Footlose Old-timer
Nothing is over until it’s over- no matter how old you can be. I found this out over the weekend in a place I thought I may never have the chance to see, feel and experience in my lifetime – the Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar (The Filipino Houses of Acuzar), a heritage resort in Bagac,…
Last week I had another trip, my fourth this year. It was a little bit different this time, though. This time there was no sea and sun, but still lots of fun. And the trip was not to a remote and secluded resort but right in the heart of Metro Manila.
Bantayan Island is one of the Philippines’ more than 7,200 islands. It is a dot of an island (110.7 square kilometers in size) northwest of the northern tip of Cebu. Though small in size, it looms large when it comes to tourism. Its tropical weather, remarkable white sandy beaches, clean and crystal clear blue…
As people grow old they undergo physiological and psychological changes that usher in a lot of physical and mental issues. Physiological changes are generally discernable and can be addressed through lifestyle changes. Only in severe cases is medical attention necessary.
Kahuna is a Hawaiian word defined in Pukui & Elbert (1986) as “a priest, sorcerer, magician, wizard, minister, an expert in any profession.” More subtly, it is “an important person, the person in charge,” or “a very large wave.” The Kahuna Beach Resort has, figuratively, something of both. It is magical and its and its…
Sagada at dawn Last weekend I was 1,500 meters above sea level, encircled by imposing mountain crests littered with towering age-old pine trees, eerily shrouded with thick fog where the temperature was crispy-cold 17 degrees centigrade. It was a remarkable experience for a change. All my life has been about the sea, sand, and sun….
Last Sunday I was on the brink of imploding. It can happen to you so stay with me as I unravel how and why I got into such a near-death situation and how I got out of it. There was a time when Sundays were special days. I, my wife, and two children always had…