHp2fdCQPdEor8dUruMDxgYVwryP_udxqlchincuOXDCdBMZpEduEuqMF0nHgdErbU_NRRpkdzl8avfKOCrLYlCc-K9xLU6bEM9nh52xkdNun3a3Iu/s400/IMG_1327.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538571896042134914" /></a>LadyTravelbughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609369359382619404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6971382701306902763.post-31347069201803978312010-11-03T04:20:00.001-07:002010-11-03T08:43:19.017-07:00Dressing Up as a Geisha<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1GytL3tmQ8Y8ppnKEi78-qrZK_q-9jlSH-xny-qduiv7AvLADjVp3bj08V5YGxkBzh-HPPazw5K9zjEzhKMaZiwS56yvWtV3dFh-UxxGpXteTbR7O_XPUXWnOD7GSO9g09GwHTI_ZQoQ9/s1600/IMG_2179.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1GytL3tmQ8Y8ppnKEi78-qrZK_q-9jlSH-xny-qduiv7AvLADjVp3bj08V5YGxkBzh-HPPazw5K9zjEzhKMaZiwS56yvWtV3dFh-UxxGpXteTbR7O_XPUXWnOD7GSO9g09GwHTI_ZQoQ9/s400/IMG_2179.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535318080609536866" /></a><br /><br />Before I left for my Japanese trip, I read up on the places I wanted to see. One of the must-see places in Japan is Kyoto City. As I flipped through the pages of my Lonely Planet book, I saw there are studios that specialize on dressing tourists up as Geishas. It also indicated that it was pricey. So I tethered between going for it or not. On my 2nd day in Kyoto, it was miserably grey and wet. My umbrella was too small. The rain drops dripped from my umbrella into the back of my shirt. My Fendi bag got wet (thank God it was canvas and not leather!) and I was just plain miserable walking with pained feet around Kyoto. But I wasn't ready to give up and go home. I trudged on until I stumbled upon this small sign that had Geisha photos on it. I didn't understand a word it said because it was written in Japanese. But the arrow that pointed toward a set of stairs that led down into a basement was filled with hundreds of "geisha" photographs. As I descended the stairs, I was still unsure of whether to push through with it or not. When I entered the studio, there were 4 women ahead of me. So I decided to simply sit, observe and contemplate if I really wanted to blow Y10,500 to put on some odd make-up and constricting clothes. But as I sat there, and truly thought about it, I decided that I was going to push through with it. And the reason behind it is because I wanted to have a unique and special experience to remember my trip to Japan. So I decided to throw my budget to the wind, and just do it!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxDeKklpxZIsf7PMPPMFh1fKkYzSRFywKoaRG5hDt1_qnfURBhyaIu57qK1kn0UDRjJzyr4ZIrFq6lPHg96hGbxFeRHte66ju5p_Lppo2lBxtmUDwGiJE0DM-jGLI8HmbvRuAEtWxw_jRT/s1600/IMG_2146.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxDeKklpxZIsf7PMPPMFh1fKkYzSRFywKoaRG5hDt1_qnfURBhyaIu57qK1kn0UDRjJzyr4ZIrFq6lPHg96hGbxFeRHte66ju5p_Lppo2lBxtmUDwGiJE0DM-jGLI8HmbvRuAEtWxw_jRT/s400/IMG_2146.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535318088933493026" /></a><br /><br />Upon being ushered into the make-up room, we were asked to remove our clothes and were given a clean robe. We were instructed to wash our faces and necks before we were showed to our seats. I couldn't see much of what happened while they applied the white paste on my face and neck because we were told to keep our eyes shut while the paint dried. When I opened my eyes, I took a quick snapshot to document the experience. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiItEoEGSnjg4KpYxu2yynASe6vl6bNcFbUru3BT637xlZxQGxfqFddu0U6YQvi3Pzs7cQc9SI5O-uqFqd1vWa2i9PcLMZ26l9mdPY2L7d0jnYZbbydK6EesNWsRnZA-pNtGoBuZyVbPh-/s1600/IMG_2182.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiItEoEGSnjg4KpYxu2yynASe6vl6bNcFbUru3BT637xlZxQGxfqFddu0U6YQvi3Pzs7cQc9SI5O-uqFqd1vWa2i9PcLMZ26l9mdPY2L7d0jnYZbbydK6EesNWsRnZA-pNtGoBuZyVbPh-/s400/IMG_2182.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535318098801533426" /></a><br /><br />Next step was choosing the Kimono and all the trappings that came with it. It was actually harder than I expected. There were so many factors that went into Kimono dressing. It was layer upon layer of beautifully designed cloths. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitWR-jE2z8RGKdvqjIUfHqtR9-W4DjMM_UC1_YwtDkcKjKW3XF9ZAGZLt_sll2hFkNxbp1bLVCJATERUVBlc9a2BzTIQ_kaFlunYTxUnUDKq2_E5Vc3d6U9KxouHqnBgLvp-6aHlQYyOv8/s1600/IMG_2176.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitWR-jE2z8RGKdvqjIUfHqtR9-W4DjMM_UC1_YwtDkcKjKW3XF9ZAGZLt_sll2hFkNxbp1bLVCJATERUVBlc9a2BzTIQ_kaFlunYTxUnUDKq2_E5Vc3d6U9KxouHqnBgLvp-6aHlQYyOv8/s400/IMG_2176.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535319175417778642" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisd6CP91y7Um3yuetM3aJTu-H4UL145PkFWFAIJym97aBxzl_CsHw1ICiO-vaugr0O9nltWiVGLTjCj0qiNIVQFFAEgA57B7RDtANkL2jqpIAdzkTfQkiXQaw1G1FitmB_bjgZWVB3RD2g/s1600/IMG_2170.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisd6CP91y7Um3yuetM3aJTu-H4UL145PkFWFAIJym97aBxzl_CsHw1ICiO-vaugr0O9nltWiVGLTjCj0qiNIVQFFAEgA57B7RDtANkL2jqpIAdzkTfQkiXQaw1G1FitmB_bjgZWVB3RD2g/s400/IMG_2170.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535319172455515746" /></a><br /><br />After being dressed in impressive Kimonos, I was showed into the studio where I sat and waited for a few minutes before being called in for the photo shoot. And below are the results. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn1nloKVFpWn5ZpfcLQWssaIqHJ5sZbBk_B5NfMMnjaYJo6-D_cBY9c6ojaUqoU1WLhEAv4o8Gwy9KAXvmZPdeP0yLWrvjK-ee_6OIovsCrnNmGwVhZN_2aGPvrWh81AGP8eOibfcXxIPA/s1600/IMG_0011.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn1nloKVFpWn5ZpfcLQWssaIqHJ5sZbBk_B5NfMMnjaYJo6-D_cBY9c6ojaUqoU1WLhEAv4o8Gwy9KAXvmZPdeP0yLWrvjK-ee_6OIovsCrnNmGwVhZN_2aGPvrWh81AGP8eOibfcXxIPA/s400/IMG_0011.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535318107028926482" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfFB3ZLqUkbU40N5YtF0A6TUna87OCK32i3BBeQJxVXd-NmGJrd8wKiGJptzDw780TdXCwMB3YZjkHdi7We_IlsaNCCu48Pd9MN2aooClsFyk_ihoRpsYRtcjCr7ouzzCEapDPZHE5XOgH/s1600/IMG_0003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfFB3ZLqUkbU40N5YtF0A6TUna87OCK32i3BBeQJxVXd-NmGJrd8wKiGJptzDw780TdXCwMB3YZjkHdi7We_IlsaNCCu48Pd9MN2aooClsFyk_ihoRpsYRtcjCr7ouzzCEapDPZHE5XOgH/s400/IMG_0003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535282939852740242" /></a><br /><br />Taking the Kimono and make-up off proved to be a lot easier than putting them on. But I was very happy I did it. As I look back, I don't regret blowing a chunk of my budget because I got to experience something unique. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuH0CQnvNlHIy8wtVD3V3T5juJw39hY3_5s2DQLh708xQbJhALwIDrkOnVRZQEP8DHIKC8kSzEK74dn2sdJwZT_glOMjuhP235wSyW-B0nwEgHJU4QMOa2oIqTwuMXIiS9zKmzqyh7wRJW/s1600/IMG_2180.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuH0CQnvNlHIy8wtVD3V3T5juJw39hY3_5s2DQLh708xQbJhALwIDrkOnVRZQEP8DHIKC8kSzEK74dn2sdJwZT_glOMjuhP235wSyW-B0nwEgHJU4QMOa2oIqTwuMXIiS9zKmzqyh7wRJW/s400/IMG_2180.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535318091672887746" /></a>LadyTravelbughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609369359382619404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6971382701306902763.post-24279189912770215222010-10-16T06:34:00.000-07:002010-10-29T07:42:07.847-07:00Sumiyoshi Taisha<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY8e1Pz0GQpOBnb2zSyy3MpRacs_fy0mhNGjL5w7_ZmhghExAR0aTOqLqV8K5yBOgTOamcRiRPyNjQQf9LSp8zy__T4SpQ4f7FV4yT3FcfIeWSBfjKhGXSyi6tWy0ysYRRJ2umuq-2kdtk/s1600/IMG_1163.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY8e1Pz0GQpOBnb2zSyy3MpRacs_fy0mhNGjL5w7_ZmhghExAR0aTOqLqV8K5yBOgTOamcRiRPyNjQQf9LSp8zy__T4SpQ4f7FV4yT3FcfIeWSBfjKhGXSyi6tWy0ysYRRJ2umuq-2kdtk/s400/IMG_1163.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528825627489980370" /></a><br /><br />The first stop in my Osaka highlight itinerary was the Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine. I wanted to pack as much as possible in one day since I was pressed for time. So I decided that the best thing to do was to hit the places that were close together in order to have a productive sightseeing day in Osaka. Getting to the Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine took several train transfers. From Shin Osaka Station, I took the JR train using my JR rail pass to Osaka Station then I transfered to the JR loop line to Shin Immamiya where I made another transfer through a private train line for Y200 to Sumiyoshi Station. From there it was a 5 minute walk to the shrine. <br /><br />Sumiyoshi Taisha is an early 3rd century shrine commissioned by an empress during that era to wish sea faring voyagers to Korea a safe travel. It is dedicated to Shinto deities associated with the sea. Some of the buildings are faithful replicas of the original which predates Chinese Shinto Architectural influence. Some of the buildings go back to 1810, having escaped WWII bombings.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3RJNmzfWEumJy85oNfacT2jWqu4xsN4-EoUolI5NpF9j8A3doa6B-aLc3_JymMp7lGumyU3aHfwlj1-JVjrCxNdVBz6KDfogd6oapLVQpQrlLm_xC9miuF0LFriBfazr_rK__oDg5sQb/s1600/IMG_1161.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3RJNmzfWEumJy85oNfacT2jWqu4xsN4-EoUolI5NpF9j8A3doa6B-aLc3_JymMp7lGumyU3aHfwlj1-JVjrCxNdVBz6KDfogd6oapLVQpQrlLm_xC9miuF0LFriBfazr_rK__oDg5sQb/s400/IMG_1161.