Its summer in the Philippines and people are travelling left and right to take advantage of their children’s school break. Some take long drives to Northern Luzon to get some nice weather (get your life insurance quotes handy!). Others fly to the beaches in the Visayas or take adventures in Mindanao. Still others go out of the country to see some sights. Wherever you go, the important thing is to have the family together. Everyone must have a bit of fun. It must be a time of making memories together. In the end, its not the souvenirs you buy that make your vacation special but the sheer delight of remembering your love ones in those special places 10, 20, 30 years from now. Quite priceless!
Posts Tagged ‘Vacation’
Summer Vacation
Thursday, April 15th, 2010Christmas Eve Travel Plans
Sunday, November 1st, 2009We usually spend Christmas with the kids’ grandparents every year but this year, home for the holidays will be a little late. The recent typhoons have affected school holiday schedules so instead of being two weeks early for Christmas with them, we leave Manila on December 24 because the husband still has classes till December 23. We’ve never traveled one day before Christmas ever since I can remember, so I really don’t know what it’s like to be in the airport on Christmas Eve.
Because of our shortened holiday, I guess, I don’t really have to pack so much. I think the kids’ stuff will fit in their Sammie, the ladybug Samsonite luggage set we got on sale years ago. I’m also thinking if all our stuff (the husband’s and mine) will fit in our carry-on luggage as well so we can just use the express check-in. My siblings and I did that a few months ago when we traveled together to Cebu. Absolutely less hassle. It’s still approximately 7 weeks away. That gives me a little more time to fix things around our house before we leave. I’m sure the kids can’t wait to see the tree house and the little house in the woods.
An Unexpected vacation
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009In the past few days I realized that the world stops when you or your loved ones get sick. Since Thursday, I had to stay with my family in the clinic they were confined to for treatment of pneumonia. My routine with be to look at the time and see if it was time for their medication. ( I wish had a J12 watch !) I would then prepare the meds and give it to them. Other tasks would be to help the kids urinate or spit our their phlegm. We would also have our time of prayer, the main theme was recovery and provision. This was a time of redirection and refocusing of our lives toward what really counts. Everyday we do a lot of things but are they really important? I thank God that my wife and kids are now out of the clinic and on their way to recovery. But I am grateful that this experience has brought us a step higher in our relationship with God and closer towards what are purpose is for our generation.
R&R
Saturday, October 4th, 2008Last night, DH and I went swimming in Boracay’s main beach. I wanted to do some exercise after looking at the young ladies in their bikinis. Oh my! Is this what 10 years of marriage and two kids can do? Perhaps I should take weight loss pills. We then went to the hotel pool to do some more swimming. I really enjoyed this time being alone with my husband while my kids were watching TV close by. This gave us the chance to recharge and nurture our relationship. A wonderful time just to be together without worrying about house chores or homeschool. We so grateful for this wonderful anniversary gift.
Traveling to Boracay
Friday, October 3rd, 2008Today was travel day. We woke up at 6am ( even though we slept at 4am), dragged our luggage, flew off to Kalibo, Aklan. We took a Southwest bus headed for Caticlan, Malay. In Caticlan, we boarded a boat that took us to Boracay. We finally reached the Boracay Peninsula, a place owned by DH’s aunts and uncle. After some snacks, DH and I headed for the beach. Hurray!!!
I was captivated by three things. First was that the horizon, the island and the mainland forming a circle making the world look “flat”. Second was an unusual pinkish halo surrounding the crescent moon. Finally the dusk skyline dotted by sails. I’m finally in what probably is the best “swim beach” in the world. Thank you Lord for bringing us to Boracay!
Beach..Beach..Here we come!
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008Perhaps your thinking of a baywatch scene. Lots of people facing the Pacific. Ladies wearing 2 piece swimwear 1 size smaller. Guys lifting weights after their daily dose of prohormones. PCH behind you…No! Not some beach in Southern CA! I’m talking about one of the best swim beaches in the world…Boracay! Where the you have soothing calcium sands below your feet instead of hot silicon. Where you have a gradual increase in depth from the shoreline. Its like swimming in a swimming pool that extends for miles. Wow! What a treat for our wedding anniversary!
