tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49197649817974290902024-03-05T20:28:59.202+08:00Senyorita Lakwatseraseñorita lakwatserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09781977173414619715noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919764981797429090.post-33686440340103996532011-12-29T00:50:00.001+08:002012-01-06T04:14:33.964+08:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div align="justify">Cheers! </div></div>señorita lakwatserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09781977173414619715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919764981797429090.post-55240249720297553532011-12-08T23:03:00.002+08:002011-12-22T00:55:48.125+08:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
I think I'm gonna be on TV. <br />
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I went to pole dancing class and was surprised to find a bunch of TV crew and a tall lady reading some cue cards (obviously a TV personality whose name escaped me). <br />
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She turned out to be Gretchen Malalad who was doing a piece on pole dancing. She's interviewing Teacher Johnny and Teacher Jeannette, a married couple both teaching at Movement Dance Studio, and of course, Teacher Ciara. <br />
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She's also attending our class. And look! She's dancing next to me!! Que horror!~_~<br />
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I just hope the TV crew edit out the segments I'm in the frame! <br />
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Or no one I know gets to watch whatever show the shoot was for! <br />
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But whether on National TV or alone, with TV crew or none, I'm still dancing... <br />
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To Pole Art! Cheers!!!</div>señorita lakwatserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09781977173414619715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919764981797429090.post-21205734760024242582011-12-04T22:48:00.002+08:002011-12-12T09:25:11.519+08:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSoBv_eWXvWlmTpW14aGDUnL8_PuPdtgvX0uRgTcRqPjnPwdUVZSceJF7Nr6GmCww0f53nv75Zjb0idl1DE_eMuuB0VGEH0NC7yb0S1Yy2vC5CRYaOy9sV0mopXejLhvc69zEr_3DNDYL4/s1600/DSCF5321.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" mda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSoBv_eWXvWlmTpW14aGDUnL8_PuPdtgvX0uRgTcRqPjnPwdUVZSceJF7Nr6GmCww0f53nv75Zjb0idl1DE_eMuuB0VGEH0NC7yb0S1Yy2vC5CRYaOy9sV0mopXejLhvc69zEr_3DNDYL4/s400/DSCF5321.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br />
I'm turning into a Pole Dancing addict. <br />
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I practice whenever and however I can. *wink* <br />
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Cheers! <br />
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There is freedom in traveling alone, without definite plans and with only locals and landscapes to guide you.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Onboard a Bus from Tagbilaran City to <br />
Danao Adventure Park, Bohol</td></tr>
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It's like you're flung into the unknown and had to find your way around. <br />
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The goal is never to get back where you started, but more of to discover; to grow as much as you can. <br />
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So minutes after my plane landed in Tagbilaran City, I found myself in Dao, where the Integrated Bus terminal is. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dao Integrated Bus Terminal, Tagbilaran City, Bohol</td></tr>
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I wanted to go to Danao Adventure Park, but was wondering if I could pass by the Chocolate Hills en route. <br />
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After a discussion with the locals, I heeded their advice, saved Chocolate Hills for another day and boarded the bus to Danao, Bohol (about 92KM from Tagbilaran City).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stopping Over at Sagbayan, Bohol</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snacks: Dirty Ice Cream</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Passing in between hills going to Danao, Bohol</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hills left and right! I love it!</td></tr>
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What could have been a 2-hour ride became over 3-hour. But it was worth it.<br />
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As if that wasn't enough, I found myself riding a habal-habal (motorcycle) in search for a place to stay since I arrived at 5pm and the adventure park is already closed.<br />
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</tbody></table> Only me, myself and I for now. <br />
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Let me not lose this opportunity. Let me learn what I have to learn.<br />
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<strong>Details: </strong><br />
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<ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Fares from Tagbilaran City to Danao, Bohol --- Php85 </li>
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</div>señorita lakwatserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09781977173414619715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919764981797429090.post-3631295928920940222011-11-14T11:46:00.001+08:002012-03-12T15:37:43.574+08:00Riding the Waves<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
My first surfing trip was quite accidental, actually --- my friends and I went to Calaguas Island in Camarines Norte, then decided to go wakeboarding in Camarines Sur; but, at the last minute, decided to go to Bagasbas for surfing... an unexpected check to my lengthy and ever-growing bucket list. <br />
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In Bagasbas, I was less than thrilled when I saw the the beach. <br />
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For one thing, the sand is gray. For a beach lover like me, it hardly qualifies as a place that I would go for beach bumming; and as a surfing newbie, I imagined coconut trees, white sand, the bluest blue water when I finally try to hit the waves. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surfing lessons at Bagasbas Beach</td></tr>
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But as soon as we stepped on the sand and the briefing started, I was getting more and more excited.... and petrified. (what if the fins hit me on the head? what if I slipped, hit the board, and lose my teeth?) <br />
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At the shore, the instructor counted 1 to 3. At 3, we were to stand on the board --- a test to separate the regular footed (the right foot first) from the goofy-footed (left foot first).<br />
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I am regular footed. We were paired off with our instructor --- and there, I got my first surfing instructor, Cristina.<br />
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We quickly maneuvered the surfing board to waist-deep water. Then, she asked me to lie on my stomach on the surf board. Count of 1: I should place my hands on the board beside my chest. Count of two: push myself up the board. Count of 3: stand up on the board, while keeping low. <br />
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First try: I was wiped out even before I got to stand. Second try was no better. I was getting frustrated. I don't know how many minutes have passed but I didn't want for the hour to end without at least getting to stand on the board. <br />
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Good thing, Cristina was the most patient instructor anyone could find. After every failed attempt, she told me what I was doing wrong: I stood up too soon, I stood up too late, I was not in the middle of the board, I should keep low, not straight up. And then, she said: <strong><em>Relax. Learning something new takes a lot of balls. You're on the right track.</em></strong><br />
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Soon, I noticed a few things --- count 1 (placing my hands on the board beside my chest) is like chaturanga, a four-limbed staff yoga pose. Count 2 (pushing myself up the board) is like upward facing dog. Count 3 (standing up or more like squatting on the board) is like the garland pose or a warrior II yoga pose. <em><strong>As soon as I translated the new concepts in terms I know by heart, I got more comfortable.</strong></em> On my next try, Cristina pushed the surfing board and just as I heard her shout "3," I stood up and rode the waves until the shore. <br />
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The feeling was unreal. I was ecstatic. I gave a loud scream and a few booty shakes. When I looked over at Cristina, she was throwing her hands up in the air and shouting, "YES!" We were like a couple of Lysistratas who found the key to end the Peloponnesian War. <br />
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There were a few tries when I was still wiped out, but more often than not, I got to surf until I reach the shore. <br />
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By the time the lesson finished, I got an invitation to stay over (free lodging and surfing board rental; I only have to take care of my transpo and food while I'm in town) from Cristina and a praise from her mom: <strong><em>"you're a natural surfer!"</em></strong> <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">with friends after surfing in Bagasbas Beach</td></tr>
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If that isn't enough to get you hooked, I don't know what will. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">with friends for a surfing trip in San Juan, La Union</td></tr>
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So months later, my friends and I found ourselves in San Juan, La Union. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surfing at San Juan, La Union</td></tr>
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August in San Juan was not a very good month for surfing. We were like dried fish on the surfing board, waiting for waves to come. But the sea was largely flat and what few waves we had, surfers scrambled to ride them. <br />
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I was getting frustrated. I wanted to ride the waves but my frustration was making it harder for me to keep my balance. So I got wiped out more often, which in turn fueled my frustration. <br />
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Eddie, my instructor at that time, told me a valuable lesson:<strong><em> </em></strong>you'll always be wiped out, but the important thing is to <strong><em>ride the board again and paddle back up. And wait for the next one. <br />
