I love pancakes for breakfast and even at any time of the day.  I like it with the traditional and simple ingredients but if I am in the mood, I like putting in extenders like – half cup of oats, shredded carrots, and a piece of table banana, half cup of milk, and if possible, no more sugar anymore.  I like to eat healthy breakfast and having pancakes is a nice alternative for rice.  Right?

I wish my sister is not so busy in the morning so that she can prepare different kind of food for the first meal of the day.  But since she is training for a call center job, she can’t do the kitchen thing anymore.  I dunno how long will this call center training lasts.  I hope this will do good for her.  But if there is a chance that she can have training for a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Jobs then it would be better so that she can apply for an apprenticeship here in the hospital where am working.  She wishes though that time is still young for her so that she can take up BSRT.

Anyway, we had a great breakfast today though we did not have pancakes.  Not just with food but with friendship.  My friend left as fast as she arrives but hopefully we will meet again on Thursday.

This is my girl!

With all her smiles, it is so obvious that she is happy of what she was doing.  She loves thrills of adventures.  This was taken during their Pathfinder camping at Initao Forest Park the other week.  I was suppose to visit her middle of the week or at most during the Sabbath, but I was down with fever and got admitted so I missed it.

Thanks to Facebook because it allows me to be updated of what was going on at the camp through their pictures and the first photo I saw of her was when she was coming out of the big canal full of mud but with all smiles for the camera.  She was wearing a dark cloth to camouflage the mud when it dries so my worries went away.  I just think that campers must have school girl costume that is disposable so that after it gets dirty with mud, there is no need for thorough washing but just be thrown away anytime.

School related camping is still school work but it is more fun so the stress is not as much as when the students are confined in the four walls of the classroom with teachers pounding them with their lessons.

Disclaimer:  This photo is grabbed from Facebook and not taken by me.  It is taken by one of their teachers posted in the school’s Facebook account.

Being born in a country founded by Magellan, a Spaniard warrior, made me dream to see Spain someday.  Being colonized by Spanish for years, I understand that we would have many traits in common although they are more rich in history as the Kingdom of Spain was born ahead before a Philippines was discovered.  Now I am wondering how will I work out this dream?

I have kept a small notebook with me that contains a list of the countries I wanted to visit and Spain is one of them.  Though Spain is part of the European Union, I don’t have plans to visit the country during my group backpacking plan in Central Europe. Lately, I met a friend online who is from there and she speaks a little English.  I guess the reason she made friends with me was to practice speaking English.  What I love is that, though she has few words but yet she is so quick to catch up that in the two months we become friends, she can speak really better now.

I will surely ask the assistance of a travel agent when booking for this Spain holiday.  If it is possible to see nearby places before proceeding to Spain, then it would be a great idea.  I have begin listing down places to visit there, per recommendation by Antonia.

This is Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
one of my must see there

Spain’s number one religion is Catholic so I have to expect to see many huge cathedrals.  I love Cathedrals and Churches and I hope I can grab a postcard of them to be swapped with collectors from around the world.  Another must see also is The Great Mosque of Cordoba which is considered as a wonder of the medieval by both Muslims and Christians.

Spain has a large coastline that features the most beautiful beaches that you could find in Europe.  That is the reason why many tourists decides to come to Spain.

Visitors enjoy water sports and other beach activities and the horse-riding is one of the most popular activities because it is what they recommend as the best way for sightseeing. Families and particularly children love amusement parks and theme parks in Spain, such as the Tivoli World Amusement Park, which hosts a spectacular Flamenco display, a Spanish cultural trademark. Spanish zoos and wildlife parks are equally popular among families, such as the Dolphin World, the Sea Life Center and a crocodile park.

I will also try to visit the villages and befriend village people to have a real feel of the culture and their practices.  A month vacation there sounds short but I hope I can make up the best of it.
So why not make Spain as your holiday vacation?

Today is the last day of the very long weekend.  After two days of very busy weekend, the next 2 days were spent here.  I often thought of going R & R in The Timeless Place, the Lake Apo in Barangay Guinoyuran, Valencia City.

Sunrise.
Great start to thank God for the wonderful rest of the night and the beautiful morning.

Gentle morning sun rays reflection in the country style living room

Yesterday, the phone rang, and Ma’am Rose asked me if I would like to go to Lake Apo for the Adventist Health Professionals Convention this coming weekend.  That’s another long weekend, she said.  I thought for awhile. And since I promised myself that I will be going back to see the sunset, then this would be a nice chance.  But when she told me that I should bring a tent, I began to get worried.  I don’t have any tent.  I still do not have any idea whom in the group have a tent like kelty tents which is a an ideal type for outdoor activities.  Tent is a must for this activity because there’s no guestroom there that can accommodate large number of people.

Lake Apo is a landlocked water that made me tagged it as a “hidden paradise” in Valencia City.   If I will join the AHP then this would be the second time i’ll see the place.  The place is great to enjoy with few people.  I have already say yes to Ma’am Rose, but If it will be in conflict with my mama duties, then I might back out.

Actually, I wanna go back with them because they can bear with my fears and shyness. =)

Lake Apo is a very picturesque place, so don’t go there without your camera if you have one.  But if you have none, then go with an abundant love for nature and the environment.  Then surely, you will appreciate the place.

For two weeks, we are going to enjoy a very long weekend.  This week, we will only work for two days so if there given the chance to take an Algarve Holiday then I can take a leave off until November 8. But I have passport problems.  I cannot travel abroad in the next three months as I need to renew it.

My country is one of the most beautiful countries in Asia if not of the world but why Algarve?  Why travel almost half around the globe to enjoy their beaches?  Here’s the reason why.

I would like to experience Algarve holidays because of  it’s wonderful weather during the spring time.  Algarve is situated in the southernmost region of Portugal.  It is the most popular tourist destination in Portugal and one of the most in Europe.  Because of it’s charming weather, the place is a perfect getaway from winter cold.  I would like to visit Algarve during the ending part of spring and the start of summer.    Summer will bring in more and more people and since I don’t like much crowd, then I thought of going on ahead of the crowd.   I will make this as one of my backpacking destination when I can make it with my friends.   It’s really great to go out traveling with people who also loves to travel.

Things me and my friends can do in Algarve:

• Swimming
• Bird watching
• Hiking
• Photography
• Visit Museums
• Visit University
• Visit historic sites
• Night outs that includes bar hopping
• And many more…

As soon as I will have my renewed passport then I will check out the best travel deals and also check out their accommodation.  Accommodation ranges from 2-star to 5-start lodgings.  With ten in a group, probably we will check out villa accommodation as the more will go, the lesser the expenses because everyone can share.    I am now excited thinking of what we can do there and coming home with a healthy tan.

Life is not all about work.  We work to allow us to earn and save for the things we love to do.  Life is only lived once so I must go out and explore the world this way.    With so much work, we all need to break our life once in awhile for everyday stress of work.   Happy people are less sick people.  Health people are more productive people so I really believe in relaxation and recreation.