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528825635179642098" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipPekT-ZoO6cdP4JJs2FdSUkZPKSex9wymi4-8bfRqA5WAUYZw6FKiFCkBp7s0_v5UbEARTsDEMyIFtzZgDiJZfmrRU-QcSWj0bFsykkkXJ3vgwCR3VqcWFxYSZ-nMGy60OnDONvL2EiR1/s1600/IMG_1136.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipPekT-ZoO6cdP4JJs2FdSUkZPKSex9wymi4-8bfRqA5WAUYZw6FKiFCkBp7s0_v5UbEARTsDEMyIFtzZgDiJZfmrRU-QcSWj0bFsykkkXJ3vgwCR3VqcWFxYSZ-nMGy60OnDONvL2EiR1/s400/IMG_1136.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528659892932479570" /></a><br /><br />As you approach the shrine, the first thing that comes to sight is the stone Tori Gate that leads to a curved, red bridge. At first glance, the bridge appears to be a smooth curve line that leads to the other side of the lake. However as I approached to climb it, I saw that it was actually a hundred tiny little stair-like steps. They were so narrow, each step could only accommodate half of my foot. So I had to climb it sidewise. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkkkfwbsg160JIN0Qyn_NjDC1kpIYtgCThAdq1w32N1PIIQeVHNpRx7n8dAqQu6DpNOBMnMguDXMqxzWS168p_WUf90p_NpgMoqnVOwLWAYSXJXUy3uad295EqT8DESG-DYlT5XWqzxXNw/s1600/IMG_1131.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkkkfwbsg160JIN0Qyn_NjDC1kpIYtgCThAdq1w32N1PIIQeVHNpRx7n8dAqQu6DpNOBMnMguDXMqxzWS168p_WUf90p_NpgMoqnVOwLWAYSXJXUy3uad295EqT8DESG-DYlT5XWqzxXNw/s400/IMG_1131.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528646947975115938" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm_0DH2UvYxTFZF-26rMYzaSIoOygaaapwkKe4_5Nz6EDHiaw8dc-iobvZwlRpC6y65DcRT1u6S8HkRTrIrpjn8O8WaNmOpTKHJWTjQy5hzU8gwTJ0mVhMue0DKQCp9HP5PtiYt_fSd41O/s1600/IMG_1139.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm_0DH2UvYxTFZF-26rMYzaSIoOygaaapwkKe4_5Nz6EDHiaw8dc-iobvZwlRpC6y65DcRT1u6S8HkRTrIrpjn8O8WaNmOpTKHJWTjQy5hzU8gwTJ0mVhMue0DKQCp9HP5PtiYt_fSd41O/s400/IMG_1139.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528651856283122146" /></a><br />A beautiful view of the pond can be seen from the middle of the bridge, where many local watercolorists can be seen painting the peaceful scenery around. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6tzDOh5H6tcxx0K1e7h9fOo7BYQ0sgeeskSdqq5lq9_jDfB6zv-j2CCsTdDA4bGybvd6tMF-WgGca20Pe4aml5Y_f1_iwldOjLtVIdLX-lGy_IEmCOpckx7ZtC-MiaJjYeLcqtEwygQch/s1600/IMG_1144.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6tzDOh5H6tcxx0K1e7h9fOo7BYQ0sgeeskSdqq5lq9_jDfB6zv-j2CCsTdDA4bGybvd6tMF-WgGca20Pe4aml5Y_f1_iwldOjLtVIdLX-lGy_IEmCOpckx7ZtC-MiaJjYeLcqtEwygQch/s400/IMG_1144.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528806390476623762" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDaIGynsPe0Jc1a_lRi4dC4lQ_5B4KIssTDo1mQcCHbVSL7iJQc3c7y1lzESK0MicJ3Ko3UC_iOsrau8_p7T579GeAobPiBGsTp-Daq_gv3862JEezXwwHp3nx7RSBCqa9b92K7yDKswvZ/s1600/IMG_1182.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDaIGynsPe0Jc1a_lRi4dC4lQ_5B4KIssTDo1mQcCHbVSL7iJQc3c7y1lzESK0MicJ3Ko3UC_iOsrau8_p7T579GeAobPiBGsTp-Daq_gv3862JEezXwwHp3nx7RSBCqa9b92K7yDKswvZ/s400/IMG_1182.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528825607157078162" /></a><br /><br /><br />Upon reaching the other side, there was a purification well where most worshipers wash their hands and mouth before proceeding into the shrine to offer their prayers. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjxp7u3NBV1jYcl8RFEaRAJnx85ZeOy9607LMmx5hJaeFs4cnqnu8qpNuJJJanryDyD39OBrxxXYa7J3Oef2QzkP_pq48-zIT49s817RgtXzpeGs4QELBm7u-RmhbrmUlrXfxKruYo0rSa/s1600/IMG_1148.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjxp7u3NBV1jYcl8RFEaRAJnx85ZeOy9607LMmx5hJaeFs4cnqnu8qpNuJJJanryDyD39OBrxxXYa7J3Oef2QzkP_pq48-zIT49s817RgtXzpeGs4QELBm7u-RmhbrmUlrXfxKruYo0rSa/s400/IMG_1148.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528825611006126386" /></a><br /><br />To the left of the entrance were prayers, messages and notes written on wood and aligned to grace the walls of the shrine. Upon entering the main shrine area, there were some interestingly-dressed gentlemen. I believe they were preparing for some kind of show for that evening. There were also traditionally dressed souvenir sales clerks seated, selling little trinkets in a shop near the exit, past the pond and the red bridge. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg6gYFj4Rj5N8aNs9f5IzE0qY4Fltp4vUZxHaC8BA2AUp9Lfns5J2v2Ag5lKIM7GN1clNOoKhfrZp0c1RmgV8CQNCHvKg4TrT8DAFGlxy2m9quOFGGVBc8-HsiyfxD5tztuXlFleRtxK3q/s1600/IMG_1153.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg6gYFj4Rj5N8aNs9f5IzE0qY4Fltp4vUZxHaC8BA2AUp9Lfns5J2v2Ag5lKIM7GN1clNOoKhfrZp0c1RmgV8CQNCHvKg4TrT8DAFGlxy2m9quOFGGVBc8-HsiyfxD5tztuXlFleRtxK3q/s400/IMG_1153.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528825621638723522" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifPdQJax2R3o5f9afZTEIg-0cHjU80eFWH5By4gf5ckylzLigZN8zkHCpObAavcrhM9KqO3cdfi8Se913R-xG8J01LOfIRNlxR9Mj-EXevi21EoDOf4Ua_Iv8TWXzVCqdN6EPQhTtEnhva/s1600/IMG_1185.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifPdQJax2R3o5f9afZTEIg-0cHjU80eFWH5By4gf5ckylzLigZN8zkHCpObAavcrhM9KqO3cdfi8Se913R-xG8J01LOfIRNlxR9Mj-EXevi21EoDOf4Ua_Iv8TWXzVCqdN6EPQhTtEnhva/s400/IMG_1185.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533475835341027282" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi92YT94f2TdriASjKbKcYHBc6PSA12txnkNfr_yi2kZ3aK-L46Q-DuT1ElXo3s8TjhuEusmZ-PObkPJ-5VycnzFPruFPbCf_7Llbl8XZ3BKm-6x5K6ADqkjtgrPCODg2hacpW6_4-5yYts/s1600/IMG_1180.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi92YT94f2TdriASjKbKcYHBc6PSA12txnkNfr_yi2kZ3aK-L46Q-DuT1ElXo3s8TjhuEusmZ-PObkPJ-5VycnzFPruFPbCf_7Llbl8XZ3BKm-6x5K6ADqkjtgrPCODg2hacpW6_4-5yYts/s400/IMG_1180.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533475829464407090" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoAUxh9v-w_DplpVi6G9tCpI_SXRPsMluPSN5eKcD2Soe7VIhgfmGhUc4k6n_-9p9pLTi0mSfYo3ShxnbKjwoAUU2bXvRqGtEliH9_Yo9QXZUXpjLc9025y0BhZBZuPKiPUdDFC4T3fQ5j/s1600/IMG_1177.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoAUxh9v-w_DplpVi6G9tCpI_SXRPsMluPSN5eKcD2Soe7VIhgfmGhUc4k6n_-9p9pLTi0mSfYo3ShxnbKjwoAUU2bXvRqGtEliH9_Yo9QXZUXpjLc9025y0BhZBZuPKiPUdDFC4T3fQ5j/s400/IMG_1177.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533475824123814098" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivk1UXeJ2ujWAbjJcJZt7m9NyiXHb8BsAWFJ947HZdeToTSZYdz3SXdCX6HFWunX_NwFVXsuSic1jNL_bLkuGCp7m-rdstOgU1rsBCQ_53kfHpklqKNswRS4fipXQZ_jUcSX8T_VwEva9l/s1600/IMG_1159.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivk1UXeJ2ujWAbjJcJZt7m9NyiXHb8BsAWFJ947HZdeToTSZYdz3SXdCX6HFWunX_NwFVXsuSic1jNL_bLkuGCp7m-rdstOgU1rsBCQ_53kfHpklqKNswRS4fipXQZ_jUcSX8T_VwEva9l/s400/IMG_1159.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533475820520278162" /></a>LadyTravelbughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609369359382619404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6971382701306902763.post-6267825045084501652010-10-16T02:24:00.001-07:002010-10-16T05:16:50.435-07:00Eating Japanese Shabu Shabu the Right Way<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicN3DNEgrhO6pnhyUZFYQfAXtAfWHtJPvr-w5kN1Fc1HBbEnV65A9ZUHpqFlhbO_pnbvn2LrbVILBHLCFZeKopJs3KNltepLqgRVxuIKFc4fdewmTzC2bONgL3Excj02L43AKNT8JLkSqq/s1600/IMG_2688.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicN3DNEgrhO6pnhyUZFYQfAXtAfWHtJPvr-w5kN1Fc1HBbEnV65A9ZUHpqFlhbO_pnbvn2LrbVILBHLCFZeKopJs3KNltepLqgRVxuIKFc4fdewmTzC2bONgL3Excj02L43AKNT8JLkSqq/s320/IMG_2688.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528577941532188882" /></a><br /><br />During my recent trip to Japan, I decided beforehand to have at least one great dinner in a nice restaurant, to eat either authentic Japanese Sushi or dine in a real Japanese Shabu Shabu restaurant. When I was in Tokyo, a really nice Japanese girl named Yuka (whom I met on a previous excursion in Miyajima Island) offered to show me around town, and arranged for a Japanese Shabu Shabu dinner for us in Shibuya. I was looking forward to it since it was on my list of things to do. I didn't think it was any different than the ones I'm used to eating in the Phiippines or the US. However the process and method of eating it was indeed different than the one I was used to. The word "Shabu" signifies the motion of swimming. I thought this was a very interesting and valuable information. Yuka showed me how it was done properly. And she taught me the fine art of eating Shabu Shabu.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju1wON0FMzSPhkMTR5e803u1BDblhcXadjcpze0_Llxg-GNMSPHJ7Dz9cPZ6sE7Q-6RLnRRaZASmTnkwOERui_sDDcy0n8GMFyYUkTzjKzgSCuDOCUKNXAmoLbCAF7VgN0vxz5aToo8Zrf/s1600/IMG_2700.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju1wON0FMzSPhkMTR5e803u1BDblhcXadjcpze0_Llxg-GNMSPHJ7Dz9cPZ6sE7Q-6RLnRRaZASmTnkwOERui_sDDcy0n8GMFyYUkTzjKzgSCuDOCUKNXAmoLbCAF7VgN0vxz5aToo8Zrf/s320/IMG_2700.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528608530887825250" /></a><br /><br />Step 1. Have some really good Cold Sake.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFXbdskUYcqnkCFueukP9_7Cy5ZEN3-hQUA4O9l7jZ55hbq_2xBxDo-kWFk5LgIHY4cXXwdkNzQwCWUNHx1oWJOxnYko0iOnwSCL0JEKpgauvdit8ED85LCgZTFW2VL5257M7LmK97P9si/s1600/IMG_2679.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFXbdskUYcqnkCFueukP9_7Cy5ZEN3-hQUA4O9l7jZ55hbq_2xBxDo-kWFk5LgIHY4cXXwdkNzQwCWUNHx1oWJOxnYko0iOnwSCL0JEKpgauvdit8ED85LCgZTFW2VL5257M7LmK97P9si/s320/IMG_2679.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528582853087154306" /></a><br /><br />Step 2. Start the course with some chilled appetizer.