The right wave will come.</em></strong><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surfing at San Juan, La Union</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surfing at San Juan, La Union</td></tr>
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I made a conscious effort to relax, and not to approach each wave with gritted teeth. Soon, the magic was back. I was riding the waves --- or more like bumping into fellow surfers...but I was assured that I could still maintain my balance and lessons in Bagasbas were not lost. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With friends during a surfing trip in Baler, Quezon</td></tr>
</tbody></table>A couple of months later, we went to Baler, Aurora --- the place to go if you're from Manila and you want to be take surfing seriously. There, I met Boy2, a real daredevil and a storm surfing enthusiast. <br />
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By then, I already know how to stand. My paddle was pretty weak, but I already have an idea how to do it. Problem was, I still didn't know when to stand and what to do when I'm already up. It felt like the waves were still propelling me to whichever direction, not the other way around. <br />
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That's where Boy2 came in handy. He told me: Look at the swell. You can tell which one to ride. Once you're up, if you notice the front of your board is sinking deep into the water, bring your weight back. If you notice it up too high, bring your weight forward. <strong><em>Feel it. You'll know what to do.</em></strong><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surfing at Baler, Quezon</td></tr>
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So that's what I did. Before the session was over, I was doing cross steps on my board.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surfing at San Juan, La Union</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Back in Manila, I was getting uneasy and hankering to get back on the surfing board, so I took another trip to San Juan, La Unionl. This time, on my own. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surfing at San Juan, La Union</td></tr>
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I met Alberto, a late bloomer in the world of surfing. He's already nearing his 50s and got to surf only a few years back. He didn't teach me much, except to work on my paddling (so I could take on the waves alone) and that <em><strong>it's never too late to teach an old dog new tricks. </strong></em>Learn. Everyday. Every time you can. Grow. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surfing at Bali, Indonesia</td></tr>
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Now, after solo trips and surfing vacations done on a whim, I ventured into an unfamiliar coasts --- in Bali, Indonesia. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surfing at Bali, Indonesia</td></tr>
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I paddled to a spot just before the waves break, and looked at the swell that began to form. I paddled just as the swell was about 5 meters behind me, stood up as soon as I feel the waves pulling me and cruised... I looked behind me and brought my weight to the right so I could trim the left pull waves...looked straight and felt myself float...this must be how the seagulls feel as they fly over the sea to dip their claws on the water --- flying and swimming at the same time. Then I got wiped out. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surfing at Bali, Indonesia</td></tr>
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And, I realized, I am a surfer, at last.<br />
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Funny how, in retrospect, I noticed surfing lessons don't only apply to surfing. And like most things in life, the more you know, the more you realize there's a lot more to learn. <br />
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After a delish first-time encounter with Portobello mushroom, I forced myself to stand up and scout around for desserts. Yes, I'm full --- my tummy is sticking out a mile; but this gal is never too full for desserts. (",) <br />
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So I made my way to the Rocky Mountain Chocolate factory.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A giant teddy bear welcomes you at the door.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chocolate boxes, Truffles, candies --- all these await the most curious <br />
sweet tooth! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chocolate bars, Cookies, Brownies, Handmade Fudge --- the list of items <br />
to try is quite extensive!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And then, the caramel apples! <sigh> </sigh></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An array of mouthwatering finds!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had to stand in front of the counter for nearly 30 minutes, peering at the glass, <br />
trying to decide what to get! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In the end, I chose a Pecan caramel Apple!<br />
Large Granny Smith apple is dipped into a rich caramel fudge, and <br />
then coated with roasted, chopped pecan.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thick and gooey, crisp and chewy --- this is a dream come true! </td></tr>
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The bad thing about caramel apples is that you can always rationalize and overestimate its nutritive value. Afterall, it's apple! What could be so wrong with fruit indulgence, right??? =p<br />
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Details: <br />
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory<br />
204 Crocker Park Blvd. <br />
Westlake, Ohio, 44145<br />
Tel# 440-899-2526<br />
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</div>señorita lakwatserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09781977173414619715noreply@blogger.com0Crocker Park Blvd, Westlake, OH 44145, USA41.4594759 -81.953903541.4535259 -81.963774 41.4654259 -81.94403299999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919764981797429090.post-9531402134398441942011-11-09T11:24:00.000+08:002011-11-09T11:24:19.948+08:00The Mystical Bali<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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What to do in Bali?? Let me count the ways.... <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stare at the intricate Balinese architecture.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stay in a nice villa. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With a vibrant garden.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And an infinity pool, preferably.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Start the day right.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Have breakfast in a Balinese dining pavilion.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eat a hefty breakfast.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Linger over your cup of coffee while you enjoy the view. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swim.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Visit the Monkey Forest. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sit under the tree. Watch the monkeys.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Careful! These little buggers love to hitchhike. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Visit the Kintamani park.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walk around.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walk along the rice fields.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walk along the terraces.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Greet the morning sun at the beach.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Take a photo of yourself with one of the many candi bentars.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Take a photo of yourself with one of the red flags that says <br />
"Swimming Prohibited."</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surf.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bond with the local surfers.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ogle at the Aussie surfers.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flirt with a cute surfer. (Note to this Aussie surfer: You had me at hello.<br />
You had me at hello!!!) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ride a motorcycle.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marvel at the makeshift bookshops along the streets.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Read.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Read and sunbathe.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marvel at the waves.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marvel at the surfers.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And hope to be as good as them.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Run with the dogs.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wait for the sunset.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Have a bubble bath. And get some Balinese massage.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Do yoga.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eat in a warung.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Have a cold Bintang.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Try the mei goreng and gado gado at Ibu Rai's.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Try the nasi goreng and laksa.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Have a warung-style takeout.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Get some local refreshments. Well, probably not the green one.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Get some local snacks. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Have a cup of coffee, but not at Starbucks, for heaven's sake!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How about at Tutmak's, the best cafe in Ubud? </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Or better yet, in a coffee plantation?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Learn how Kopi Luwak is prepared. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meet a civet cat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Have a coffee/tea feast.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Take a sip of that Kopi Luwak.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Salivate.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sigh in pure bliss.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ask, I repeat ASK, what magic mushrooms are.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shop at a traditional market.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Buy a painting from a local artist.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fall in love. 'kiddin'.... Find a local guide who can warn you what not to drink, <br />
