Every day is a day to wash clothes in the Philippines. Maybe exept on days when it is raining cats and dogs (to use this English expression). Those clothes also have to dry before they can be ironed. If someone doesn’t have enough space in or behind the house: just dry them in the...
What to do when you have some time left. Filipinos do not have problems with it. There is so many things they can do. While waiting for their wifes, these men play some chess. Share and Enjoy
Today we were in Cubao. One of the Universities of Manila was organizing a parade for Christmas. And a Christmas parade without Santa is not done. The University of Modern Arts (the said organzing university) hired a real Santa and his wife to go in the parade. But when I took their picture, Share...
A few weeks ago, while it was raining I spotted this Filipino with his umbrella. He catches my attention immediately because he is wearing clothes in the colors of the Dutch Flag: Red-White-Blue. And not only that, he also has orange hair. Share and Enjoy
Some time ago I was invited for an interview for a job in Makati. The job didn’t go on, but I was able to make a few nice pictures from the tower where the interview has been taken place. PB Com tower is a large skyscraper along Ayala Ave in Makati. It has almost...
On some places, near malls and other places, you will find large garbage containers to dispose your trash. Often there are a few next to each other for plastics, paper and biodegradables. I found this one near Greenhills shopping center. No more words needed. Share and Enjoy
Flor and I would like to announce proudly that we also have a lizard killer. Dave from Lizardpoop has his mother-in-law to do so, we also have one. Not as feared as Dave has, but yet…. Share and Enjoy
When walking near the Market in Marikina I suddenly saw this warning pasted on a wall. Smart, the cellphone company is warning the Filipinos to be aware of people with evil intent. Warning for robbery, pickpockets, snatchers and more of this kind. Share and Enjoy
When you drive your own car in the Philippines, but also when someone visits this country, you might notice that several cars have double license plates. Usually a foreign plate and a local plate on top. Having something IMPORTED is very important in the Philippines. Share and Enjoy
This time of the year a lot of Filipinos, living and/or working abroad, are visiting their home country to spend Christmas with their families. In the Philippines it is a customary that home comers are bringing presents. It is called pasalubong. These gifts are very much appreciated Share and Enjoy
One of the stars of ABS-CBN tv is the weather man Kuya Kim (Kim Atienza). After his talk about the weather he always tells something interesting about nature, animal life, some trivia or something like that. He always says goodbye with the words: Ang buhay ay weather weather lang. I have asked my wife...
No doubt that Manny Pacquiao is the greatest boxer of the Philippines. His full name is Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao. Born December 17, 1978. The Filipino boxing superstar is the first boxer ever to win seven world titles in seven different weight divisions. In addition, he is the only boxer to win the lineal championship...
After writing this blog for over one year I thought it might be time to publish a picture of myself. The picture below is taken today December 14 2009. (Now that I am writing this post, I see that I should have shaved first ) On the other hand, as an expat in the...
Tropical countries usually have only two seasons: the wet season and the dry season. The Philippines has also different seasons. Many people are laughing about it and say there are 3 seasons: the rainy season, the hot season, and the very hot season. Some people might say that the typhoon season is number 4....
Just a picture of a nice small bicycle, taken in Marikina near the public market. Share and Enjoy
Lots of people in Europe and America are spending their vacation in a warmer and sunnier region than the one they are living in. People in northern Europe for example, like to spend their vacation in southern European countries like Spain, Italy and Greece. In America they like to go to Florida or California...
Some time ago I found this little story somewhere on the internet: A Christmas Tale When four of Santa’s elves got sick, and the trainee elves did not produce the toys as fast as the regular ones, Santa was beginning to feel the pressure of being behind schedule. Then Mrs. Claus told Santa that...
One of the most impressive cultural things in the Philippines, in my personal eyes, is the dancing of TINIKLING. Two people are holding long heavy bamboo poles and move them on the rhytm of the music and clap them together. The dancers step in between those poles without hurting their feet. You should watch...
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