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKRdSMZDadRMtXYf6GkoU_pch2MuPQLhu0DmKrc9rShmtGZux2qS3wPdpNHjFL0EAEFNNYrH3vC7_lADQj_cFDbqRjqIMeTl6W_1QyE_VURNB0j3D9U1rZiCJqXzEGrJXDX3TtYAFMMAOg/s1600/IMG_2682.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKRdSMZDadRMtXYf6GkoU_pch2MuPQLhu0DmKrc9rShmtGZux2qS3wPdpNHjFL0EAEFNNYrH3vC7_lADQj_cFDbqRjqIMeTl6W_1QyE_VURNB0j3D9U1rZiCJqXzEGrJXDX3TtYAFMMAOg/s320/IMG_2682.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528585669252841362" /></a><br /><br />Step 3. Continue with a Japanese Salad while the broth is being heated and thickened. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZVEKioQlzj1bS1biXzHuldNGW7sJF9bmmfTavNvqgMug0p723NI_f1uVXl-4J55dU78o5E9_9FKrTzsM94oz83BcOuHS7QxcUZvJ6kHIht13flyujXbbWn0N02lOVTNvPx_6EWYAIAgek/s1600/IMG_2685.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZVEKioQlzj1bS1biXzHuldNGW7sJF9bmmfTavNvqgMug0p723NI_f1uVXl-4J55dU78o5E9_9FKrTzsM94oz83BcOuHS7QxcUZvJ6kHIht13flyujXbbWn0N02lOVTNvPx_6EWYAIAgek/s320/IMG_2685.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528587652968657874" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI4zuyAhJeBA0fUSdVjHSn-lOSpk-PIMtBRmA1SjPCHMCLd1EjsqiysB-6afOzldmENTMeW7_13o8UAyZVFp3vaFmcj29d6-Q87_cZxdKxL7jmExzDFYs3GefKLFuMjgkGh0cR4OV7CBhz/s1600/IMG_2684.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI4zuyAhJeBA0fUSdVjHSn-lOSpk-PIMtBRmA1SjPCHMCLd1EjsqiysB-6afOzldmENTMeW7_13o8UAyZVFp3vaFmcj29d6-Q87_cZxdKxL7jmExzDFYs3GefKLFuMjgkGh0cR4OV7CBhz/s320/IMG_2684.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528590766252357234" /></a><br /><br />Step 4. Once the broth has been seasoned and thickened by some gelatin-like substance, the meat is next. Yuka told me to make the meat "swim" in the broth and it must be immediately eaten. It is followed by cooking and eating the vegetables.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslKlFUplBayqmmS4my1SXE_nf-DHhQgG1PQPn1tPFMGM9YEWir1gTdgYKZSHf9daNzs67aHHC1_C6_r056ibdAgoR5fjrTHlnZxMUNE95rMYv8OzfS80KpeRYYkTA7S3dY7ccy2XwUrnQ/s1600/IMG_2690.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslKlFUplBayqmmS4my1SXE_nf-DHhQgG1PQPn1tPFMGM9YEWir1gTdgYKZSHf9daNzs67aHHC1_C6_r056ibdAgoR5fjrTHlnZxMUNE95rMYv8OzfS80KpeRYYkTA7S3dY7ccy2XwUrnQ/s320/IMG_2690.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528593625157056882" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWYtBs9fKHQrXowvbG4udHS4VRo-vMvluS7DsYhFxYMxHvCRh8N6uomsOmFNYplf02bhiRQFfx48VawgFqROZf0rIKE0Lm5ONVKYjeQ0IBLtJYCvCIouXOJnzod-kiwdUfWtgth5oAHcr6/s1600/IMG_2689.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWYtBs9fKHQrXowvbG4udHS4VRo-vMvluS7DsYhFxYMxHvCRh8N6uomsOmFNYplf02bhiRQFfx48VawgFqROZf0rIKE0Lm5ONVKYjeQ0IBLtJYCvCIouXOJnzod-kiwdUfWtgth5oAHcr6/s320/IMG_2689.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528595853446660418" /></a><br /> <br />Step 5. The rice is served toward the end of the meal. Where a rice porridge is made from all the flavors and essences left by the meat and vegetables previously cooked in the broth. A fresh egg and some spices are then added to complete and thicken the porridge. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17XyB2eJ1sFhQJ3Qr8kh8xrGr_S3nIxNgnwqQMjSpsb2QSOzW23822sLAAE2Ojjl_5gunOrFuP3Jj94s0sWC_1hEz0kuk9wpx7zrO-YNnuVCuP4ZkQlB0J9se2p9XkQtXKayyS0lHcKq6/s1600/IMG_2713.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17XyB2eJ1sFhQJ3Qr8kh8xrGr_S3nIxNgnwqQMjSpsb2QSOzW23822sLAAE2Ojjl_5gunOrFuP3Jj94s0sWC_1hEz0kuk9wpx7zrO-YNnuVCuP4ZkQlB0J9se2p9XkQtXKayyS0lHcKq6/s320/IMG_2713.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528598858772880130" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRotPczq4Snb87lEpSAwtq9eL069Zn0mdtyw0vAE-H20zX5GntGhsyZSlNrkFat34C6BhA-SfZQG3gTNPe99gZaY5SyANbBlwaRZFa3DwZQE9-SxBEEartMGa13SMUuuL59ivkDlWKl8O5/s1600/IMG_2718.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRotPczq4Snb87lEpSAwtq9eL069Zn0mdtyw0vAE-H20zX5GntGhsyZSlNrkFat34C6BhA-SfZQG3gTNPe99gZaY5SyANbBlwaRZFa3DwZQE9-SxBEEartMGa13SMUuuL59ivkDlWKl8O5/s320/IMG_2718.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528610641792998226" /></a><br /><br />Step 6. Green Tea and Dessert concludes the dinner. In our case, we were served some green tea ice cream. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh9MyRBJkOnD2Kwfs6CZFzeQgHQaVZDQ524Hlj_YGFuZkpoDVjzWeHX28Dpcc9j9I6HiWSRj-K_gBCSp3nAf61MxO7E5jxWu7xGv8TycQg-PXUitDq2x1S7ymWL2X5M1eYxEwVTpwuF9qC/s1600/IMG_2717.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh9MyRBJkOnD2Kwfs6CZFzeQgHQaVZDQ524Hlj_YGFuZkpoDVjzWeHX28Dpcc9j9I6HiWSRj-K_gBCSp3nAf61MxO7E5jxWu7xGv8TycQg-PXUitDq2x1S7ymWL2X5M1eYxEwVTpwuF9qC/s320/IMG_2717.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528600519655988338" /></a><br /><br />You might wonder, "What's the big deal? It sounds and looks the same, anyway." Well...you're absolutely right! Except for the process. In the Philippines and some Shabu-Shabu restaurants I've been to in the US, they serve everything at the same time. No appetizer, no dessert and no rice porridge. The art of eating Shabu Shabu comes alive in the way you cook the meat and other ingredients. As I mentioned earlier, Shabu means the motion of "swimming." In this case, Once the meat is clamped between your chopsticks, you then make your meat "swim" in the broth. And then immediately eat it while the flavors are still fresh. Compared to the ones I've had before, the vegetables and meat are cooked at the same time, to be served in a small bowl then eaten alongside the rice. Another stark difference between authentic Japanese Shabu Shabu and commercial Shabu Shabu? Japanese Shabu Shabu is not eaten as a soup. But rather as a main course. While commercial Shabu Shabu is eaten as a soup and entree to accompany rice. Another major difference between the two is the way the rice is prepared and eaten. As I mentioned earlier, in Japan, they serve the rice toward the end of the course to make a porridge, served in a bowl with spring onions and other condiments before being eaten. Where as in commercial Shabu Shabu, it is eaten as an entree. I thought I'd share this somewhat redundant dining experience to those like me who love to eat and travel.<br /><br />Much love,<br />KatLadyTravelbughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609369359382619404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6971382701306902763.post-90772695335988900402010-09-06T01:25:00.000-07:002010-09-06T01:33:25.089-07:00What Every Woman Should Do Once<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ5krixn1EQVifsv2K0XXrcf0vR91uvy939St9q9BDzZcN99W7-rtTXgXKATWniY4SKRzAUodp8hjHw4NM9ASKkbbnfgiseNE4kNgUwIwm4yhLBrRDTh00wDXqKPc0pEZ1QSjXBc3cj3JE/s1600/IMG_0945.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ5krixn1EQVifsv2K0XXrcf0vR91uvy939St9q9BDzZcN99W7-rtTXgXKATWniY4SKRzAUodp8hjHw4NM9ASKkbbnfgiseNE4kNgUwIwm4yhLBrRDTh00wDXqKPc0pEZ1QSjXBc3cj3JE/s320/IMG_0945.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513714279909908562" /></a><br />I bought this book on the ferry's gift shop from Vancouver to Nanaimo last year. The ferry ride was about 2 hours. As I browsed the gift shop, I came upon this little book and thought it was cute. Then I came home and forgot I even had it. As I was reorganizing my room, I came upon it again. And as I flipped through the pages, I realized I've done many of the things listed. So I thought I'd share it with you. <br /><br />What Every Woman Should Do Once:<br /><ol><li>Skinny Dip - check</li><li>Insist on being called "Your Majesty" - check</li><li>Sleep under the stars - check</li><li>Start with dessert - check</li><li>Be a Diva for a night at a Karaoke Bar - working on it</li><li>Act out a page of the Kama Sutra - check</li><li>Call in Sick and spend the whole day shopping with your best friend - check</li><li>Own something leather other than coat or gloves - check</li><li>Date a guy you met on the internet - will try</li><li>Give someone famous your autograph - working on it</li><li>Write your acceptance speech for your Woman of the Year Award - working on it</li><li>Dying your hair blond and see if they really have more fun - thinking about it</li><li>Rent a convertible and go where the wind blows - planning on it</li><li>Have an anonymous encounter - check</li><li>Adopt a pet</li><li>Go Commando - check</li><li>Dance on top of a bar - I think I might already have, but the memories of that night are fuzzy.</li><li>Forget about what your mother would think - check</li><li>Try on engagement rings even when you're not in a relationship - check went to Tiffany's</li><li>Ask a man out - working on it</li><li>Buy a really racy piece of lingerie - LOL</li><li>Invest in high risk stock.</li><li>Send yourself a dozen roses.</li><li>Audition for a Broadway Musical or a Reality TV Show.</li><li>Go Skydiving</li><li>Bet it all on black in Vegas and let it ride.</li><li>Go on a carriage ride on Cetral Park.</li><li>Be the Boss - check</li><li>Try on really expensive clothes in a boutique you know you can't afford - check</li><li>Invent an interesting past</li><li>Talk in a foreign accent all day - check</li><li>Write a scathing letter to the editor.</li><li>Buy a round for everyone in the bar.</li><li>Smoke a cigar - check</li><li>Run for a worthy cause - working on it</li><li>Pamper yourself at an all day spa - check</li><li>Have a three martini lunch and go back to work refreshed.