like those green camphor stuff! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Visit a temple.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Visit Pura Uluwatu.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If the temple was a disappointment, let the view convince you otherwise.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(View from Uluwatu temple)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(View from Uluwatu temple)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(At the edge of the cliff, Uluwatu temple)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(View from Uluwatu temple)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(View from Uluwatu temple)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(View from Uluwatu temple)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Medidate by the lotus pond.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Visit the Tirtha Empul. It's a must.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pray.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Immerse yourself...Take it all in...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(At the Tirtha Empul)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(At the Tirtha Empul)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(At the Tirtha Empul)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Along Jalan Raya in Ubud)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Ubud, Bali)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And plan your next trip back.</td></tr>
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</div>señorita lakwatserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09781977173414619715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919764981797429090.post-14116290487617067292011-10-31T11:37:00.000+08:002011-10-31T11:47:18.361+08:00Potipot Island<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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(June 2011) Headed to Potipot Island for a late summer getaway...<br />
<br />While the beach was nice and inviting, I couldn't help but to miss surfing --- I should go back to Baler soon! <br />
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You can reach Potipot Island by: <br />
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1) Riding a bus to Sta. Cruz, Zambales, Victory Liner has daily trips to Sta. Cruz, alight at Dawal Resort in Candelaria, Zambales. <br />
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2) Driving to Candelaria, Zambales.<br />
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From Manila to Candelaria, the drive takes about of 6 hours. <br />
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From Dawal Resort, you can rent a boat that will take you to Potipot island, which is about 5 to 10 minutes away. <br />
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Fee: <br />
Entrance to Potipot Island --- Php20/pax<br />
Overnight camping --- Php100/pax<br />
Boat to the Island --- Php400 for 6pax</div>señorita lakwatserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09781977173414619715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919764981797429090.post-49782743059531197322011-10-31T08:17:00.001+08:002011-11-14T07:56:29.896+08:00Chicago's Deep-Dish Pizza<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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When in Chicago, eat as chicagonians do...so I found myself wandering around the streets, looking for a suitable place to try the chicago-style pizza. <br />
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I found myself at the door of Giordano's pizza. <br />
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The whiff of oven-fresh doughs and melted cheese would greet you upon entering. Heavenly. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nice interiors --- I imagine this place to be packed whenever the game <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I pored over the menu and quickly decided on a <br />
spinach with mozzarella and parmesan cheese, an <br />
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I was told that my pizza will be available in 35 minutes. My tummy grumbled in disbelief so I ordered a slice of cheesecake and have it served at once to pacify it. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a slice of cheesecake served as an appetizer! haha!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look at how soft and creamy the cheesecake is! </td></tr>
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My only gripe about this is that the crust was too thin for my liking; other than that, it proved to be the best opening act for the main act. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And then, my deep-dish pizza arrived! <br />Look at that cheese stretching and clinging on my knife!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My mouth literally waters at the sight of this!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Food porn at its best! The taste is a hundred times better! </td></tr>
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I couldn't stop admiring the way the cheese sorts of clings at each other. I took one bite, sighed in disbelief. this is heaven on a plate. <br />
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I didn't know how long it took for me to open my eyes and finally realized I just swallowed the last bite. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In one of its walls, this sign is posted: <br />
11th Commandment: Thou shall eat pizza. <br />
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I rushed off to the airport after consuming my deep-dish pizza voraciously. As our plane made its way to the busy runway of Chicago O'Hare, it suddenly stopped. The flight attendant made an announcement that our plane was overweight and couldn't get the clearance to take off. They need 3 volunteers to leave the plane. They'll be seated on the next flights out, together with free vouchers. </div>
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I slid lower on my seat, hiding my guilty smile. I looked over to where my two other officemates/conspirators and whispered, "It must have been the pizza." </div>
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</div>señorita lakwatserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09781977173414619715noreply@blogger.com0Chicago, IL, USA41.8781136 -87.629798241.6889521 -87.94565519999999 42.067275099999996 -87.3139412tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919764981797429090.post-71375261367096475332011-10-31T07:45:00.004+08:002011-10-31T07:45:54.533+08:00Ted Drewes Frozen Custard<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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On my last night in St. Louis, I decided to have one of its must-trys --- Ted Drewes Frozen Custard. <br />
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Opened since 1941, the branch in historic US Route 66 has become the flagship location for decades now. Their first location was in Florida, but by 1950s, only the 2 locations in St. Louis are operational.<br />
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So what makes Ted Drewes a favorite in St. Louis? <br />
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For one thing, they only have one flavor --- vanilla, which they combine with other toppings and flavorings. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ted Drewes Menu is posted on the side of the store, near the parking lot</td></tr>
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And then, there's their concrete --- a custard blended so thick that they serve it to customers upside down. <br />
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The verdict? Thick, creamy and with real ingreadients, it's definitely worth the visit! I'm sure Dairy Queen or Cold Rock serve almost the same flavors, but the fact that Ted Drewes has never been franchised and not so commercialized somehow added to the feeling that you're only high quality ingredients, big portions, prepared the traditional way. It's like having a legend in your yellow cup. <br />
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Ted Drewes Frozen Custard<br />
6726 Chippewa Street <br />
Saint Louis, MO 63109<br />
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</div>señorita lakwatserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09781977173414619715noreply@blogger.com0Chippewa St, St Louis, MO, USA38.5909114 -90.268295838.5412674 -90.3472598 38.640555400000004 -90.1893318tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919764981797429090.post-22868296170920786962011-08-11T03:06:00.004+08:002011-08-11T03:14:35.669+08:00Grilled Portobello Burger @ Cheesecake Factory<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div closure_uid_dit4wj="365"><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just reading the menu is enough to make me salivate!</span> <br />
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</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_dit4wj="845" closure_uid_qa01js="271" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span closure_uid_qa01js="272" style="font-family: Arial;">I've been really curious to taste portobellos. It is often a substitute for burger for vegetarians like me. Not to mention the ongoing clinical research on its medicinal value: it is said to prevent breast cancer. </span></div><div class="separator" closure_uid_dit4wj="845" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_dit4wj="865" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span closure_uid_qa01js="273" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was astounded with the size of the portobello mushroom. I often see it on the television, but didn't realize that, just like everything else in the US, the serving size is so huge! </span></div><div class="separator" closure_uid_dit4wj="865" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_dit4wj="865" closure_uid_qa01js="275" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span closure_uid_qa01js="274" style="font-family: Arial;">When i tasted it, i just had to sigh with contentment. This is way better than burger! It's just so juicy and flavorful right through the core! The greens are so fresh and the fry is crunchy even after sitting on my plate for too long! </span></div><div class="separator" closure_uid_dit4wj="865" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" closure_uid_dit4wj="321" style="text-align: center;"><span closure_uid_qa01js="277" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Grilled Portobello Burger</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div closure_uid_dit4wj="696"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span closure_uid_qa01js="276" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And just like that --- with one bite, I have pledged my loyalty to the portobello and made it my personal quest to find a good resto in Manila that serves one. </span></span></div><div closure_uid_dit4wj="696"><br />
