"MY HOMEPAGE STORIES" Personal Page by pres_16

DREAM...EXPLORE...DISCOVER

"Through travel I first became aware of the outside world; it was through travel that I found my own introspective way into becoming a part of it

Eudora Welty."

Hi everyone! Welcome to my humble and simple homepage. I’ve been living and working in Manila, Philippines since year 1995.

I'm a dreamer and one of those dreams is to see the other side of the world. Ever since I was a child, I've always wondered how my outside world looks like.

I feel so blessed and I thank God for allowing me to go out of my world from time to time, for making it happen. My first ever trip abroad was in July 2002 when I went to Hong Kong with the daughter of my landlady, Ana.

I love to explore and discover many things. I'm learning........ I love nature ....... I just love everything nature and the world has to offer........ there's just so much to see out there.........

The Roots...

Enchanted Kingdom

The province of Pakil, Laguna is where I was born. We used to visit this place in my younger years. Laguna, the Resort Province of the Philippines is packed with history, culture and is famous for its abundant natural hot springs, resorts, lakes and waterfalls. This place is also home to the fun and exciting themepark, Enchanted Kingdom.

My Dad's Hometown

at the 100 Islands, Pangasinan

Mangaldan, Pangasinan is my father's hometown. We love going to the beach in a nearby town San Fabian. I love the sunset in San Fabian Beach. Pangasinan is also home to the well-known Hundred Islands. I remember going to this place with my family, its real fun when the whole family gets to travel together.

My Mom's Hometown

my mama

The province of Masbate is my mother's hometown and where I grew up. This place is known as the Cattle Raising Capital of the Philippines. There is not much to see here except for its few white sand beaches and cattle ranches owned by the richest in town....

The island of Ticao, was where my mother was raised and grew up...

My Second Homes

Baguio & Sagada

Baguio City is a place I fondly call my second home. This is one of my favorite destinations in the Philippines, particularly, in the Cordillera region. I love this place because of its cool climate and great views of greens. Everytime I go to Pangasinan in my younger years, I always find time to visit Baguio city which is just a two-hour drive away from home.

CHARMED!
Sagada is another Cordillera destination that eventually became another personal favorite of mine. Though travelling to this place is really hard, considering its distance and the journey itself, there is something that makes me really want to come back again and again...call it the adventures, the awesome mountain range, the people, or simply finding a place for solitude - a place so distinct in nature.

And So the Dream Continues....
Next in line is to visit at least two villages of Tinglayan town in Kalinga province - the Bugnay and Lup-Lupa villages. These two villages, still untouched by urban development, are located across the legendary and historic Chico River and the only way to get there is to cross a long hanging bridge. There is no other way since this is how the villages are connected to the main highway. I hope to experience a distinct Cordillera adventure of climbing and trekking in Kalinga someday.