Monthly Archives: April 2012

Saturday Morning in Salcedo

I love Salcedo Market: the colourful displays of food and flowers; the atmosphere and aromas; the hustle and bustle; the sense of purpose as we trawl through a profusion of delectable products. I first visited this small, inner city market … Continue reading

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Abide With Me

Wednesday 25th April, 2012. ANZAC Day.  The 2012 Commemorative Dawn Service. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Heritage Park, Manila  They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years … Continue reading

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Another Gold Star for Enderun Colleges

‘Enderun is committed to the highest international standards of academic excellence. Students receive professional training from leading figures in the global business and hospitality industries.’ Enderun Colleges offers undergraduate degrees in international hospitality management and business administration, as well as … Continue reading

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A charming little nook in the ‘burbs

It was a game of hide-and-seek trying to find this quaint little café, lurking quietly amongst the tightly packed homes in Sikatuna Village, Quezon City. Weaving backwards and forwards through the narrow streets, roadworks adding a few unexpected twists and … Continue reading

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The Pinkification of the Rainbow

  Have you been into a toy shop lately? You should. Walk into any toy shop and check it out. One end will be full of Lego and action figures and guns and games. The other end will be pink. … Continue reading

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Life’s A Beach

‘The eye can observe nature and the mind describe it, but it is truly experienced in the soul.’ ~ Jill Murch (words and photo)   Earlier this year, I escaped to the beach for a few days R&R with my … Continue reading

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It’s only semantics!

I am a trailing spouse. I don’t find it the most flattering of titles, it makes me feel like Virginia Creeper, ivy or a loose thread on his coat tails, with a definite inference that I am dragging on his … Continue reading

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