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<span closure_uid_aqdx8p="255" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cheesecake Factory - Westlake </span></div><div closure_uid_aqdx8p="254" closure_uid_dit4wj="281"></div><div closure_uid_dit4wj="282"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Crocker Park Mall, Westlake, OH 44145</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(440) 808-1818</span><br />
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<div closure_uid_dit4wj="276"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Note: Winner of Cleveland Magazine's 2009 Silver Spoon Award for "Best Desserts!"</span></div><div closure_uid_dit4wj="280"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div></div>señorita lakwatserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09781977173414619715noreply@blogger.com0Crocker Park Blvd, Westlake, OH 44145, USA41.4594759 -81.95390350000002441.4556349 -81.957544500000026 41.4633169 -81.950262500000022tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919764981797429090.post-50222826732751053652011-07-11T10:55:00.000+08:002011-07-11T09:05:32.615+08:00Mountaineering 101 (Pico de Loro Climb)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Lesson 1: Sit apart. Chances are papunta pa lang e sumasakit na ang pisngi </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">mo kakatawa. At kahit 5 beses ka pang mag announce na matutulog </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">ka na e hindi mo na rin ito magagawa...</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Lesson 2: Blend with the background...see? hindi mo mapapansin </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">kung saan nagtatapos ang kurtina at saan nagsisimula ang tshirt...</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">it's the perfect camouflage.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Lesson 3: Circulate. Kilalanin ang tao sa iyong kaliwa at kanan. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Kunin ang kanilang pangalan at email address. Importante ito para malaman </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">kung pano mo makukuha ang mga pictures mo na nasa camera ng iba. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Kunin na rin ang celphone number para i-follow up ang mga hindi pa nagpopost.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">(gaya ng shades). Hassle kasi kapag babalikan pa ang naiwang bagay pagbaba </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">sa bundok at mangangatok pa sa tindahang sarado na para bawiin ito.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">kaya magpapicture na ng magpapicture. di ba? ang babango pa naming tingnan.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Lesson 7: Strategize. Kung may camera ka, ipabitbit na lang ito sa iba. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">hindi naman pwede na ang lahat ng kasama mo ay may kuha sa camera mo, </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">di ba?</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">kapag may isang nadulas...^_^ </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Lesson 10: Be vigilant. Pag nararamdaman mong nakatutok na</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> ang camera, lingon kagad! habang likod lang ang kita sa iba, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">ikaw, nakaharap. lamang ka!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> kasi magulat ka kapag ang mga akalang mong nakasunod sayo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">e nakapose na pala lahat.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">ng may ari ng camera, pwede nyang idelete ang magandang mong picture</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">. sayang naman, di ba?</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">ang gawin nyo, walang ibang taong maaantala.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Lesson 15: Prioritize. kahit ano pa ang </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">ginagawa mo, pag narinig mo na ang 1,2,3...</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">kelangan na kelangan ito sa mga ganitong sitwasyon. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">(hay, kawawa naman ang mga vertically challenged! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">mas malaki ang possibility na mabasa ang shoes nila...hay...)</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">sa taas. ganyan talaga ang buhay...next climb na lang ulit</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">lesson 22: have fun! napaka-importante nito. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">maghanap ng isang kasamang willing magpauto </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">(i'll never gonna dance again. guilty feeling got no rhythm...)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><ehem><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">O, tama na...hindi na nakakatuwa =p</span></ehem></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> kung ang lahat ay nagkakaintindihan. tipong sino ba ang unang kukuha</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Lesson 24: Expect some magic. sa ilang sandali lamang ay masasaksihan </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">...at ang diyosa ng kagandahan AT katalinuhan </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">combined...san ka pa?! =p</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Lesson 24: Leave no trace behind. Kahit masarap ang feeling </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">ng nakakapanik sa mahihirap na parte ng bundok, di hamak </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">naman na mas masarap kung kumpleto pa ang gamit mo, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">gaya ng sapatos, kapag nakapanik ka na.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Hahaha! Si Cinderella din pala ay isang mountain </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">climber!!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Matapos maibalik kay Cinderella ang kapares ng kanyang sapatos, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">masaya syang nagpapicture sa tuktok ng Parrot's Beak.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">upang mag-Trust Fall. Buti na lang at nasapo ka </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">ng mga mabubuting loob! </span></td></tr>
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There you have them --- the mountaineering lessons you must learn by heart before going off to one of the many beautiful mountains in this side of the world. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Location: Ternate, Cavite </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Major jump-off: Magnetic Hill, Ternate</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">LLA: 14°13'2" N 120°38'42" E; 664 MASL</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 4-5 hours</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 1-3</span></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information, visit: </span><a href="http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/08/mt-palay-palaypico-de-loro-664_9808.html"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/08/mt-palay-palaypico-de-loro-664_9808.html</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div>señorita lakwatserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09781977173414619715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919764981797429090.post-36885423539355839572011-07-11T08:55:00.001+08:002011-07-11T08:56:14.322+08:00Wall Climbing at Camp Sandugo<div class="separator" dir="ltr" style="clear: both; text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After our first attempt on outdoor rock climbing, we found ourselves slightly obsessed with climbing that we all decided to meet-up and try indoor wall climbing. </span><br />
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</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The wall climbing facility at Camp Sandugo in Market Market mall is a lot better than the one at Centro Athletico in Quezon city, at least in my opinion. The walls here are a lot higher and not as crowded, especially on a saturday afternoon. Not to mention the area is well ventillated and we don't have to share the ground with the badminton players. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The downside is, since Camp Sandugo is in a mall, it is also much accessible to the younger crowd. And when I say 'younger,' I actually mean A LOT younger climbers. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Judging from the way these kids breeze through the level 3 wall, I could say they really frequent the area! It's just like climbing stairs for them! (much to our dismay!) </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since most of us newbies didn't want to climb while the 4-feet climbers were going up in a matter of seconds, we waited and waited and took some pictures before we even attempt to climb one. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Contrary to popular belief, Boracay isn't only for night life and white sand. It's also for underwater adventures, like Reef Walking (sometimes referred to as Helmet Diving). To actually walk on the seabed with only a helmet on was quite intriguing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So after riding the zorb, Carlo, Sean and I went off to the other side of the island, where we rode a speed boat to a floating raft in the middle of the sea. There, we would be oriented on the do's and don'ts of reef walking. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We were told that the pressurized helmet is really heavy off water (about 20 kilos) but once submerged, it only weigh about 1 kilo. The helmet has a long tube connected to the oxygen tanks on the raft. A certified scuba diver would be accompanying us for the entire duration we're underwater. After a few more reminders, the instructor asked our group who would go first. In unison, Carlo and Sean replied, "ladies first." Gee, thanks a lot! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So off I go, I lowered myself into the steps connected to the side of the raft. When the water reached my neck, they put the helmet on my head, the scuba diver held me by the elbow, and together, we descended into the water --- 15ft. below to be exact. As my feet touched the sand, I was dumbstruck that I'm actually exploring under the sea! The scuba diver gestured to ask if I'm ok, and I signaled back that yes, I am. Then he floated away and up. My eyes widened in disbelief. Darn! Of course, he's gonna go off to bring Carlo and Sean down!! Ok. Must.Not.Panic. I was alone 15ft below the water but right, must not panic. Must not move that much either. I don't know how long the tube extends but I don't wanna risk reaching the limit until it breaks off the oxygen tank</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had pieces of bread with us to entice the fishes to come closer. It's breathtaking the way they just swim around you. Small ones actually kiss my arms and legs; but, just like everything else in Boracay, the whole thing seemed too commercialized, a little less natural, almost staged even. For one thing, there are just a few corals in the area, and most of them are bleached. The fishes are not as diverse as what one would see in, say, Coron. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally, our turn came. the counter was manned by 2 ladies: one gets the cash, the other bags the pandesal. Another lady is tasked to take the baked breads out of the oven and replacing them with next batch of doughs. Inside, i could see about 6-7 bakers busy kneading the dough, cutting them, placing them in baking pans…I realized, for a store that only sells one product and operates 24 hours a day, this business must be really doing well…</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When the bag of pandesal was handed over to us, we couldn’t wait any longer. We got one each and bit through it --- ahh…now we got what the fuss was all about! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, hot, fresh, and not quite anything like we’ve had before…this malunggay pandesal had us begging for more. We had to go back the next day to stock up for our trip to Donsol, Sorsogon. We even considered going back to this place before boarding the bus back to Manila the next day!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just how good they are? Everytime I hear someone planning to go to Bicol region, I ask if they'll pass by Legazpi City and if they could get me some of these.</span>señorita lakwatserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09781977173414619715noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919764981797429090.post-74161370463919625182011-07-11T08:15:00.000+08:002011-07-11T09:12:47.564+08:00Zorbing Away in Boracay<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">i particularly hate the point when the train is slowly creeping up the tracks, just before the first drop. you could hear the thug-thug-thug of the chains, as if anytime they would break off, plummeting you to sure nothingness. the sound is like the beat of drums just before the guillotine drops to severe a poor man's head! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">so no, i don't like roller coasters at all --- i would probably just ride a couple of them to prove i'm not scared and then i'm done. but during my trip to six flags magic mountain, i decided to make an exception. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">for one thing, it's in LA. seriously, how often will I get the chance to go there? I don't think I can live with myself knowing I passed an opportunity to savour my stay there. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">second, we got our flash pass. it costs more than the regular tickets but it gives the bearer the "privilege" of cutting in front of the line of whichever ride they choose. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">against my better judgement, i let my cousin, her bf, and her bf's cousin to drag me through our first ride -- the viper. </span><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">big mistake. we got turned upside down for seven times! the padded harness bit through my shoulders and i kept hitting my head on something that, in the madness of the moment, i was unable to tell anymore. to make matters worst, i closed my eyes as we were thug-thugging up the tracks and kept them closed until the ride finished. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">needless to say, i didn't enjoy the first ride. i was dizzy. my head was throbbing. my shoulders were screaming "foul!" good thing, my cousin's bf shared with me what apparently is the no.1 rule in riding roller coaster --- never ever close your eyes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">it was like we're flying!! we flew over the mountainous terrain of the park. i dared not close my eyes! we almost hit the ground but off we go again... twisting, turning. one second, i had the view of the ground; the next, of the sky. it was wonderful! it was exhilirating! for 2 minutes, i had wings! i was airborne!! we just had to ride it again! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and then, we were unstoppable! at the start, i was shouting..."waaahhhhh...$#)$#)@#..... (*@*@#&#(@#!!! MOMMY!!!!!! @)#(@)#@)#)#()@(#@(#)@(#!!!!!! but as the day progressed, it changed to something like, "HAHAHAHAHA...WOW!!!!! MORE!!! HAHAHAHA....NO HANDS! NO HANDS!" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">we stayed the whole day in the park and rode most of the maximum rides and few of the moderate ones. some worth mentioning are "Batman" and "Scream." both are floorless; our feet were dangling in the air throughout the ride! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">we also rode a couple of wooden coasters ("Terminator Salvation" and "Colossus"). i kept on thinking, i hope they're not being lenient on their pest control --- this isn't a good place to find termites! the "Riddler's Revenge" was an interesting ride for the mere fact that it's a stand-up roller coaster! "Superman the escape" was a bit of a bore. the description says it is the first ride on the planet to reach 100mph in six seconds, but it was way too fast. it didn't have time to build the excitement. it was over even before we knew it. our last stop was the "Log Jammer" which soaked us through just when the temperature was beginning to drop. we had to hurry home and change our clothes! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">i think, more than my visit to universal studios, i enjoyed magic mountain. i was expecting magic mountain to be so-so. i was thinking it's just a glamorized enchanted kingdom. boy, i was so wrong! so toast to magic mountain --- i might have shouted more curse words while i was there than i ever did in my entire lifetime but i got the point: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">it might feel safer to close your eyes but to not look at where you're heading is even more risky and a great disservice to the view you're missing. plus, when the train finally stops and you opened your eyes, it's like the whole world is going in circles, making it impossible for you to make sense of it. it's harder to get on your feet. </span><br />
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<span closure_uid_ah84n9="547" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">someone wise once said life is like a roller coaster. you have twists and turns, ups and down, but you will never know when the ride will end...so you might as well let go and just enjoy it! and i agree!</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">so i'm letting go. i'm letting go...Lord, help me as i let go...</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_ah84n9="598"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">oh, but i'm still not a fan of roller coasters. i think i've ridden enough to last me through the next 5 to 10 years! <wink></span></div></div>señorita lakwatserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09781977173414619715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919764981797429090.post-41877028283755941052011-06-30T18:27:00.000+08:002011-07-11T09:16:01.852+08:00Wall Climbing at Centro Athletico<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After our rock climbing adventure, my friends and I are hooked on climbing. We were determined to do better on our next climb so we decided to meet again and practice climbing on a wall. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We found ourselves at Centro Athletico in Cubao, where the rates are a-okay and the location is convenient for all of us who are coming from different sides of the metro. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Hmm...Seems like the rules of rock climbing also apply in wall climbing...</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">So off we go...Fonci climbed first.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">And then, there's Patch!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Level 1 Wall was a breeze for her.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">And then, it's my turn.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Ready for the next wall.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The Girls are mighty proud for finishing their Level 2 Wall.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Up, up and away, Senyorita Lakwatsera!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Senyorita Lakwatsera to the Belayer: Going Down!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Rappelling down is so much fun! Try it, try it! You must!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">There's Marjo working on Level 3 Wall</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">We met some wall climbers in the area and they gave us tips. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">To build endurance, they don't just go up. They go sideways. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">This is actually harder than it looks, especially for the vertically challenged. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">A lot of the holds were not built to be climbed sideways. You have to reach </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">farther to hold them. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Climbing sideways is also how boulder climbers practice. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">That's one thing I have yet to try. Someday, probably. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">When I'm stronger and more confident in maintaining </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">my holds.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Still climbing sideways --- this seems harder on the muscles. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">When you climb up, the arms are mostly for support,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">so they pretty much hang straight up, using up less muscles.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">You climb up using the legs. With sideways climbing, both </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">the arms and the legs are used. After a while, I gave up.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Or should I say, my arms gave up.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few hours later, as we sit and complain about our sore muscles, we realized wall climbing is a lot easier compared with rock climbing. For one thing, if you'd study each wall, they normally have marks on what holds to use next. You'd only need to follow the marks to climb up. Also, the holds are not as jagged; they don't bite on your hand as much as rocks do. There's also the fact that climbing in a secured indoor area, where mattresses are laid out below to break your fall, makes you even more confident to climb up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After a great workout, we're ready to move on to a more serious agenda --- food. ^_^</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Centro Athletica Power Up</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">in Hataw Isports Inc. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">25 West Road cor North Road</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cubao, Quezon City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tel# (632) 412-7480</span><br />