</li><li>Create your own Holiday and celebrate it every year - working on it</li><li>Go without electricity for one night - check</li><li>Wear fake eyelashes and give him come hither looks - working on it</li><li>Make a voodoo doll of your ex - a tempting idea</li><li>Learn to Tango - on my bucket list</li><li>Pretend you're a food critic at a trendy restaurant - check</li><li>Make snow angels - check</li><li>Blame everything on your evil twin - LOL check!</li><li>Eat fast food all day - check</li><li>Hire a personal shopper</li><li>Wear a feather boa and movie star glasses to the grocery store.</li><li>Borrow a motorcycle and take the driver' seat.</li><li>Invest in a piece of art - check</li><li>Flirt your way through a traffic jam.</li><li>Try an extreme sport - check</li><li> Taste every variety of margarita -working progress</li><li>Kiss a guy from every state (US) - 6 states down.</li><li>Throw a silk Pajama party and greet guests with champagne.</li><li>Go in two dates in one night - check</li><li>Volunteer at a homeless center - did volunteer but not at a homeless shelter</li><li>Take the credit and compliments and say thanks! - check</li><li>Start a campaign - check</li><li>Send a thank you letter to a mentor - check</li><li>Tell a man you love him first - I'm a working progress</li><li>Resist saying "I told you so," even when you are right - check</li><li>Head to the airport and fly anywhere.</li><li>Walk a mile in someone else's shoes.</li><li>Ask your boyfriend to paint your toenails in exchange for the remote.</li><li>Remember the a la mode - check</li></ol> 67. Earn the perfect shade of red lipstick - check<br />To date, I have done 30 on the list and a few that are in between. I'll revisit this post next year and see if I've added to my list of accomplishments.LadyTravelbughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609369359382619404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6971382701306902763.post-43344275772389197862010-07-24T01:35:00.001-07:002010-07-27T10:39:20.602-07:00Macau 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4MBtQ8tsM-7MarzhzU8jJXAN1PPRal5Ih3DpNZf4FhFEChYuIXxxWkuxH5GCaNLjU6waWhgmdLAiS4DxHX4OtVYHaKdpI8wu268siyhzUTFhrfY83oUaPSOolB_kXISdd2MchzCvFGi3C/s1600/IMG_5905.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4MBtQ8tsM-7MarzhzU8jJXAN1PPRal5Ih3DpNZf4FhFEChYuIXxxWkuxH5GCaNLjU6waWhgmdLAiS4DxHX4OtVYHaKdpI8wu268siyhzUTFhrfY83oUaPSOolB_kXISdd2MchzCvFGi3C/s320/IMG_5905.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498641123588510594" /></a>
<br /> Macau, how to describe Macau? I first visited the place in 2008 and did the usual touristy things. We hired a van to take us on a city highlights tour, shopped for the usual local specialties (mostly the Macau egg tarts and cookies), took photos and then we crossed over to Hong Kong for some more shopping. Back in 2008, there weren't a lot of casino hotels operating. The only ones I could distinctly remember were the Wynn Hotel and the Grand Lisboa Tower. The Venetian Hotel & Casino along with countless other names were being constructed at the time. I expected a few other places to pop up, but I didn't expect to see a mushroom cloud of casino hotels within a two year period. Many recognizable Casino & Resort Hotels from Las Vegas dot Macau's skyline. Wynn,The Venetian, MGM, Four Seasons and a couple more have made their mark in Macau. Although, Macau is now being marketed as the Las Vegas of the East, it isn't up to par to the standard and glitz and glamour that Las Vegas is known for. For one, the night life in Macau is pretty lame. It's a family destination. And they harass anyone who looks under 18 about the restrictions of being an illegal minor. The language barrier is still pretty distinct. Many of the locals working the hotel grounds could barely speak English. However, there are many other nationalities who can speak good English working there as well. I'll give Macau customer service a C+ for effort.
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<br />We stayed at the Venetian Hotel. We were very lucky since our party was upgraded from regular rooms to Presidential Suites. And they were nice rooms indeed. There was a nice hallway that led from the entrance foyer into the living room, a breakfast bar complete with our own espresso machine and its pods, a private bedroom, 2 bathrooms equipped with jacuzzis, his & her sinks, a big shower room, a private duvet & toilette, a large dressing table, 2 studies and a fantastic view. It cost $US300/night to stay there. There's shopping and food courts on the 3rd level, a Cirque du Soleil show along with countless conference rooms, a large casino area and a a large lounging pool on the 4th floor. There were countless restaurants, bars, a Starbucks Coffee Shop and several other familiar brands within this massive complex. Its shops also connect to the Four Seasons Hotel.
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<br />What I like about Macau are the old Portuguese buildings, the colonial foods that still remain, the beautiful cobble stoned streets and other small European details that dot the landscape. It's a juxtaposed city on three levels. One: You see European-looking post boxes scattered around the streets which look out of place against a very Chinese-influenced landscape. Two: The old Chinese temples, stores and street signs are written in both Chinese and Portuguese (but nobody speaks Portuguese any longer). And three: The very modern landscape of new hotels and casinos which are connected by an equally modern bridge sitting next to the old Macau business district which houses the traditional Chinese apothecaries, cookie makers, tart makers, incense makers, etc. All these remain almost exactly as it did, fifty years ago. And yet the modern metropolis are only a block away.
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<br />Due to the rapid rise of hotel casinos in Macau, it became a popular destination for Asians. It's only an hour and a half flight from many South East Asian countries. It's a quick and easy flight, and its a cheaper alternative to Hong Kong. And if you're unsatisfied with the shopping options in Macau, its an easy and fast trip to Hong Kong. About 45 minutes by fastcraft boats, to be exact. One of the more popular tourist destination in Macau is the Macau Tower. It's known for its viewing deck and the adventurous activities one can do, like bungee jumping, sky jumping, walking on the tower's ledge and some shopping.
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<br />LadyTravelbughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609369359382619404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6971382701306902763.post-30045380549513480472010-07-06T01:17:00.001-07:002010-08-25T23:47:40.677-07:00Diving Malapascua 2010 w/ Evolution DiversThis is my second time visiting Malapascua. The first time was in 2006. My friends and I signed up with Thresher Shark Divers - a horrible experience! We were scheduled to do 4 diving days with them, but the service was so terrible, the accommodations so shoddy, we unanimously decided to drop our arrangements with them and seek another dive operator. So we went with Dan's Divers. It's an American owned dive shop but run by Filipinos. We decided to give them some business since they didn't have any customers. The experience with Dan's Divers turned out to be a good one. We vowed to return to Malapascua and dive with them again. Four years later, as our dive group became bigger and friendships became closer, we decided to give Malapascua another shot. Most of the divers on this expedition were Malapascua virgins. Everyone was excited to see the thresher sharks and the giant mantas.
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<br />As usual, our friend Lil who is the "older sister" of the group organized and negotiated in behalf of everyone. We paid P1,000/dive and did 14 dives. This time, we chose a newly opened dive shop called Evolution Divers. It's run by 2 partners Matt Reed and David Joyce. They run a good operation.
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<br />The reason why divers flock to Malapascua is due to the thresher sharks whom are known to inhabit Monad Shoal. It is a mystery as to why they continuously return and flock to this particular site. Scientists are now researching the reasons behind it. In addition to the thresher sharks, giant mantas and devil rays that are regularly seen in the area, Malapascua Island offers world class macro diving. We saw all that we wanted to see and a whole lot more.
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<br />Evolution Divers took us to 8 dive sites. And all 10 dives were amazing. The sites were Monad Shoal, Lapus-lapus, Bantigue Bay, Mandarin, The lighthouse, Gato Island Cave, Gato Island Snake & Seahorse Sanctuary.
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<br />Malapascua Island may not be a beach party destination like Ibiza or Boracay, but it has a quaint and charming, laid back vibe to it. It has many restaurants that serve all kinds of cuisine and its equipped with wifi internet, good draft beers and fresh seafood. Evolution Divers' bar was a cute Irish joint that served imported beers from Ireland and other best-selling cocktails. They also serve sandwiches and other quick orders.
