Having a party in the Philippines means drinking, aside from dancing, singing karaoke, and eating. Mostly men are drinking. I haven’t seen women drinking often. If they do: just moderately. Men like to drink untill they got drunk or even beyond. The procedure and ingredients: Share and Enjoy
During the afternoon and evening we had contact with some nieces who are living in Holland through Yahoo Messenger. In this way they had the feeling that they were included in the party too. Share and Enjoy
Last January 6, my father-in-law and myself were celebrating our birthday. Pay (as my father in law is called by us) was born in 1915 so he became 95. Myself I was born in 1950 and celebrated my 60th birthday on January 7. A big party was organized by my wife and her siblings....
Some 95 years ago, January 6, 1915 a boy was born in the Philippines. His parents named him Luciano. Share and Enjoy
This post I am writing directly from Pioduran Albay. The hometown of my in-laws. This is the place where my father-in-law lives with his youngest daughter and her family. It’s also the place where we are staying right now. Share and Enjoy
Today, 60 years ago, I decided to leave my mothers womb and started to explore this world. Looking back at those 60 years, I regret the fact that I didn’t move to the Philippines earlier. I will celebrate my birthday in Pioduran, Albay. The hometown of my wife Flor and her family. I will...
Tricycles are used to transport people in urban areas like subdivisions and places where cars do not have access. They are also used to transport goods, or a combination of goods and people. Share and Enjoy
It is a fact that Filipino men used to urinate everywhere. Along the street, in their own garden, everywhere. Some of the local governments are realizing it and try to do something about it. Share and Enjoy
When I was visiting the market in Marikina, this man and his dog passed by. The man showed me that his dog could dance. Share and Enjoy
Coming monday, January 4, my wife Flor and I are going to Pioduran, Albay. We are going to celebrate the 95th birthday of my father-in-law on January 6, and my own 60th birthday January 7. Already several times we have celebrated our birthdays together, and there’s no reason to change it. Share and Enjoy
Living in the Philippines not only means enjoying the fine sunny weather but also the delicate Philippine food and fruits. When Filipinos celebrate New Year they always take care that they have at least 7 kinds of fruits available in the house. It is an old tradition and it should bring luck and health...
Just a few days ago, the sunday before Christmas, I met a few people whom I have made my new friends. Share and Enjoy
Sometimes I see something nice and worth to take a picture. Also this little girl checking some slippers in a store. I wonder what she is thinking. It could be: are they nice enough to wear going to school? or: maybe too expensive? Your comments are, as always, very welcome ! Share and Enjoy
Already several days a few youngsters in our neighbourhood are firing firecrackers. They start early morning and continue to do so untill in the evening. If they do it for the coming new year celebration or a belated Christmas celebration is not clear to me. Share and Enjoy
The whole world is celebrating Christmas and preparing for the New Year Celebration. Some 40,000 people in Albay province, Philippines, are not. They are staying in evacuation centers because their houses are situated in the 8 km danger zone around Mayon Volcano. I feel sorry for them, not to be in their homes this...
How can you see that there are visitors in your house? Just look if there’s a lot of shoes and slippers near the entrance door !! Share and Enjoy
During rush hour you can see some trucks loaded with people in their working clothes. Usually they are contractor trucks bringing their workers to the site or bringing them home in the afternoon. In Europe or America you will not see this, but in countries like the Philippines Share and Enjoy
On the streets in Manila and other parts of the Philippines, you will see a lot of people trying to earn a living in selling candy and cigarettes. You can buy them per piece. They usually cost only 1 peso or so. Cigarettes also go per piece, around 2 pesos a piece, fire included...
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