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<dd></dd><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Facilities: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-15 meter walls / 8 anchored belay stations / wall varies from 90degrees vertical, small roofs to sustained incline walls</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Bouldering wall</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Badminton courts also in the vicinity / air-con bath room</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Opening Hours:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Weekdays 2pm - 10pm / Weekends 12pm - 8pm </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Walk-in Climbing Rates:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Adult-P150</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">High school and below-P120</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bouldering-P100 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">30 days membership-P1300</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 weeks membership-P700</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Directions: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From EDSA (north bound) make a U-Turn at P.Tuazon and head south bound.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first street on the right after P.Tuazon is North Road. Take that and head straight.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shortcuts: Take Ortigas Avenue westbound, then turn right to Annapolis,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">left to Eisenhower straight to Horsehoe village, then turn right to Mariposa and left to West Road.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MRT - Get off at cubao station and take a bus South bound to the corner of north Road (about 3 to 5 mins) then walk to the end of North Road. OR you could get a cab from the cubao station all the way to Centro OR just walk from the cubao station to Centro (about a 15 minute walk).</span><br />
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</span></div>señorita lakwatserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09781977173414619715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919764981797429090.post-48269773307087241492011-06-06T19:49:00.003+08:002011-08-09T23:06:41.986+08:00Romano's in Cleveland, Ohio<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span closure_uid_yl9qxw="250" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Despite the dubious name, Romano's is a </span><span closure_uid_yl9qxw="250" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">casual dining restaurant that offers traditional italian and mediterranean cuisine and gives their patrons the option of creating their own pasta by selecting through a list of available ingredients! Pretty neat, right? </span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span closure_uid_13moma="279" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I got a glass of chardonnay. Yes, it doesn't exactly go well with the eggplant parmigiana I wanted but heck, i need something chilled today. Spring is just beginning and I'm having my first-hand experience with Missouri/Ohio humidity. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</div></div>señorita lakwatserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09781977173414619715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919764981797429090.post-28142973347029408122011-04-22T10:49:00.013+08:002011-05-07T03:38:58.957+08:00The 4am Bus to Nowhere<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once, there was a girl who dreamed of traveling. She wanted to find that special place --- </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">where everything is light and happy; where one could lie on the grass, with the sound of gentle flowing water rocking her to sleep. Everyday, she would gather little bits of information about that place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She drafted plans and got everything she would need in her backpack until finally, she said, "I'm ready for that trip." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She headed to the bus stop and sat on the bench. If she could take the 4am bus, she's sure she would get to that special place in no time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She checked her wristwatch. 3:25 --- plenty of time to kill before the bus arrives. </span></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But as she patiently waited for the bus, an old lady walked towards the waiting shed. Her face bore the signs of pain, her back stooped as if tired and defeated, her feet moved, inch by inch, clearly lacking that graceful gait, her brittle hands gripped wooden walking sticks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The old lady sat next to her, turned to her and said, "Hello, young lady. How are you doing?" Her voice was hoarse and shaky.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"I'm doing great, thank you for asking," the girl replied, trying hard not to stare at the old lady despite her curiosity. "I'm waiting for the 4am bus, but I'm not sure if I'm on the right stop."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Ah, the 4am bus. Yes, you are at the right place. I should know -- I ride it everyday,"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"That's great! Then, maybe you know where I'm heading! I'm looking for that special place!" her face couldn't hide the excitement she felt. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"That special place?" the old lady asked, deeply puzzled.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"YES! That special place! Where everything is light and happy and where I could lie for hours on the grass! I learned, I could take the 4am bus to get there!" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The old lady shook her head. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"My dear, everyday I ride the same bus, hoping to find that same place you speak of."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Everyday, it would leave the bus stop at 4am...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Drive around for hours --- sometimes along the freeway, sometimes on small, winding roads..."</span></div><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"But everyday, it leads me back here at the exact place I boarded it."</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, the girl was disturbed. "I don't understand. What about the special place??" </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Maybe the 4am bus doesn't lead to that special place." </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Then why do you keep on taking it?" </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The old lady considered the question for a minute before replying. "I didn't know when and where to alight. At the start, I was hoping it would take a different turn until it finally leads me to that special place, but now, I don't know anymore. My years are all behind me now. I'm all worn-out and I don't have those hopes anymore." </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The girl was silent, dejected, pondering on what she learned. The seconds stretched to minutes, although it felt like hours. And in a small voice, she asked, "what am I going to do now?" </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The old lady sighed. "Well, you can take that 4am bus with me and see if it could really bring us to that special place ---</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Or you could take the first bus, any bus that drives by, without knowing where it would lead you. It could lead somewhere or it could lead to another bus stop and another bus stop until you finally reach that special place. The choice is up to you." </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just as she was speaking, a different bus pulled over. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The girl didn't know where this bus was heading, but, as she looked at the old lady sitting beside her, exhausted and devoid of light, she knew she couldn't bear to have a life like hers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And so, just as the other bus was about to close the door, she quickly stood up and ran towards it while shouting goodbye to the old lady. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While the unknown frightened her, to lose her years riding a bus to nowhere scared her more. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(Note: All photos are taken in St. Louis, Missouri, except for the photo of the old lady.)</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">About a couple of weeks ago, I found this core workout routine at Women's Health site and has been trying it ever since. I never thought you could do a lot of exercises using the stability ball! I have gained so much respect for it now. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And the rountine was really tiring!! It was such a pain to go through the whole thing -- if I have an ounce of energy left, I would have kicked that ball in frustration. The day after my second try, my butt and legs hurt! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">I'm now on my second week and, aside from the usual yoga and dance class I take, I think doing this routine really works. My officemate and greatest critic made a comment that I've been losing weight. Yey!!! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">I am now signing up for the email subscription list of women's health website! It's now my new bestfriend. ^_^ </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div></div>señorita lakwatserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09781977173414619715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919764981797429090.post-16074633703592705992011-04-04T03:48:00.421+08:002011-08-10T00:40:19.398+08:00Bale Dutung (Part 2)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(...the tale continues from </span><a href="http://senyoritalakwatsera.blogspot.com/2011/04/bale-dutung-garden-of-eden-on-earth.html"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bale Dutung: Part 1</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">) </span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And the Feast begins</span></strong><br />