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<br />LadyTravelbughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609369359382619404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6971382701306902763.post-30951767850589237452010-06-15T09:48:00.000-07:002010-06-15T09:48:15.827-07:00Happiness in a Tube<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Mat7YRISmv4&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Mat7YRISmv4&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br />
Yesterday, as I was getting ready to take a shower, I decided to play songs from my <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">ipod</span> to occupy my mind as I bathe. I find myself thinking at a million miles an hour each time I step into my daily ritual. I think of the day ahead, how to improve on the business, what other opportunities we could get into, how to generate more income and how to maximize the personnel's skills, etc. etc. Since it was my day off, I decided to simply not think...about anything. And so I played songs that are at least four years old and set the <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">ipod</span> on shuffle. As I clicked the play button, the song "Bring the Rain" by Mercy Me was blasted through the stereo. I didn't even know I had this song in my <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">ipod</span>. Something about it caught my attention. The words "Bring me Joy, Bring me Peace, Bring the chance to be Free, Bring me anything for your Glory," just washed over me. As I stood there stunned and transfixed, and admittedly struck, I realized just how far I've strayed from my faith. I don't remember the last time I've gone to church or been to confession (even though I don't believe that priests have better access to God and can therefore offer absolution). I can't remember the last time I've done something nice for my fellow man that didn't benefit me, nor the time I gave to charity. In my over focused desire to achieve all the goals I've set out for myself, I realized I have become a monster. I forgot how it was to be compassionate, merciful, patient and kind. Bottom line, I've turned into a major bitch. As I laid there listening to the song, a plethora of emotions just came crushing down on me. I cried for the person I once was, and the person I long to be again. And for the first time in a very, very, very long time, I surrendered. I finally admitted to God and to myself that I cannot do everything on my own. That I'm nothing without HIM. That everything I have is due to HIM. I felt ashamed for my arrogance and pride. As I thought of how I've treated others lately, I was mortified by my behavior. And so I decided to change. I realize its not going to be easy. I'll probably go through so many trials before becoming that sweet, kind and selfless person again. But dammit, I want to change. And I want to change for the better.<br />
So I decided that from this day forward, I will count all my blessings. I will look at the cup as almost full rather than half empty. I will start each day by consciously reminding myself to be patient and kind. And most of all to strive to be selfless. As I listened to this song over and over again, I realize that my prayers are being heard. Sometimes guidance come from someone advising us, or through a song, or through something we read, or through people we meet. I truly feel blessed and humbled. I don't know what I've done to deserve a million second chances. Because I truly don't deserve anything. Not with the way I've been behaving. But nevertheless, I want to say thank you, Lord for everything. And I'm sorry for that I have done. <br />
By posting this song, I hope that it will move someone's life in a similar fashion as it did to mine. This song brought me back to earth. And I hope that it will serve a similar purpose in someone else's life.<br />
<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/OVT2-vXXxME&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/OVT2-vXXxME&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>LadyTravelbughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609369359382619404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6971382701306902763.post-76376558026617291692010-06-12T07:49:00.000-07:002010-06-12T07:49:17.452-07:00Taking the First Step into AdulthoodI was going through my old blog posts from a different site which I haven't visited in months. As I read through it, it came as a reminder of what I was struggling with 2 years ago. And how that struggle has reared its ugly head again. I'm bored and dissatisfied with my life. I've always felt afraid of taking a leap. At failing at something and regretting risky decisions. But as I sit here in my office, "secure" with a job, a family who supports me, and friends I enjoy traveling with, something is still missing. And that is fulfillment in oneself. Not having the ability to call the shots in my own life has left me a little bitter towards the controlling factors. I have always struggled with authority. And now I realize its because I feel helpless and trapped, choked and shackled in chains, imprisoned in a gilded cage. I live in a beautiful house, drive good cars, have bodyguards, money to travel, everything a person could possibly want, I've got. But what I don't have that most people take for granted is freedom. The freedom to pave their own path. It's not because my parents stop me from doing these things. It's because I stop myself and chain myself into a golden prison of my own making. Because I'm too cowardly to pursue an independent life and to face all the struggles that come with it. <br />
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The other night, my mom and I got into another heated argument. I've always felt she treated me unfairly and dealt with me more strictly than she does with my brothers. And the other night, she finally admitted the reason behind it. And that was because I hurt her while I was in college. I spent over $30,000 on shopping sprees, on items I no longer have. They either got lost in transit or probably sitting in boxes some place I've forgotten. She paid for all that with hard earned money, and because of this, she has a lingering resentment towards me. It's unfortunate. I've apologized to her for the first time since it happened. But somehow, I know it's something she can never forgive me for.<br />
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I always tell others that its never too late. To grab life by its horns and ride it into the sunset. But I hardly ever mean it. I'm at a point in my life where I feel like I'm running out of time to do everything I've set out to do. I'm on a mission to see the world before settling down. But now I realize that life never follow what we plan. It's got its own agenda. It's hard for me to keep an open mind about it, especially when I've got goals locked into my sights. I never fail. Ever! Once I see something I want, I go for it with a tenacity that sometimes astounds me. And I never take no for an answer. I keep at it, and keep at it, and I hold on to it like a dog would to a bone, until I get the answer I want. And I always get that "yes." But afterward, I feel deflated and realize that the only reason why I wanted it so badly, was because I couldn't have it. And once I get it, I realize that I never really wanted it to begin with. Its a vicious cycle I go through all the time. <br />
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I've always believed that we meet people for a reason. And you meet them at a specific point in your life to teach you lessons that you wouldn't normally learn in your everyday life-setting. Two years ago, I met a guy named Chris. And he taught me a lot of things. He is unaware of this, because I never informed him of the positive lessons he unwittingly taught me. He shared the struggles that he went through in his life that any person with a weaker will, could not have accomplished. He told me that he was pretty much on his own since the age of 13. I couldn't imagine what that could have been like. I don't want to go into details since its his story to tell, and not mine. However, he basically went through some extremely difficult times and was able to pull himself out of the rut and make a better life for himself. And because of that, I have respected and admired him since. I remember him telling me that we always need to make sacrifices in order to get what we want. "Nothing is free in this world," he said. "Everything has a price." I never really understood what that truly meant, until now. Those words never left me. It stuck to me like glue. I've asked myself, consulted friends and family and I've even prayed about it. I've prayed for guidance and strength. As I find myself pondering those words, it makes me think...am I ready to make the sacrifices needed in order to get what I desire most in life? Am I ready to leave the comfortable prison I have chained myself to, in order to be independent, be my own person, and do things my way? Those words keep looping around my mind, over and over again.<br />
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Had I asked myself this question a week ago, I would probably have a different answer. But as I ask myself this question now, I realize that the answer is a very scary and resounding yes! Yes! I'm ready to make the sacrifices needed in order to live my life the way I have always wanted. And yes, I'm scared as hell about leaving my secure and golden castle, I'm even more scared about unlocking my jeweled chains. And I will falter, fall on my knees and even cry over the upcoming hardships but I've decided that its time for me to take the next step. <br />
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Wise men say that the first step is always the hardest one to take. Now I know why that is so. <br />
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My Bucket List<br />
<ul><li>Backpack South America</li>
<li>Backpack Europe & Africa</li>
<li>Move to a different country and start over </li>
<li> Find my <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">soulmate</span></li>
<li>Have beautiful babies</li>
<li>Short trips to other countries w/family</li>
<li>Live Happily Ever After</li>
<li>Die Happy</li>
