My Birthday and Our Bohol Adventure

 For a change, we decided to celebrate my birthday in Bohol. It was a good move for us because its good for our mental health. We were not able to travel for almost three years because of the pandemic and we are very happy because we enjoyed our trip a lot. We visited a lot of tourist attractions in Bohol like the chocolate hills, tarsier, blood compact, Baclayon church, mirror of the world and many more. I even celebrated my birthday while cruising the Loboc River. We've been in Bohol before but this time its more enjoyable because of the added attractions. I am very thankful to God for the gift of life and love, and our safe travels. 

Election Day

 This is a late post because of our Bohol trip. Last May 9, i exercised my right to vote as a citizen of this country at Langgam Elementary School. It was fast because i am a senior citizen and i go to the polling place very early because of our flight. Anyway, we now have a new President in the person of Bongbong Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte. Twelve senators were also elected and here in San Pedro, we also have a new Mayor which cuts the political dynasty. Anyway, we just hope that these newly elected government officials will do what they promised to the people.

 

Happy Mother's Day

 Happy mother's day to all great moms out there, the heartbeat in all our homes.  It is the day we give honor and to appreciate their  contributions, sacrifice and unconditional love to the family. Today, we just have a very simple celebration at our family home. Its a nice feeling to be with family and i am very happy that all my daughters and daughters in law are good mothers. 

Mother's Death Anniversary

 Yesterday is the 16th death anniversary of my beloved mother. I still remember flying from Portugal to Germany to Manila to be able to attend to her wake and burial. We visited her grave at  Everlasting Peace Memorial Park and i know she is really very happy in heaven together with our other loved ones. 

Maybe its a coincidence that her death anniversary is always close to Mother's day. To you Nay, happy mother's day in heaven and we love you dearly.

Election Fever

 On my birthday, there will be new President and other public official. The national election will be held on Monday, May 9 and millions of Filipinos will go to polling places to choose who will lead the country in the next 6 years. My sister is really very busy campaigning for her presidential choice. For me, i am still not decided on who i am going to vote. Anyway, our lives is still the same, if you did not work and strive hard, you will not succeed. Your success depends on you and not on whom you vote. Our country is still very much heavily indebted, poor will remain poor and the rich getting richer. I just hope and pray that the new leaders will make our lives better and make the poor their priorities.

Meet Peter, Our New Friend

Everyday, dirk is walking around the village but of course within his strength. Along the way, he met Peter, an Austrian guy who is also married to a Filipina. He invited him at home and we had a nice conversation about life here in the Philippines. He is 73 years old, 30 years senior than his wife who has multiple businesses here around San Pedro.