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<span closure_uid_1tr31u="256" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mary ann asked us to gather around her just as most of the tables were filled up. She told us the house rules: to have the first bite as they intended it to be. Then we're free to go crazy with the condiments. The first among the many food spectacles started --- the welcome drinks. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Welcome Drinks --- Dalandan juice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(Photo by<span style="color: black;"> Yaj of <span class="f"><cite>sightsandspices.blogspot.com)</cite></span></span> </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dalandan Juice with muscovado iced cubes. As the iced slowly melts, it sweetens the Dalandan juice. Refreshing and really clever! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We were then asked to go back to our table to enjoy our meal. </span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and Claude's Pesto (Photo by<span style="color: black;"> Yaj of <span class="f"><cite>sightsandspices.blogspot.com)</cite></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<div closure_uid_1tr31u="258"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The appetizer was brought out: <em>taba ng talangka </em>(crab fat), <em>balo-balo </em>(fermented rice with fish), and Claude's pesto with some crackers. We tried each one and then to combined them, as if we're taking a journey to know ourselves better and what flavors we prefer. </span></div><div closure_uid_1tr31u="258"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The <em>balo-balo </em>they served had a barely noticeable pungent smell. I've never tried one before but I've always imagined its smell to be disturbing. Mary ann answered my question --- they stopped the fermentation process before it goes really bad. Most guests are <em>balo-balo </em>first-timers; they wanted to gradually introduce it to our palate, the way one would break-in a new engine! </span><br />
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<div closure_uid_1tr31u="259"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A pitcher of what we thought to be Iced Tea was placed on our table. When we took a sip of it, we were blown away with the taste of ginger and how clean and fresh our palate was after. Of course, Mary ann set us straight. It's not iced tea but lemon grass and ginger with muscovado. And we guessed its purpose right. Yay! A+ for us, three geeks! </span></div><div closure_uid_1tr31u="259"><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next is <em>ensaladang pako </em>with balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Our self-ordained pako specialist, Chems, commented on how different the <em>pako </em>was compared with what we had in Baler. The one at Bale Dutung was crunchier and fresher, the leaves were bigger. The dressing left a sour aftertaste in my mouth and I like how clean and light the whole dish was. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fried Vegetable Spring roll with lemon coriander Thai basil sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(Photo by<span style="color: black;"> Yaj of <span class="f"><cite>sightsandspices.blogspot.com)</cite></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<span closure_uid_1tr31u="264" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I saw that they're serving Chicken Inasal next, my face fell. I was pretty sure they'd serve me with some gluten/mock-meat skewers. My heart skipped a beat as I saw Mary ann heading to our table with a plate of what looks to be tofu! She placed the plate in front of me and said, "we aimed to let you have the same experience as they'd have. This tofu has the same flavor as their chicken." I almost kissed her in gratitude! </span><br />
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<span closure_uid_1tr31u="265" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I couldn't contain my glee as I bit through the tofu. It's been a long, long time since I've tasted inasal. And I'm a huge fan of tofu! It's just so versatile. We even used Claude's sugar cane vineger --- the green jars with odd-looking liquid we were admiring turned out to be Claude's vinegar, aged since 1999! That's why it didn't have that awful burning sensation in the throat common with commercialized white vinegars. </span><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next course for me was Tamago roll. Among the dishes, this one was the least impressive. It lacked the wow-factor. I used Mary ann's chili sauce again to spice it up. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(Photo by<span style="color: black;"> Yaj of <span class="f"><cite>sightsandspices.blogspot.com)</cite></span></span></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was the point where we were asked to stand and go to the buffet table. We each got a tortilla, still toasty warm, selected what goes with it from the array: tomatoes, onions, wansuy, Claude's very own kimchi --- topped with crunchy lechon flakes for all of them and drizzled with Claude's Oriental sauce. The vegetarian, of course, had a different bowl waiting for her (this day made me feel even more special than usual, really!=p) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To recreate the crunchy tortilla flakes, Claude and Mary Ann gave me organic sweet potato and radish! Again, I didn't lack any of the elements and flavor that the rest of the guests were enjoying! The kimchi was not spicy at all, but I liked the sour taste and the feel of fresh ingredients.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Organic Chips </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The vegetables added were just amazing. Crunchy and sour, again another layer to my overflowing tortilla. Someone placed the organic chips and the bowl of vegetables on our table. Claude came over to make sure I had the bowl of vegetables. We asked what they were and, as it turned out, the green thing that we thought to be k<em>amias</em> were actually<em> pajo m</em>angoes, with heart of palm or <em>ubod</em> in brine!! My God! How did they ever come up with such ideas??!!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next course for nonvegetarians was <em>Sinigang na Lechon. </em>Although, I told Mary Ann that I sometimes take soup cooked with meat as long as I could remove the solid unwanted parts, she still made a separate vegetarian <em>Sinigang </em>for me. When I heard there's a vegetarian pot of sour soup waiting for me, I made a beeline for the buffet table to get my second tortilla. I took my sweet time that Claude and Mary Ann sent several emissary to our table to remind me about the <em>Sinigang </em>until I finally stood up to get a bowl. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was heaven! I think they actually used <em>kamias</em> to make the soup sour and you could really tell the difference between a<em> Sinigang</em> made from MSG-rich <em>Sinigang </em>mix and <em>Sinigang </em>made from fresh and real ingredients. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(Photo by<span style="color: black;"> Yaj of <span class="f"><cite><b>sightsandspices</b>.blogspot.com)</cite></span></span></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I saw Mary Ann heading towards our table with a small clay bowl. My God! It couldn't be! Could it be? No, no --- Oh yes, it is!!! <em>Kare-kare!!!!</em> Side story: several weeks ago, I dragged Yaj to search for vegetarian <em>Kare-kare</em>. It's one of the dishes I love before going vegetarian and, since turning into one, I haven't tasted a <em>Kare-kare </em>that I really liked. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The way it was presented was just adorable. String beans knotted in thick, yellow, peanut sauce. I begged Chems to look up from her bowl of <em>Sinigang</em> to admire just how thick the sauce was. It almost looked like thick, creamy pumpkin soup (another favorite, by the way). Second thought was to have a <em>Kare-kare </em>with only okras and string beans seems very confident. I was almost afraid to touch it. For a while, I was just staring at it...until finally, I brought a spoonful to my mouth, sipped it and sighed in disbelief. That good.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I frantically told Yaj and Chem to try to soup --- Chems pronounced it as exceptional, while Yaj slurped and slurped until I finally reminded him that it's a vegetarian dish; ergo, for the vegetarian. Of course, after a while, I gave him the dish to finish. My tummy was about to burst but I'm saving a tiny space for dessert. </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, for dessert, <em>Paradiso </em>was really a paradise --- the carabao's milk was heavenly, but not so sweet. When taken with the <em>ube</em>, <em>macapuno, </em>and yema balls, now that's really sweet! </span><br />
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<span closure_uid_1tr31u="268" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Sinaunang kape from Benguet is perfect to cap a delightful experience. Rich, aromatic, without the Batangas coffee signature sour aftertaste that reminds me of stale coffee. We could put muscovado and fresh carabao's milk but we chose to pour the milk on a separate cup and took it back with us on our table. We wanted to drink the coffee as it is to fully appreciate it. </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial;">That Claude is a gifted, innovative, talented chef is already a given, but what made the Bale Dutung experience even more remarkable was the way each dish was served to the guests. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Mary Ann captivated the guests with her stories, trivia, and anecdotes. She somehow incorporated tidbits of history and put each dish in its proper context, so you somehow not only taste the flavor, but also taste its culture, its etymology. And more than ever, you realized the difference of Pinoys per region and how proud it makes you feel to be one. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">As I watched Mary Ann in one corner, talking animatedly with a group of diners, and looked over to where Claude was carving the beautiful (yes, I could still appreciate a roasted pig done perfectly like a piece of art even if I don't eat it) <em>lechon</em>, it occured to me that what they have is a real partnership, one complements the other. Like a true artist, </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Claude seems to be mostly introverted. While he does talk with the guests when asked, he doesn't seem to be the kind who starts conversation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Mary Ann, on the other hand, is like the person who translates Claude's art into lay people's term, making us appreciate the masterpieces even better. </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">She seems to be a no-nonsense woman: she knows what she wants and she's not afraid to tell you, but she could somehow say it in a way that you won't take offense. Case in point, before the start of lunch, she basically told us that it's her house, her rules. If we have complaints, leave; but she said it in a funny manner and yet the message is loud and clear. