PhotoHunt 145 - Hat(s)

The theme is HAT(s). I don't have a HAT but caps. I was looking for my picture wearing a hard HAT but couldn't find it.

While considering what would be my entry, I took notice of wifey's collection of dolls, particularly the Chinese doll wearing a hat, which she bought in Hong Kong.


Upcomingphotohunt themes:

• January 24: chipped
• January 31: furry
• February 7: bridge(s).

PhotoHunt 144 - Aftermath

As part of our road trip to Bicol region two weeks ago, we visited the Cagsawa Church ruins in Daraga, Albay, Philippines.

Only the belfry tower of the church is left above the ground in the AFTERMATH of the eruption of Mayon Volcano in 1814. About 15,000 people, including the 1,200 people who sought shelter inside the church, perished in this devastation. The tower has become a famous landmark and tourist attraction in the country. (Note: the tower was being cleansed, hence the scaffolds.)

The picture below was taken during my first visit in 1988 or 20 years ago. The Mayon Volcano was partly visible at the backdrop.

Upcomingphotohunt themes:

• January 17: hat(s)
• January 24: chipped
• January 31: furry.

PhotoHunt 140 - Favorite

Chinese food is one of my FAVORITE dishes.

Last Thursday, I treated my staff for a dinner in one of the famous Chinese restaurants near our office in Makati City. They love Chinese food too. Actually, we're supposed to go to another restaurant but changed our minds when we saw the Chinese restaurant.

After pondering the menu, we ordered the following:

Cold Cuts Platter

Seafood Egg Fu-yung

Empress Chicken

Steamed Fish Fillet

Yeung Chow Fried Rice

House Tea

Upcomingphotohunt themes:

• Dec 20: wide
• Dec 27: squeaky
• Jan 3: hope

PhotoHunt 139 - Breakfast

For the theme METAL last week, I posted the the anchor at the entrance of the Grande Island Resort in Subic Bay. For this week's theme, BREAKFAST, I'm posting the buffet BREAKFAST table on our second day at the resort. It consisted of fried rice, scrambled eggs, hams, local sausages, soup, breads, pancakes, fruits, juices, and coffee.

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Upcoming themes:

• Dec 13: favorite
• Dec 20: wide
• Dec 27: squeaky

PhotoHunt 138 - Metal

Anchor's away

This is an old rusty anchor located at the entrance of Grande Island Resort in Subic Bay, Philippines. We were at this island resort for three days and two nights and celebrated the birthday of a relative. Unfortunately, it was raining on our first two days. But, we were still lucky the weather was clear on our final day.

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PhotoHunt 132 - Family

This is the picture of my family: me, my wife - Beng, daughter - Jaja, and son - Luigi.

This was taken last All Saints Day (November 1) on the graves of my parents-in-law. It has been the Philippine tradition for the FAMILIES and relatives to visit the graves of their departed relatives on this day.

And, it's 14 days to All Saints Day. We shall again visit the graves of my parents-in-law in Holy Cross Memorial Park, my brother-in-law in Holy Redeemer Church Columbarium, and my father in Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes' Cemetery).

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Upcoming PhotoHunt themes:

• 133 - October 25 - "scary"
• 134 - November 1 - "blue"
• 135 - November 8 - "together"
• 136 - November 15 - "ruin(ed)
• 137 - November 22 - "reflection.

PhotoHunt 131 - Lazy

Actually, I was very LAZY to join PhotoHunt today. I went home at around 3:00 AM from a gimmick; and, I was still sleepy. But, PhotoHunt is PhotoHunt.

We're on the beach and this is my sister, Elvie. After eating our lunch, we raced to the hammock and she got there first. She just LAZED there while texting to her lovey-dovey and listening to the car stereo.

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Upcoming PhotoHunt themes:

• 132 - October 18 - "family
• 133 - October 25 - "scary"
• 134 - November 1 - "blue"
• 135 - November 8 - "together"
• 136 - November 15 - "ruin(ed).

PhotoHunt 130 - Sad

This is the bereaved family of a fallen soldier.

This was taken two days before the All Saints Day last year at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes Cemetery). The family was there to upkeep his grave. I couldn't imagine how very SAD this young family felt when their loved one departed. Look at how SAD the older girl was. She could have missed his loving father so much that she hugged the cross at the next grave and thought of him.

I captured this moment as I felt very SAD too seeing how very young the kids when they lost their father.

I was there too upkeeping my father's grave.

Oh! It's 28 days to All Saints Day.

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Upcoming PhotoHunt themes:

• 131 - October 11 - "lazy"
• 132 - October 18 - "family
• 133 - October 25 - "scary"
• 134 - November 1 - "blue"
• 135 - November 8 - "together".

PhotoHunt 129 - View

From the

The Caylabne Bay Resort can be VIEWed.

This small paradise is located in the mouth of Manila Bay in Ternate, Cavite, Philippines. The surrounding area is one of the last forests of the country, and is being guarded by no less than the Philippine Marines.

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Upcoming PhotoHunt themes:

• 130 - October 4 - "sad"
• 131 - October 11 - "lazy"
• 132 - October 18 - "family
• 133 - October 25 - "scary"
• 134 - November 1 - "blue".

PhotoHunt 128 - Road

ROADS are everywhere!

Couldn't they draw a straight line?

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Upcoming PhotoHunt themes:

• 129 - September 27 - "view"
• 130 - October 4 - "sad"
• 131 - October 11 - "lazy"
• 132 - October 18 - "family
• 133 - October 25 - "scary".

PhotoHunt 127 - Wild

The theme is WILD.

This section of the river in Nagcarlan, Laguna, Philippines is somewhat WILD.

Nonetheless, I enjoyed the dip and the massaging effect of the flowing cool water.

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Upcoming PhotoHunt themes:

• 128 - September 20 - "road"
• 129 - September 27 - "view"
• 130 - October 4 - "sad"
• 131 - October 11 - "lazy"
• 132 - October 18 - "family.

PhotoHunt 126 - String (s)

The theme : STRING(S)

These pictures were taken in a restaurant called "Isdaan" (fish pond) located in Gerona, Tarlac.

The trio is providing music and fun to the patrons. Two of them are using instruments with STRINGS called "guitars".

For the kids, the restaurant has a STRING of bicycles, which they could use.

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Upcoming PhotoHunt themes:

• 127 - September 13 - "wild"
• 128 - September 20 - "road"
• 129 - September 27 - "view"
• 130 - October 4 - "sad"
• 131 - October 11 - "lazy".
  

PhotoHunt 125 - Beautiful

Last month, my handsome nephew tied the knot with her BEAUTIFUL girlfriend. A month after, we are back in their place in Quezon, Isabela, 400 kilometers (10 hours by land) from ours, to attend the wedding of his younger brother.
And, we have the opportunity to browse their BEAUTIFUL wedding album and watch the BEAUTIFUL video. We recalled how this BEAUTIFUL and momentous event transpired.

The BEAUTIFUL bride and her equally BEAUTIFUL maids of honor.

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Upcoming PhotoHunt themes:

• 126 - September 6 - "string(s)
• 127 - September 13 - "wild"
• 128 - September 20 - "road"
• 129 - September 27 - "view"
• 130 - October 4 - "sad".