The importance of creative play

CREATIVE PLAY The importance of creative play in early childhood is one of the most important criteria in Mental Health. Play helps children weave together all the elements of life as they experience it. It allows them to digest life and make it their own. It is an outlet for the fullness of their creativity, and it is…

Toy Banka (Boat)

TOY BANKA (BOAT)  As soon as we got down Nato Port from Atulayan Island, I saw these two adorable brothers playing with their toy banka (boat). I just had to take a picture. You can see the innocence and joy of  the two brothers showing off their prize toy.  

Atulayan Island

MY TRIP TO ATULAYAN ISLAND This day trip with my niece and our friend, Jake was spontaneous.  Had a late start and left the terminal in Naga City Central around 8:00 am..The bus ride took about two hours and had to take a Trycicle in Tigaon to Nato Port. From there, I hired a boat…

Sunset and You

Sunsets and You Sunsets are not a rare commodity they come and go every night so i compare you not to a sunset for you come once in a life your beauty surpases the colors of the sky painted anew each night by angels on high for god himself has sculpted you he made it…

Life is beautiful!

Life is indeed beautiful! I am thankful for what God has given me. Despite hardships, this life of mine seems so blessed, rich and full that I never ever ever will forget God. Even if doors close, life always gives way to new adventures and opportunities. I have to spend more time in being grateful for all what God…

Candle Vendor

Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.  ~Chinese Proverb

After the hike down Malabsay Falls…

The pictures were taken by the camping site.  You could see me smiling all the way. Nature gives me that I am in heaven feeling. By this time, the boys were hungry, thirsty and tired from the trek. Filipinos when they go for an outing – food and drinks is included. Well, not me…The lighter…

My trek down Malabsay Falls, Mt Isarog National Park

This is part two of my trek to Malabsay Falls.  Malabsay Falls, approximately 40 ft. high scenic wonder is located on the slope of Mt. Isarog in Barangay Panicuason, Naga City. Going down to where the falls was definitely more challenging that I taught it was. We had to walk on narrow and steep pathway….

Hiking up to Mt Isarog Malabsay Falls

My trek to Malabsay Falls Mount Isarog National Park harbors rainforest, endemic wildlife, waterfalls and is also home to nomadic Negrito (Agta) tribes people. I will write about my encounter with an Agta Tribe later on. Mt. Isarog, an inactive volcano, rises in the heart of the province of Camarines Sur, the central part of…

Cagsawa Ruins

Me and my niece left for Daraga Legaspi to see Cagsawa Ruins earlier today.  Unfortunately, Mayon Volcano was covered with clouds so I was not able to have a good shot of the volcano.  Because of the extreme heat and humidity, we did not stay more than an hour in Cagsawa Ruins… The church of Cagsawa…