It’s my second morning here in Liliw and for two days in a row, I’ve woken up early. Right now it’s 6 AM, I usually wake up in Cebu at 8:30 AM or later. Lol. =) The town comes alive at an early hour. The mamang magpuputo just passed the side of our house,putt, putt,…
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ONE JOURNEY – Thank You for the Blessings!
After the wedding celebration wrapped-up my long-time friends asked me ‘so Cecilya is this what you dream your wedding day to be?. I replied I really didn’t dream anything in details but everything far exceeds any expectation I may have. Our family and friends, our wedding suppliers from Cebu and Manila, and especially my husband…
Why I Volunteer To Take Pictures of Other Travelers, Why You Should Too
A picture tells stories; it may not reveal the whole story of the exact moment the image was taken but it can trigger memories, hopefully happy ones. 🙂 Pictures from trips and vacations are especially important, it reminds us of great times, of the people we’ve shared the getaway with, and the adventures on the…
Summer Rising in the Philippines!
Sobrang init karon, gahapon, sa usang adlaw og murag mas init pa dyud ni in the comings weeks. Aghhhhhh. My newsfeed is peppered with similar sentiments, yours too? 🙂 I have been following weather reports lately, found it fascinating learning how hot it’s going to be in the coming days, it’s my cue to say with exasperation and…
The Rain Song for Rainy Cebu – Sinulog 2014
Lulled to early sleep by the pitter-patter of rain drops on the roof, I was expecting the rain would have stop by the time I wake up, but nope, not a chance. For the past few days it’s been raining non-stop here in Cebu, and based on the latest weather updates this gloomy, wet weather…
Pasko Na! What’s your Christmas Wishlist this 2013?
I love Christmas, I adore the season. I’ve written so many topics about this holiday season in the last three years that Penfires exists and am always ecstatic and inspired every time I write about Pasko topics. =) Christmas to me is more on giving back and sharing all the blessings I’ve been blessed with…
Typhoon Haiyan : Yolanda Stories of Hope, Stories of Kindness
Days before Typhoon Yolanda with international name Haiyan slammed the Visayas in Central Philippines and decimating towns and cities in its wake, we knew this super strong typhoon was coming. News on tv, radio, online were scary detailing the strength of Yolanda and how big it is. We have to prepare, we were afraid that…