</ul>LadyTravelbughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609369359382619404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6971382701306902763.post-76273597863157661842010-06-11T03:17:00.000-07:002010-06-11T11:26:47.017-07:00Puerto Galera Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-9Z1D1lZXmLww-gmmwh4V2YewLLsAjoqbYtCXW0r2YFw_D0KAdbllcPTMoL0YV9DTyrPo-t3iWgnnbWcs2WRp8TuUFzkuOHxqzFLZQNks4vs92hGJv1IC5-fBqSAVxdwf-5siQzZ9vDn6/s1600/IMG_1019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-9Z1D1lZXmLww-gmmwh4V2YewLLsAjoqbYtCXW0r2YFw_D0KAdbllcPTMoL0YV9DTyrPo-t3iWgnnbWcs2WRp8TuUFzkuOHxqzFLZQNks4vs92hGJv1IC5-fBqSAVxdwf-5siQzZ9vDn6/s320/IMG_1019.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>This was my first visit to Puerto Galera. Despite many invitations to dive there, I've never had the time until recently. My friend Jayvee, invited me to go with his dive group. And being the social butterfly that I'am, I immediately said yes. I wasn't sure what to expect at first. Joining a new group of strangers always makes me wary. So when Jayvee called to ask for confirmation, I said yes and we met at the Petron gas station in the Southern Luzon Express Way at 5:30 am to have a quick breakfast at McDonald's. I didn't know anyone, except for Jayvee. So I was glad he was there on time. Some of the others took a little longer getting there and one in particular held the group back for 3 hours! Everyone was irritated, but were too polite to say anything. I was considering giving the guy a piece of my mind, but decided to hold my tongue, because it was my first time joining this group. And I felt it was inappropriate to give a stranger a tongue lashing without knowing the reasons behind his tardiness. However, once he caught up, we hurried to the pier, where our hotel's boat was waiting to transport us to the <a href="http://www.dolphinbayresort.com/">Dolphin Bay Resort</a> where we made our reservations for the weekend. I didn't know what to expect at first. Most of the dive resorts I've been to around the Philippines aren't exactly 5-star accommodations. Most are owned by foreigners married to Filipina women. And most of these places are...shall we say....rustic to say the least. Occasionally you'll stumble upon a few that are reasonably priced, clean and well maintained. Dolphin Bay Resort exceeded most of these expectations. They had a quaint bar, a nice pool and a working jacuzzi. The rooms could house up to 4 people. The room assigned to me and my roommate had a king size bed on a marbled dais, a double decker bed, cabled tv, ac and the bathroom was big. I was in bathroom heaven (up until I noticed that it wasn't as clean as it initially appeared). But overall, it was a great resort. We spent P6,500 or $135US for an overnight stay, inclusive of all meals, boat transfers and 5 dives. I thought it was pretty reasonable. And I was really happy with the place.<br />
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text-align: center;">After a long day, everyone relaxed in the jacuzzi and had cold draft beers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM1lZfDcjlDH-K9eSFF6Oc8yZW7pwtY3lmhqMqc6rjn4YiYU5CRGZwCkvlFYH_JsOoPgWr2-uSTxiG9J_JxQqt7RywP6P5OgJZYy2MojUwOnbHzGdTM0xAh0ln42hw5twaScfk0bsR83Tv/s1600/IMG_1105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM1lZfDcjlDH-K9eSFF6Oc8yZW7pwtY3lmhqMqc6rjn4YiYU5CRGZwCkvlFYH_JsOoPgWr2-uSTxiG9J_JxQqt7RywP6P5OgJZYy2MojUwOnbHzGdTM0xAh0ln42hw5twaScfk0bsR83Tv/s400/IMG_1105.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim_z90xXPwxLHJcPMvF2lw9FFANGeX7IRI5FX84iWmIBI_eiPfE5EyD0xT7A51srjIf2KEa543T78f5cwLn3XonIKlevdLyGp1YUXFr3bl98rUECKFy-x8CTaCvDiuCuDJtFK1J7qmtLt4/s1600/IMG_1121.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">Double decker beds. This room is great for groups of 4 to 5 people on a budget.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglMK6N7PLLKq-E8RxoKkiFj_3h-JJ20MQ2_1zrnCU6f0rAkAAbGTZ-jmA35L3_vWGz-KYzuV-DPA88OI_4fJ2VQp0pO7E4g9qVteP0XZKj6V6QkXaMPoFuWnb0lh4VXQFo9unIiYlHB0VR/s1600/IMG_1253.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglMK6N7PLLKq-E8RxoKkiFj_3h-JJ20MQ2_1zrnCU6f0rAkAAbGTZ-jmA35L3_vWGz-KYzuV-DPA88OI_4fJ2VQp0pO7E4g9qVteP0XZKj6V6QkXaMPoFuWnb0lh4VXQFo9unIiYlHB0VR/s320/IMG_1253.JPG" /></a></div>Puerto Galera's reputation has taken second fodder to Boracay. I was told that it is the poor man's Boracay. Since the sand isn't powder white like its party-destination sister, despite it holding a reputation of a party town itself. Unfortunately, I didn't stay in Sabang where the main strip of bars and hotels are located. So I can't really make a comparison between the two. We opted to stay in a secluded and private resort. But from what I could see from the boat, Sabang doesn't look anything like Boracay. I had its own charm and personality. <br />
Diving Puerto Galera was pretty amazing. It's the best I've seen since Tubbataha minus the sharks, mantas and eagle rays, but nevertheless, pretty damn good. I was told that it is at the heart of the world's marine biodiversity triangle. I felt like I was swimming in a giant aquarium. Everywhere I looked, there was something going on. I didn't know whether to put my camera on video or picture mode. I kept switching back and forth. Every few minutes, you hear someone making noises to get your attention and point at something. On more than one occasion I felt someone tugging at me to pull me toward a direction where a triggerfish was hunting for food, another time, where an octopus popped out of nowhere and a small school of Sweetlips were feeding and swimming near a school of jacks. I don't have enough words to describe how glad I felt to have gone with Jayvee's group. Not only did I make new friends, I had a blast! And I discovered a really good and affordable diving destination. <br />
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My friend Vangie posted this link on FB. When I saw it, my initial reaction was amazement. I couldn't believe a two-year old kid could smoke like a pro! 2 years old! That baby looked adorable and entertaining on the video. But its been reported that he throws temper tantrums, hits his head on the floorboards and cries unceasingly until he gets his fix. And get this...it was his father who taught him how to smoke! Now he complains that he spends $7/day to feed his son's addiction. I'm quite disturbed by this. I have a 3 year-old nephew, I look at him, and all I see is playful curiosity. I'm shocked that this goes on. I mean...where are the parent's common sense? Anyway...watch the video. Let me know what you think.LadyTravelbughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609369359382619404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6971382701306902763.post-30717958041227466742010-05-29T07:51:00.000-07:002010-05-29T07:51:37.301-07:00Secret to Traveling OftenSome friends ask me how I'm able to travel often, knowing how minimal my salary is. My answer...Cebu Pacific Seat Sales! The travel renaissance in the Philippines and some Asian destinations is <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">maestroed</span> by Budget Airlines. As foreign investments flood in, it creates many jobs for the youth and therefore increases the country's disposable income. It is quite common to see young Filipinos jet setting around the country and around Asian destinations nowadays. A few years ago, this was just a distant dream. When Cebu Pacific Airlines came crashing into the scene, they did one right decision after the next. They positioned themselves as a budget airline against the more expensive but highly established Philippine Airlines. It automatically had a loyal following. This strategy coupled with a current and brilliant approach of <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">internet</span> marketing did wonders for the travel consumers. It became a mantra for many budget traveler. And a natural bargain hunter that I'm....I can't resist but buy into their promotional seat sales. In fact, I look forward to it and base my destination according the best bargain offered. <br />
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Our photo on the bottom right was taken during a surface interval in <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">Camiguin</span> Island, Mindanao.LadyTravelbughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609369359382619404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6971382701306902763.post-91197531745266504792010-05-26T09:11:00.000-07:002010-05-26T09:11:07.048-07:00A 5 Star Get-Away<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJLRwl6IxLrdHEKD22bR0SUG4K0T5k8RTsuLfZG52hMK7FZgV7STg6fFec7oQpVaaBMj2Z5f5P06ziZlhSkPXOLTEl9HfslKS4g_tyxOInCEkhPIg14PUJpZ9-r6-yPuIYDsnLnNu7_CHR/s1600/IMG_9392.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJLRwl6IxLrdHEKD22bR0SUG4K0T5k8RTsuLfZG52hMK7FZgV7STg6fFec7oQpVaaBMj2Z5f5P06ziZlhSkPXOLTEl9HfslKS4g_tyxOInCEkhPIg14PUJpZ9-r6-yPuIYDsnLnNu7_CHR/s320/IMG_9392.JPG" width="320" /></a>After several days of major budget traveling and staying in shitty hotels, I was ready for a few nights in <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">Mactan's</span> <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">Shangri</span>-la Beach Resort. Normally I wouldn't even consider staying at a ritzy resort, however I belong to the Golden Circle Club where privileged guests receive special discounts and extra services. Growing up, I was fortunate because my parents and grandparents took me traveling to many places and staying in posh resorts. My taste for luxury travel hasn't abated. Once in a while I splurge some of my hard-earned money and pamper myself. Unfortunately, I can't afford posh travel accommodations on a regular basis. But I'm addicted to traveling. Whether it be by land, sea or air. So this truly was a nice treat for me. I decided to simply explore everything the resort had to offer. I walked its grounds, swam in its many pools and sun-bathed in its white sand beach. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaKXn357jvOhoWMfjYwL182z22lVfm-cn2n1uupq2G5UF546n494uattHU_0vsOALztBkAG9awqoNPZlcVFgR7X0iiE8LPdSHwjwr1ISZpaAf-OIcrskCRe2elNvYntDvBm48ZHemFl75J/s1600/IMG_9426.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaKXn357jvOhoWMfjYwL182z22lVfm-cn2n1uupq2G5UF546n494uattHU_0vsOALztBkAG9awqoNPZlcVFgR7X0iiE8LPdSHwjwr1ISZpaAf-OIcrskCRe2elNvYntDvBm48ZHemFl75J/s400/IMG_9426.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsnxUADpMkmHbwgb5Zjr37mnTSi4QIY0zoASt8gm1OemN5H1WhiL9OglHnKU7rXBhwef_WJoIcise58Mli_a09SD6bKxgAxhKCGErLPN8A6Z1F3kJ-gOJZ4hoazs1rUQZGGIaKqAaRUyIw/s1600/IMG_9362.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsnxUADpMkmHbwgb5Zjr37mnTSi4QIY0zoASt8gm1OemN5H1WhiL9OglHnKU7rXBhwef_WJoIcise58Mli_a09SD6bKxgAxhKCGErLPN8A6Z1F3kJ-gOJZ4hoazs1rUQZGGIaKqAaRUyIw/s400/IMG_9362.JPG" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGpQmVK23YaEbLakvhp25V-a6iGxDreKNqzHMgyw8_da7HgDWATydmFWgswdoFmzIO9A5_81yqEiDHjZcE2CE9BskXubYDxRTIBuHi0QhC7F3pRmM9hWuOUJX3G7r5vO4Wv7z4bim4Bdbv/s1600/IMG_9363.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGpQmVK23YaEbLakvhp25V-a6iGxDreKNqzHMgyw8_da7HgDWATydmFWgswdoFmzIO9A5_81yqEiDHjZcE2CE9BskXubYDxRTIBuHi0QhC7F3pRmM9hWuOUJX3G7r5vO4Wv7z4bim4Bdbv/s400/IMG_9363.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCCPJXXTqxsrpFWELGUavABLjZtxuzB3stxIlHwm-aBkMe0y2qBX50nxpXHoMBIYgBx79rNykP11e6eAVeg_yAbenlBRXKivVVKWyjjX_Ei8si1XpryTrPKvOd_Tl1V7_FYKNB6-bUDw_-/s1600/IMG_9356.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCCPJXXTqxsrpFWELGUavABLjZtxuzB3stxIlHwm-aBkMe0y2qBX50nxpXHoMBIYgBx79rNykP11e6eAVeg_yAbenlBRXKivVVKWyjjX_Ei8si1XpryTrPKvOd_Tl1V7_FYKNB6-bUDw_-/s400/IMG_9356.