The quest for a simple haven to go to for summer is I think coming home to a countryside. Nothing can whip the waft of fresh air, the lure of green surroundings, the enticing low-cost of salubrious fruits and vegetables and the freshly caught fish and seafoods. The tranquility of the place will definitely moved anyone to look at the beauty of every little creature and quench their eyes with its artistry, comeliness and ipseity that a country may offer. There's one thing I am sure about, whenever I am home in the country, I can dream, plan and think well. At night, with its unflappable ambience while sitting on a cozy settee, I always remember the good memories that I had with my father especially when I was a kid. My simple yet so much "ragsak" childhood memento. I always grab that opportunity to imagine how my life would be. Will I ever get the chance to get married and experience the beauty of motherhood with my kids in this corner of the earth? Will I be fortunate enough to share this wonderful journey to my future grandchildren? Enough of this! I will continue building my castles in the air when I get back.
Fifty shades of summer depicts beauty, off beaten path, rarity, awe-inspiring, infinity and wonders.
Ilocos countryside here I come... (",)
1. feeling hot this summer? drink water...
2. native green-red chili anyone?
3. see that little creature?
4. oh my well!
5. food for the eyes- squash!
6. woody wood good for cooking
7. smelly but yummy
8. oh how i love red tomatoes!
9. call me "Ipil-ipil"
10. tobacco and its beautiful flowers
11. carabao's poop - choco flavor? :P
12. green shades
13. this tree is older than me
14. who would like to ride with me in this banca?
15. emperador light
16. mouthwatering watermelon
17. color me white
18. native garlic
19. fave seaweeds "pukpuklo" with tomatoes
20. havin' fun kiddo?
21. green mangoes everywhere!
22. like mama hen like baby chick
23. would you like to try this next time? we call
this "dalikan".
24. meet Tikkee, the youngest in the family,
our native "tikka" at any time of the
day, you will hear the resounding
"tikkkkkkkaaaaa.....tikkkkkaaaaaa".
25. peek-a-boom
26. the rising sun
27. native corn
28. stagnant water
29. leaf freak
30. look like a sweet orchid
31. burning wood
32. home sweet home
33. alive and kickin'
34. looking for something huh?
35. shade at noontime
36. edible...grandma taught me how
37. native turnips ("singkamas")
38. i love looove the beach!
39. whenever my imagination works, my
handcrafted wallet
handcrafted wallet
40. a character
41. hey mister watermelon
42. newly cooked Ilocos longganisa with
fresh tomatoes
fresh tomatoes
43. fresh buko (coconut) juice want some?
44. edible grilled chili with tomatoes
45. farm posts
46. we call this "balatong" (mongo)
47. sour taste "pias"
48. water cooler
49. dried coconut leaves
50. pepsi in a plastic with straw
ILOCOS NORTE PHILIPPINES/March 2013
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While wandering around take photos of things you don't give much attention and you will discover "ragsak" after... (",)
Friend, I can smell the poop! :-)
ReplyDeleteHi girl friend, it smells CHOCO! hehe
Deleteand inside the DALIKAN is...uhm.. longganisa..
ReplyDeleteyummy! hungry much!
Hello Deanne! Yes, I prefer to cook that way it is more Ilocano-ness (no idea, if this word exist) hehehe, I mean it is more traditional and practical since I live in the countryside where woods/thickets are abundant. Exactly, that is the sumptuous Ilocos longganisa, all I can say now is "mabisinakon!" (I'm hungry). You may check picture number 42, the newly cooked longganisa with sliced fresh (from the farm) red tomatoes. Bon Apetit! (",)
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