Sublime Wanderer

This blog is on a hiatus for a few weeks since I've been too busy with work and other errands that I have to finish before leaving for Madrid next week.

Before embarking on a longgggg journey to the other side of the world, I will leave you guys photos of yummy brazo de mercedes, a personal favorite (from Goldilocks bakeshop), bananas (lakatan) and of course, Philippine mangoes! Speaking of mangoes, I will bring a few packs of dried mangoes with me when I travel abroad. Of course, that's bringing a piece of the Philippines to Madrid hehehe. Will I miss Manila? Not much I guess. =D

Now, crave!


brazo de mercedes (It's soft and delicious all over! The middle part is made of yellow egg yolks, sugar and milk)


Philippine mangoes
Bananas (lakatan)




ENJOY!

I am a nature lover. Since I live and work in the city, I seldom have time to go to the province and enjoy nature's best -- the scenic greens, the beach, the fresh air. One of the most memorable experiences I had was during our trip to San Juan, Batangas five years ago.

After dinner, I was lying at a hammock by the beachfront in San Juan, Batangas at around 8 p.m. -- I could feel the gentle wind touching my face, the cold and fresh air breeze, and the sound of the sea waves as touches the shore. It was very, very relaxing, I wouldn't want to get up and sleep inside the cottage!

Luckily for me, though I do not live by the beach or anywhere near it, I can still savor nature's wonder right in the heart of my city. This time, I take a leisurely stroll by the Marikina River then take a rest at the benches built along the riverbanks.



Notice the lovers under the tree. That's where I usually take rest after walking and taking photos for my blog.

Photo below shows one of the many cyclists along the riverbank.




Trivia: The Marikina river used to be polluted. During the 80s, the riverbanks were inhabited by squatters who throw their wasters at the river. In the early 90s, the elected mayor relocated the illegal residents and demolished the shanties to pave way for the rehabilitation of the river. Now, the Marikina River is one of the city's main tourist attractions especially during the Christmas season.

When I was a kid, I never fail to watch this Japanese show titled Bioman where the five superheroes were named after colors. The two girl superheroes were called Yellow 4 and Pink 5 and since I love color pink then, I call myself Pink 5. Hehehe!

These photo reminds me of that 80s favorite precisely because the colors of this flower are yellow and pink!



Photo taken at our garden.

Sorry but I do not know this flower's name. =D

She's my niece's daughter, so technically I'm her grandmother. A very, very young grandmother. Hehehe. For my My World Tuesday entry, I'm introducing her to you -- her name is Marielle and she's turning two years old this October. She's a girl who always carries a smile on her face, loves flowers (as her great grandmother does), and always calls me Ninang (godmother) at the top of her voice.

During my free time, I make sure to spend some time with her whenever she visits us. And oh, she's my favorite subject in my photos.

Carrying her favorite huggy bear. She never sleeps without the toy bear by her side



Marielle smelling her favorite flowers by the garden (I told you! She loves flowers this early)



Biting her lip



How I wish she never grows up because she's so cute and adorable. But that can't happen. So for as long as she's young and cuddly, I would make sure to spend quality time with her.

This photo was taken in a flowershop. These flowers are sooo beautiful, I think I'm becoming like Mom who is so crazy about them.



The flowershop stalls

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