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBbeyD9TiS43klb54m5TdbVXgqrzuwXoN053bS6nDlhKhPl_fIJL4V5Nvektufzv4ZK2KpBiWzn65mB9tWTT5jc785O3x7oOmsA9jjrbaH3xch6ljwHSaoVbjzqgPLfRzYd0Ey3rwQW8re/s1600/IMG_9355.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBbeyD9TiS43klb54m5TdbVXgqrzuwXoN053bS6nDlhKhPl_fIJL4V5Nvektufzv4ZK2KpBiWzn65mB9tWTT5jc785O3x7oOmsA9jjrbaH3xch6ljwHSaoVbjzqgPLfRzYd0Ey3rwQW8re/s400/IMG_9355.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQPGBKXVrBXIQ7Psv2s09R78E1zN0E4kmXzxIRcXSKzXT1z8ftWnJsUiZId6pHkXYcaEcAjXcfVWtVdyIZFobMrl5TKiQNbdY6l5fh-ElOQJes7l3eoecVCGAy6ZpbQYZlWT5kATe-CyhB/s1600/IMG_9359.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQPGBKXVrBXIQ7Psv2s09R78E1zN0E4kmXzxIRcXSKzXT1z8ftWnJsUiZId6pHkXYcaEcAjXcfVWtVdyIZFobMrl5TKiQNbdY6l5fh-ElOQJes7l3eoecVCGAy6ZpbQYZlWT5kATe-CyhB/s400/IMG_9359.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Beach Area </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What makes <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">Shangri</span>-la <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">Mactan's</span> Beach unique is that, it was artificially made. It is one of only three beaches in the Philippines that I'm aware of that's been artificially constructed. <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">Mactan</span> has a rocky seaside terrain. But its waters boast some of the best dive sites in the entire country. It is also the main seafood source in the <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">Visayan</span> Region. Extremely fresh seafood in <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">Mactan</span> markets are quite common. 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You can't see the details from the photograph, but there were built-in mosaic chairs with jets. And the best part about it is...its completely isolated, hidden and private. I swam in it naked and it was the best feeling in the world. After I received my spa package, the attendant in waiting ushered me into the shower room, then the sauna. After I had my sauna session, she then directed me toward the garden where I was told I can basque in the sun until they come fetch me for the body scrub. At first, I didn't think the pool was anything special. But once I got in, I felt like I was in heaven. I thought to myself....this is life! The pool had fresh, drinkable water pouring from the small fountain. As I lay there basking in the sun I couldn't help but wish I had someone special to share the moment with. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9W4I08cMNVtt7iDsYxXrFSWuYyUO-yyXhLuznj6Xczzh-V2q0f-vQKzWBRmiy2Hf3vr6qwSlTuI-yTamaxF6w09dZORoOexO_4Dwi1TZhKhhGczwMQ656RiDNCxa5VvGuNCzsbjZwFzys/s1600/IMG_9475.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9W4I08cMNVtt7iDsYxXrFSWuYyUO-yyXhLuznj6Xczzh-V2q0f-vQKzWBRmiy2Hf3vr6qwSlTuI-yTamaxF6w09dZORoOexO_4Dwi1TZhKhhGczwMQ656RiDNCxa5VvGuNCzsbjZwFzys/s400/IMG_9475.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Mosaic and Cement Sunbathing Recliners. It was surprisingly comfortable. It was scorching hot though. I felt like I burnt my butt the second I sat on it. It reminded me a little of <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">ancient Roman baths and lounging couches.</span> So I poured water on it before finally laying down, soaking in the sun. I think it was the first time my butt ever saw the sun. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg60BplNvSqe0XlTtvQf0tUtPna10QRePlkJH_iDnt2WayFNNMGuKrsbBX1kBPwDVEPUkL_BT5UooKYHYpZxo0dlNB_HREEcPKsLn5L731M_BNMakKUXs8z-Y95_yRJmsRkCBkSN6Dqdf8y/s1600/IMG_9476.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg60BplNvSqe0XlTtvQf0tUtPna10QRePlkJH_iDnt2WayFNNMGuKrsbBX1kBPwDVEPUkL_BT5UooKYHYpZxo0dlNB_HREEcPKsLn5L731M_BNMakKUXs8z-Y95_yRJmsRkCBkSN6Dqdf8y/s400/IMG_9476.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After an hour of swimming and sunbathing, I rang the bell to get the attendant's attention and to let them know I was ready for my body scrub. Before they begin the process...they rinse your body with a bucket of cool rosewater.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXoZ9rZOxHl-PEjodpQCVEnvfnrGMmDXU2PYMkX199orF4n87hL9DSavGBXwlHgMBVUCk6HqzxS-g9iz-kdYbLgu5FFSvpEcNWOu8GfYX4zVAKmtEKZsu-WdE-1t6CQ_9nQ4rCCaUC6KhE/s1600/IMG_9480.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXoZ9rZOxHl-PEjodpQCVEnvfnrGMmDXU2PYMkX199orF4n87hL9DSavGBXwlHgMBVUCk6HqzxS-g9iz-kdYbLgu5FFSvpEcNWOu8GfYX4zVAKmtEKZsu-WdE-1t6CQ_9nQ4rCCaUC6KhE/s400/IMG_9480.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then they laid me upon the marbled bed before proceeding to massage my body with sea salt and some special oils. <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">OMG</span>! Was all I could think. This is heaven!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzMBWDIcKZmvS-9KEgT9d5DONaIowTlQeXt5z7Tzq4VCNCiv2PUzP208xEKoShDy5tTeXkYQTDoGR1Ud83BtJjhESsTofKilgqANMkbDoHu0WlZuXCkFHa-4abcQggUQZeVrd3kVt_W7Ms/s1600/IMG_9479.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzMBWDIcKZmvS-9KEgT9d5DONaIowTlQeXt5z7Tzq4VCNCiv2PUzP208xEKoShDy5tTeXkYQTDoGR1Ud83BtJjhESsTofKilgqANMkbDoHu0WlZuXCkFHa-4abcQggUQZeVrd3kVt_W7Ms/s400/IMG_9479.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After the scrub down, they rinsed my body with warm water with my element (fire) oil. I was getting ready for my massage and expected them to usher me into a room. But I was surprised when they showed me to "my" villa. I was assigned the <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">Chorien</span> Villa. The attendant explained what the word meant, but I forgot. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfM48jzLoLbuKfO8YX3uWo3n5n5rOIBYAqRMebuoN6GOJNBTAFvhcKtZVDqzx3kX_zq4ZN1kh1-oGTcg9nW9BBvkqyAWRS-uxApwz-a6UUJ46bsK2w_dNuv8CwNRx9P8yNVfgUjrEhwpvZ/s1600/IMG_9489.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfM48jzLoLbuKfO8YX3uWo3n5n5rOIBYAqRMebuoN6GOJNBTAFvhcKtZVDqzx3kX_zq4ZN1kh1-oGTcg9nW9BBvkqyAWRS-uxApwz-a6UUJ46bsK2w_dNuv8CwNRx9P8yNVfgUjrEhwpvZ/s400/IMG_9489.JPG" width="300" /> </a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The beautiful ceiling was the first thing I noticed once I entered the villa's gate. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZjr9ZGt5Zcyzvx5VRdr6Kt9sKRX1j97XV6S6uNyV0ojaJkihMhpgBjTZfCbNSXIlgV5yDRwGHgR3pZwK7Ue8RxezP0oNGZojRIRcPCYKcz-DwdhJrlCQAA57xUqJT6pg276RiDUV3umH/s1600/IMG_9488.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZjr9ZGt5Zcyzvx5VRdr6Kt9sKRX1j97XV6S6uNyV0ojaJkihMhpgBjTZfCbNSXIlgV5yDRwGHgR3pZwK7Ue8RxezP0oNGZojRIRcPCYKcz-DwdhJrlCQAA57xUqJT6pg276RiDUV3umH/s400/IMG_9488.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Warm Water w/ Flowers to rinse ones feet before proceeding into the villa's interior.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivx7-o109mWm5C3IeIn2gJOBDF0T6gX1eu1cb-_TlJRaYjDoHz2RSWCpdXsWVpSz3dOcPSreXyTBiUkZA1S_m1y218MD0QRZ5ckmi4NOuI9T3uJDpFBGJetolsYat26Vp1JvPrJ1up9GuG/s1600/IMG_9508.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivx7-o109mWm5C3IeIn2gJOBDF0T6gX1eu1cb-_TlJRaYjDoHz2RSWCpdXsWVpSz3dOcPSreXyTBiUkZA1S_m1y218MD0QRZ5ckmi4NOuI9T3uJDpFBGJetolsYat26Vp1JvPrJ1up9GuG/s400/IMG_9508.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hot Tea and Warm Towel before Beginning the Massage. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz2XkJJ0lfuouLuepU1umtZIxpJ1nxfQJQ6hUGTsUQ6_PeBCLFi7wb9PbG-LmE6qY0mJLZFaymEey2RvH3zGE16GlHRiV0dMbMhgv6ge8vhvBKqwuqWML-CAsOljqStVxz6fVkV-HrPfuj/s1600/IMG_9509.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz2XkJJ0lfuouLuepU1umtZIxpJ1nxfQJQ6hUGTsUQ6_PeBCLFi7wb9PbG-LmE6qY0mJLZFaymEey2RvH3zGE16GlHRiV0dMbMhgv6ge8vhvBKqwuqWML-CAsOljqStVxz6fVkV-HrPfuj/s400/IMG_9509.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><br />
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I spent the entire afternoon and evening (a total of 6 hours) at the spa. When I left the comfortable villa, it was nearly dark. I decided to head straight to my hotel room (with a quick walk in the beach), prop my newly-softened feet on my balcony, enjoy the view of the ocean, order room service and spend what's left of the night watching old movies. <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">Ahhhh</span>.....now this was a vacation! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUVBK81MfpsO8hV3eX4NwxiW_YGDJkISYONy0ufKiflyTVf8aHwa-FT9UYZydqCDPxAgWq71YRr1SzMIhNyS-ZwIcwra50jIOfFNI8fH8AzvIICLCkFt0s3BhCbQvUh1z3dRpmWBps-616/s1600/IMG_9545.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUVBK81MfpsO8hV3eX4NwxiW_YGDJkISYONy0ufKiflyTVf8aHwa-FT9UYZydqCDPxAgWq71YRr1SzMIhNyS-ZwIcwra50jIOfFNI8fH8AzvIICLCkFt0s3BhCbQvUh1z3dRpmWBps-616/s400/IMG_9545.JPG" width="300" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAYCYSh5xk0SkCVCoj8231ntxVpgwsh23UCc6reld_KJPY2yEpODfqrO9kPfk9NedE_A5C-AtE2T8f6ko9_apmj-hZDMEFKZliXeo-BWuiz_dtyjuSD1tTadb0Sz1tfknGdaDZ79t3HOSi/s1600/IMG_9540.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAYCYSh5xk0SkCVCoj8231ntxVpgwsh23UCc6reld_KJPY2yEpODfqrO9kPfk9NedE_A5C-AtE2T8f6ko9_apmj-hZDMEFKZliXeo-BWuiz_dtyjuSD1tTadb0Sz1tfknGdaDZ79t3HOSi/s400/IMG_9540.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdHAFR18MLTiZAlhaqV6ueW8DylJuVOtHDYPeaUYjGbec36ii6hmKSp49eaSigLIKz4to4PURqZgTpEcFGMV0DAns0NX8hBjjPiBGSXW1T7e1Icy580B9F3p0w_mZDRv5TtmI5k5x9OP7Y/s1600/IMG_9548.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdHAFR18MLTiZAlhaqV6ueW8DylJuVOtHDYPeaUYjGbec36ii6hmKSp49eaSigLIKz4to4PURqZgTpEcFGMV0DAns0NX8hBjjPiBGSXW1T7e1Icy580B9F3p0w_mZDRv5TtmI5k5x9OP7Y/s400/IMG_9548.JPG" width="300" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAYCYSh5xk0SkCVCoj8231ntxVpgwsh23UCc6reld_KJPY2yEpODfqrO9kPfk9NedE_A5C-AtE2T8f6ko9_apmj-hZDMEFKZliXeo-BWuiz_dtyjuSD1tTadb0Sz1tfknGdaDZ79t3HOSi/s1600/IMG_9540.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAYCYSh5xk0SkCVCoj8231ntxVpgwsh23UCc6reld_KJPY2yEpODfqrO9kPfk9NedE_A5C-AtE2T8f6ko9_apmj-hZDMEFKZliXeo-BWuiz_dtyjuSD1tTadb0Sz1tfknGdaDZ79t3HOSi/s400/IMG_9540.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The next day, refreshed from all the pampering, I was up early in time for the breakfast buffet. I ate a huge breakfast and headed straight for the beach. I decided to try some of the water sports offered at the resort since they were free!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGNRH2650WWIRJxuT8HUEbQq9fXFXIcsZLe9IyREh0W3bKm6r1dQ-QQx7LLcmgGK4W1cZpUXh1c5UTjH8h9koH-ya3wh-EhzpauPuJBghttgsM9b6OuyZSrhfYKX8ueJytdWIKY1SXtNfJ/s1600/IMG_9383.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGNRH2650WWIRJxuT8HUEbQq9fXFXIcsZLe9IyREh0W3bKm6r1dQ-QQx7LLcmgGK4W1cZpUXh1c5UTjH8h9koH-ya3wh-EhzpauPuJBghttgsM9b6OuyZSrhfYKX8ueJytdWIKY1SXtNfJ/s400/IMG_9383.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good selection of breads and pastries.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju_iN_J1GKZ6ydoS0oFviW0QHGiLEFHiuLSXWpZkmmMV3QNj3TjWIgKBNxsWK_16BGW5ezkbwOX1JkPHJOHkWIfBasg8KGBYhyVdGUoqGMm3nS0J0jbFG1cYTachf_sP0Aw2wi92NaSsv9/s1600/IMG_9336.