Pinay Travels

The first time I saw Lake Apo in the Facebook account of the owner, Dr. Almer Alfonso, I said to myself, I am going there.  So I clicked Like on the photo and then later ask Dr. Almer how to get there.  Summer was over and first semester started and I still can't put into my schedule a trip to Bukidnon.  I desired to see the place alone.  But then thinking it would be more fun to have company, I tagged the photo to my fellow Iligan blogger, Pinay Travelista .  I am betting she got a mole on her foot thus her travel blog.   Indeed she agreed to make me realize my wish without a second thought.  We thought we could make it last August during the last weekend where Iligan enjoyed a long weekend.   But Dr. Almer was on vacation in the US.  September made us really busy for the planning of the coming MBS5 so the plan was put aside to an unknown schedule. Before September ended, I know I am going to make the plan a reality.  I shared the plan with fellow Iligan bloggers and invited ever...

I love to travel.  And i love to travel with big handbags so that every document that I need can be produced right away.  But inside my bag, some to the things are just stuffed on top of each other, unorganized.  So I am so happy to have seen this blog contest  that will give away 2 Fab Travel Envelopes to two winners because this might be the time that I will travel much organized.  Mitch of Wandering Mom is the host of this fabulous giveaway with sponsorship from Fab Manila . Be it red or black, whichever.  But will wish that I will be one of the winners. Check out the features of the envelopes and also the mechanics of the contest here .  

Even before I arrived MVC, I was told dinner Thursday night will be at a friend's home.  Apple and Carthie cooked something nice (semi-vegetarian) as they have an idea that I was on diet watch.  I am not on diet, I was just trying to cut on my rice intake. Confession:  I ate rice and meta from Saturday dinner until Sunday dinner.  Not one whole plate but at least more or less a cup serving except when we had dinner at Atiatihan where we enjoyed a chicken barbecue.  Never had that in a long time  so I gave myself an excuse.  I know I have gained back some pounds during the whole trip. Anyway, here's a closer glimpse of the food we had that Thursday night: Romanian Salad Adobong Fish Paksiw Fried Lumpia (vegetarian fillinga) Yummy Durian ^^ Food is great with friends.  Thanks Ma'am Apple and Ma'am Carthy for the sumptuous meal.  Iliganon jud!  Sa uulitin ha. ~~~~~ It's been awhile since I posted entry for Yummy Sunday.  Since I am making this post now in this blog and...

Mountain View College is located in Valencia City, Bukidnon.  It is not very far from Iligan City but due to time and sometimes finances, getting there or spending time there is treated a luxury.  The last time I visited the campus was in December 2009 when my daughter joined the NMC-wide Pathfinder camping.  And to think of it, I only had a day to go around the familiar nooks of the campus. The latest visit allowed me to stay a full two days because I attended the re-opening program of DxCR on October 6, a Thursday.  I am not in the right position to question why the program falls on a Thursday instead I made it a point that I can take a leave that day.  Thinking that it would be a hassle to travel back after the program, so I filed a two days leave (Thursday and Friday) to really enjoy the campus, my home for almost five years.  As the day draws nearer, I made up my mind to visit some spots, where me and my friends used to hang around when we were still students. I find myself in the...

The last post I made was Thursday morning before I went up to my second destination but the first major destination during the 2 days leave from my work.  My tattoo was loaded but the signal was  very scarce up there that it takes eternity for a page to upload so I was not able to make even a single post during the past 3 days.   But in-between work today and tomorrow and the whole week, I hope I can series my travel related posts because I I really had a wonderful experience.  Somehow by sharing it here, you too will take time to visit the places that I visited the past days. I would like to extend special and heartfelt thanks to Em and family for waking up at 1 am to open the church gate for me and offered your couch for me to sleep on, the hearty breakfast,  before proceeding to MVC.  To Apple and family for the accommodation especially jabby's room  and the delicious meals.  To Carthy - thanks for the dinner! I felt so special.  The gesture makes me want to go back sooner.   To...

I arrived at 1 am last night here at Bagontaas SDA Central church.  I spent the early hours of the morning and in awhile we will be heading to Mountain View College where I will spend the weekend. Bye bye bus! Thanks for bringing me here safely. Wish you safe trip to Tacurong. I wish one day I have to get off really at Tacurong ^^