Pictures from October Vacation

When Ate Cash, Kuya Isa, and Ikat went home to the Philippines last October, we had a series of escape from work. Among these were the Canyon Woods and Aurora trip. We really had so much fun. The last time we saw each other was last Summer of 2002. It's really nice being reunited with people you love. They are, by the way, almost like a family to me. I've been staying with my friend's (Reggie) family since college and been sharing almost everything under the sun. I had been a part of some memorable events on their family (wedding, baptism, etc.). And Ikat is my first boy godson. Their family is really great. Most people often wonder why I need to attend to some of their family events. I myself never thought that I'll be that close to my foster family.

Much of that. I have here some pics I would like to share during those moments of bonding. I love their digicam! I forgot the model but how I wish I can have one. Maybe 2 years from now. :)

At Canyon Woods
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Mother and Son. Ate Cash and Ikat.


Me, Kuya Isa, and Reggie


Naks, ako 'to! :)


At Aurora Province
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I'm making Nilupak. No kamoteng kahoy available so we used green banana instead. Payatot ako. :)


Pamilya Artista. Silhouette of Olipas Family during sunrise by the beach. It's so refreshing to go to the beach early morning.


SunStruck. The sun is almost at its peak. From left: Me, Shoji, Donna, Reggie, and Jamie.


The Hanging Bridge, over the lake few meters away from the beach. While the body of the lake is calm, it's end connecting to the beach has strong undercurrent.

That's it.

Aurora province is such a nice place. We travelled 8 hours, half of it spent passing thru Sierra Madre. The province is so clean and loaded with a lot of beautiful things to see. If you are a nature lover, you better not miss this place. My first time with this province last 2002, we've gone to the largest balete tree in Asia located at one town there. We've gone also to Ampir beach, which is connected straight to the Pacific Ocean. The beach produces large waves that can cover rocks as big as a house. It's not swimmable though.

Since my vacation mode is still on, I'm thinking of where my next trip will be. I hope the big one would be out of the country. :)

God Bless Us.