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju_iN_J1GKZ6ydoS0oFviW0QHGiLEFHiuLSXWpZkmmMV3QNj3TjWIgKBNxsWK_16BGW5ezkbwOX1JkPHJOHkWIfBasg8KGBYhyVdGUoqGMm3nS0J0jbFG1cYTachf_sP0Aw2wi92NaSsv9/s400/IMG_9336.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fresh Fruit Juices buried in ice.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgPPxY7NBmai1g5Sy88m5JLM0v8DtZCBiaLH_1CQtFJa0U-lLqc-Gx9kqKKciPgD2GorF6kxzEEskKXZi2Y-Eu7O5NL_edzlPrMWzx3-u8TK9jAEfIyduKfW68NPykA2vuIqKndSVy-2Zj/s1600/IMG_9335.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgPPxY7NBmai1g5Sy88m5JLM0v8DtZCBiaLH_1CQtFJa0U-lLqc-Gx9kqKKciPgD2GorF6kxzEEskKXZi2Y-Eu7O5NL_edzlPrMWzx3-u8TK9jAEfIyduKfW68NPykA2vuIqKndSVy-2Zj/s400/IMG_9335.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Packaged Yogurts. 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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>LadyTravelbughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609369359382619404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6971382701306902763.post-74115302811660385752010-05-24T08:45:00.000-07:002010-05-24T08:53:39.167-07:00Road Trips in MindI've been bitten by the travel bug again. Despite having a full plate of activities and new business opportunities, I can't help but feel bored. I don't know why I feel this way. I just do. I was looking at some Lonely Planet Books in my collection and I have a strong urge to go on a roadtrip around North America. I have an upcoming trip to Japan and possibly to the US later this year and I can't help but think of ways on how I can squeeze a mini trip to somewhere else without hurting my budget. I want to go back to Canada and drive, drive, drive, drive. What little I saw was enough to make me want more. This time I want to explore the more scenic and natural side of Canada. I want to go on a Canadian National Parks Tour. I want to see the northern lights and I want to go camping. <br />
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I went all the way to Alaska, hoping to see the northern lights, but unfortunately it was as elusive as a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. I feel confused! I don't know where to go. I want to go everywhere. I might have an opportunity to study in Paris next summer. And if that pushes through, that means, I have to let go of my plans of touring Central and South America. I'll have to pull my resources for Europe instead. I've been wanting to go to Europe for so long. And now that a possible opportunity has arisen, I can't help but feel dumbfounded. I've already set my mind into traveling Latin America. Choices, choices, choices. Life can be so mean sometimes. It gives you tough and bittersweet choices. Why bittersweet? Because its too damn hard to choose between two excellent choices! Why can't I just win the lottery or a jackpot in a casino? Instant gratification. I think the first thing I'll do is buy an ultra-light but durable backpack, a new camera set, and hop on a plane to go on an extended world tour. One can dream. Such fantasies I have.<br />
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Sometimes I find myself daydreaming in the middle of an important meeting. Only to be rudely brought back to earth by a sharp question. I fantasize of a time when I can travel anytime with no worries of limited finances. Shop for things without looking at price tags. And ride a 14-hands tall, thoroughbred black stallion at a breakneck speed by the beach side with my long hair flying in the wind. Sigh....that would be the day when life comes to a complete sated calm.<br />
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So...if anyone wants to donate to my cause (World Domination - one country at a time), please feel free about contacting me. I will gladly accept it with deep gratitude =).LadyTravelbughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609369359382619404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6971382701306902763.post-1694892199978518282010-05-18T23:46:00.000-07:002010-05-21T07:19:41.878-07:00Beautiful Bohol, Philippines 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOf4pJH7jjce06ksevN9IqkUc7ZfM9CP7h94JYTff_7ps4ojaYs2I4rDz6Wr1IrgM_J1tj9SRPLg2jnux_7AZaUJfNcNSsKHxLAtqYkwqyh7qy73N5EQIqhMh1x4DGakzYiZ0aC7Gexafp/s1600/IMG_9065.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOf4pJH7jjce06ksevN9IqkUc7ZfM9CP7h94JYTff_7ps4ojaYs2I4rDz6Wr1IrgM_J1tj9SRPLg2jnux_7AZaUJfNcNSsKHxLAtqYkwqyh7qy73N5EQIqhMh1x4DGakzYiZ0aC7Gexafp/s400/IMG_9065.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">There are not enough words to describe how magical Bohol was. It is said to be the land of enchantment due to its beautiful landscape, gorgeous beaches, blazing sunsets and rich Spanish-colonial history. It is home to the world famous Chocolate Hills and the endangered Tarsiers. There is little wonder why locals call it encantado. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">My first visit to Bohol was a very memorable one. My parents took us on a road in trip in 1992 that started in Davao City, Mindanao and ended in Bohol, Visayas. I remember my parents packing up our car with pillows, food, cooking utensils, water containers, blankets, comic books, a Donkey ki Kong gamewatch, a Tetris gamewatch and a sony cassette walkman (all to share between my siblings and I, to avoid fighting. We had an allocated time of one hour for each item.) We didn't have Ipods or Nintendo DS during those days. It didn't take much to entertain or to please us. My brothers and I were very excited to go somewhere. And so our summer odyssey began. We drove for hundreds of kilometers, ferrying our car in ships to cross the waters and back. Out of the many places we visited that summer. Bohol was one of my favorites. I remember having to climb the tallest hill which felt like a scaling a mountain and was rewarded by a breathtaking view of over a hundred similar looking mounds. The Chocolate Hills reminded me of giant Hershey Kisses, except they were green (the hills turn brown in the peak of summer, thus dubbed the chocolate hills). So when I had an opportunity to revisit the place again after many, many years, I jumped at the chance.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tarsier Monkies (Endangered Specie) - more primate than rodent. They are known to commit suicide when handled by humans. The cause is unknown. Presently the Philippine Government and the Local Tourism Board are taking drastic measures to keep them safe. Touching them is prohibited. They are roughly 4" in size.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>LadyTravelbughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609369359382619404noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6971382701306902763.post-75252599610231369562010-05-05T11:47:00.000-07:002010-05-05T11:47:24.200-07:00Sinulog Festival Street Party, Cebu - Philippines 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiMvrmYR4IHSvm1ffXZhW8Akq3mXbpzsQMw7YwZ6_8t7ELdYryJHJk6io3a-zTDjD0WYRQb52b9xig5R9U4Ccy63GSAmuqa8cbsWsJYz1jGKhEtf2S1gghbXP_UmwKckVzrEdPTX2BEwMP/s1600/IMG_8366_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiMvrmYR4IHSvm1ffXZhW8Akq3mXbpzsQMw7YwZ6_8t7ELdYryJHJk6io3a-zTDjD0WYRQb52b9xig5R9U4Ccy63GSAmuqa8cbsWsJYz1jGKhEtf2S1gghbXP_UmwKckVzrEdPTX2BEwMP/s320/IMG_8366_2.JPG" /></a></div>I didn't expect to have such a blast during the <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">Sinulog</span> Festival. <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">Sinulog</span> is a celebration of the <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">Sto</span>. <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">Nino</span> or the Baby Jesus. It's an annual street parade that started many, many years ago in Cebu City, Philippines. It commemorates the city's patron and the celebration of Christianity's birth in the Philippines during the time of the Spanish Conquistadors. The entire experience was amazing! The Celebration starts at midnight where millions of people begin to gather and wait for the dawn mass at the <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">Sto</span>. <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">Nino</span> Cathedral. The drums, the trumpets, the dancing and the excitement can be heard, felt and seen everywhere. The entire City of Cebu comes to a halt to celebrate this festival. It's bigger than Christmas. The city closes down major street routes to accommodate the slew of performers. The streets of the entire city is blocked off so the parade performers have a clear path to dance and showcase their floats and costumes. The parade itself starts after the 4 am mass. You wake up to the sounds of thundering drums, music and singing, shouts, cheers, and the stomping of thousands of feet. If that doesn't get you out of your bed in a hurry, I don't know what would. It was amazing how energetic all the performances were. The participants were tireless. They danced and performed all day. In the very early morning hours, through the blazing noon time sun, all throughout the rainy afternoon and finally during the humid evening. I found out that they train for a year so their performance become second nature. And it starts all over again for the following Festival. I was also informed that all true-blooded <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">Cebuanos</span>, perform at least once in their lives in the street parade. Tourists from all over the world, even as far as Russia flock to Cebu to participate in this event. You could tell the performers spared no expense in their costumes and props. Overall it was a class A performance. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">One of the greatest gifts in life are wonderful moments shared and experienced together with your closest friends. As much as I enjoy traveling by myself, I find it beneficial to make time and bond with my buddies. Our failed Tubbataha trip had a reason. It was a blessing in disguise. Had it not been for that horrendous experience Expedition Fleet treated us to, our group would not have bonded the way it did. And now, because of it, we have wonderful memories and a tight bond to draw from. The Coron Odessey comes to a close. Our patience were tested on more than one occasion and we even got on eachother's nerves, but at the end of the day, we had a wonderful time together. The Philippines is truly a magnificent place. There are so many beautiful and scenic places to visit. Waters that vary from shades of aquamarine, emerald green to zephyr blue with white powder- soft sand, beautiful mountains and gorgeous mangrove trees dot along the waters of Coron. The White puffy, cotton candy-like clouds complete this magical scenery. I can't help but feel how truly blessed we are to have this at our backyard. Palawan will always be one of my favorite destinations. I never tire of visiting this island. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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