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It's More Fun In The Philippines 2020: This Is Sagada

Okay, so how will I start this new blog post? Let me try this, hi Super Folks ! How are you today? Wherever you are in the world, I sincerely hope you're doing fine, enjoying your waffle, sausage and coffee there, at home. Appreciating God's creations, like the peaceful morning sunrise. By the way, happy Earth Day! COVID-19 , you're completely unacceptable. This pandemic is hurting everyone, physically, spiritually, mentally, emotionally and financially. Everyone is exhausted. On the other hand, as far as this planet is concern, it's undeniable that yes, it's somehow healing, because of the lockdowns and community quarantine, there's only like a thin line of air pollution. Perhaps, that's the silver lining, it carried bluer skies and cleaner air. Oh my, I really miss traveling, that's one of the things I'd like to do again, after this nightmare. I'd like to visit Sagada again, see the rice terraces, like the picture above, and t...

It's More Fun In The Philippines 2020: Welcome To Leyte!

Hi, Super Folks ! First thing, I'd like to know, how are you? Are you okay? How's life? How's your self-quarantine going? Well me, I'm here in Manila, the Philippines. I guess, just like you, I'm trying to be okay amid COVID-19 , amid this pandemic . Our country is under State of Calamity since March 16, 2020 , a broad lockdown on Luzon began, or the " Enhanced Community Quarantine ". Hello, from Leyte!  I'm on my fourth week, almost one month of staying at home. I couldn't go to work, I feel like suffering from cabin fever . That's why I'm trying to be more productive, apart from binge-watching on Prime Video, I'm doing household chores, easy exercises and writing this new blog post. By the way, I'm done with "The Purge" series, I also like "The Expanse" and "The Man in the High Castle". Like everybody else, all over the world. I'm finding ways to shake off sadness. ...

Short Family Vacation In The Philippines Idea #1: Overnight Stay At Canyon Cove

Australia 's deadly bushfires, flood-hit Indonesia , Turkey earthquake, Philippines ' Taal Volcano eruption, locust invasion in eastern Africa , Kashmir avalanche and Coronavirus outbreak. What else? I don't know. I guess, the perfect question would be, how much more misery can we take? Or, when will this end? Without a doubt, this new year, 2020 , is seriously ill. You know, it's like tsunami of bad news, from many natural disasters, tragedies, death, regional conflicts to a new virus outbreak. Everyone is overwhelmed.  View of Taal Volcano and its Lake from Tagaytay Picnic Grove . Everyone is having nightmares. Few more days left before a new month starts, a new quarter. I'm hopeful that April would not fool us, that it would be better and happier. Right now, if you'd like to cry out loud, go. If you'd like to scream, go! But remember, never ever forget to wipe your tears and turn over a new leaf. It's a normal feeling, that...