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Theirs is a partnership that work seemlessly, like a well-oiled machine. Looking around the <em>silong, </em>the intricately carved table with nice accent pieces and beautifully folded table napkins and flowers thrown together, the bowl of rich, thick <em>Kare-kare</em> with knotted string beans, the colorful and flavorful tortilla, the frozen towel doused with fragrant cologne, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">it's impossible to tell what is just Mary Ann's and what is just Claude's. It is what it is because of Mary Ann and Claude combined. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I remembered thinking, "Good thing they don't seem to meddle in politics, because the last time we had such a powerful combination, Philippines went into Martial Law." hehehe....</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Afterthought</span></strong><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I went to Bale Dutung in hopes of enjoying a 10-course meal, but I got more than what I came there for. It made me realize that: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, it is possible to live a vegetarian lifestyle and still enjoy sumptous meals (and no, not all vegetarians are on self-starvation diet). I'm sure my two friends realized going on a food trip with a vegetarian has some advantages. Among all the guests that afternoon, they got to try the most number of dishes, as I was nice enough to share mine with them. </span><br />
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<div closure_uid_1tr31u="269"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, it is possible to be a strong woman, like Mary Ann, be with someone for years and still be your own person, not to lose yourself in the process of domestication</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. </span></div><div closure_uid_1tr31u="269"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, it is possible to find someone like Claude, who knows just how you like to eat your pizza, just how much chili you like in your tortilla, and just how sour you prefer your <em>Sinigang</em>; who could fill a whole book about his food tours and about your quirks; who could profess in broadsheet that his <em>darleng </em>has been tailing him around and how much "faster I could walk alone, but I chose to be happier."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, it is possible to find your own special place. The Garden of Eden is not as lost as we deem it to be. It can be a place that we aspire for in afterlife; or it can be right here, right now, amidst a group of people taking delight in food, conversation, connectedness, in speaking the same language; where even pigs feast on organic feeds, and where vinegar is aged since 1999 and does not come from the supermarket. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What makes Bale Dutung even more special is that, every once in a while, it opens its door to invite you in. It shares its magic to anyone who is remotely receptive of it. And you come away with that magic in you, urging you to create your own Garden of Eden. </span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Details:</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bale Dutung </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Villa Gloria Subdivision, <br />
Angeles City, Pampanga</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">website: </span><a href="http://baledutung.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://baledutung.com/</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">telephone</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #366388;">: </span>09175359198<br />
(02) 6684038, (02) 5024527 </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">email: </span><a class="style7" href="mailto:reserve@baledutung.com" ymailto="mailto:reserve@baledutung.com"><span class="style45" id="lw_1298279883_0"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">reserve@baledutung.com</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>señorita lakwatserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09781977173414619715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919764981797429090.post-66967176404314042092011-04-03T23:35:00.119+08:002011-08-10T00:34:28.778+08:00Bale Dutung (Part 1)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What I initially thought to be another boring night in the office turned out exactly the opposite when I ventured into Bale Dutung's website and saw their announcement ---</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No required minimum number of people for dates so and so!! This is it! The moment we've been waiting for. My friends and I have always wanted to visit Bale Dutung, but we just couldn't agree on a date wherein we're all available and, as such, couldn't come up with the minimum number of people required for booking. I quickly sent an email to Bale Dutung to inquire if vegetarians can be accommodated. As soon as I got an affirmative reply, I sent an email to my friends --- several showed interest but only 2, Yaj and Chems, were available on the date I prefer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And then, the day of an epicure's dream finally arrived! </span></div><div closure_uid_fh2j60="252"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Villa Gloria Subdivision, Angeles City</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pampanga</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We were the first group to arrive, which worked to our great advantage because we had the whole place to ourselves. </span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We roamed around the silong, marvelled at the table arrangement, the centerpieces, the overhead lighting made of wood, the old but still working radio by the office door, the long, wooden table and chairs, the shelf with Claude's sauces and condiments, the coffee maker and coffee beans, the huge jars with odd-looking liquids --- like kids in a candy store, we didn't know which one to look at first! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The overhead lighting really got my attention. Table is cleverly arranged </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">with conversation pieces. A sorbetes (or ice cream) cart is something</span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From the entrance of the office came a cheerful voice, "Hi, with which group are you?" Without even glancing at her, we knew instantly that she's Mary ann. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span closure_uid_fh2j60="256" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I walked towards her and replied, "Hi, I'm Senyorita Lakwatsera, the troublesome vegetarian." I apologized for making them go through all the trouble of preparing vegetarian dishes for me, but Mary ann quickly dismissed my apology, saying they welcomed the challenge. </span><br />
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<span closure_uid_fh2j60="258" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She asked why I decided to go vegetarian and if I mind if other people eat meat in front of me. After a brief explanation about my reasons, I also told them that, except for squid balls, which the very scent could send me salivating like one of Pavlov's dogs, I don't mind if they would eat meat nor do I crave for it. Claude claimed squid balls are ok to eat as they're mostly made of starch than squid! (Hmm...soon, I know my resistance for squid balls will break and i would engorge on it!) We all talked a bit more about Bale Dutung itself and food, food, food, before the other groups started coming in. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We walked around the garden --- the improvised garden fogger built around the silong blew cool mists; the hammocks were enticing, perfect place to have siesta after a nice lunch; the huge, imposing tree at the corner provided an aura of intrigue --- like it's been lifted from the earlier versions of Shake, Rattle, Roll; the crown of tree shaded a vast area, the rustling leaves a precursor to the refreshing breeze that welcomed us. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kapre, a Philippine mystical creature, playing a bamboo flute </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By the small pond is a sculpture of the <em>Kapre</em>, a mythical creature of Filipino Folklore, which is described as over 8 feet tall, with a body of a man but a head of horse; but instead of smoking a cigar, like how it's often portrayed, this one is playing a bamboo flute! </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the four kitchens at Bale Dutung. See that brick oven? </span><br />
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</tbody></table></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We walked towards the back of the house, where the one of the four kitchens are. This is, again, a place where one could get lost with pieces that you just want to touch and look at closely. We also got inside Claude's gallery, where his paintings and pieces of art, as well as the signature of the big names in Philippine Visual Arts are displayed. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We were even lucky enough to explore even the upper-level of Bale Dutung! After the 4-hour lunch, as I passed one of the servers on my way from the office, he asked me if I want to join the other group who went upstairs. How could anyone refuse the chance to take a peek into their home? </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bale Dutung Veranda</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The veranda provides the best seat to survey the garden. Bench and cushions are ideal for siesta or curling up with a good book, or better yet, with a hunky guy!! Inside, I was just so amazed with more precious items to look at. The ceiling, reminiscent of old churches from whence they came from; the "rocking" bench; Claude's private kitchen; the aquamarine abstract glass sculpture on the corner table that could only be Ramon Orlina's; the floor-to-ceiling wooden cabinet that houses hundreds of books; the floor that Claude got from an old bowling alley...Ahh!!! The upper level is just a whole new tale that I will reserve for another day! By the time we decided to leave Bale Dutung, we were the only group left!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">(Tale is continued here: <a href="http://senyoritalakwatsera.blogspot.com/2011/04/bale-dutung-garden-of-eden-on-earth_11.html">Bale Dutung Part 2</a>) </span><br />
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