tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42714566777252143542024-03-21T10:40:05.819+08:00In a nutshellMy online notebook for my travel memories, adventures and life's lessons. Feel free to walk with me in my life's journey through this journal....the contents herein are views of my own...Eigh Tiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11767578150610310027noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271456677725214354.post-73962299380578109942019-04-13T06:48:00.000+08:002019-04-13T06:48:04.548+08:00Top 15 Lessons Learned From Family SailingIt's good to know that some shipping company's grant family sailing privilege's to its Officers, on Merchant Marine vessels, as a part of their benefits. Thus, seeing the world free through the eyes of our better-half, became one of the known advantages of marrying a Merchant Marine Officer.<br />
As one of those, who are blessed to avail of it, below are some insights gained therefrom:<br />
1.) Be flexible with your expectations. The ports of call may sound to be very enticing because Google will tell you, of the beautiful attractions to see, but in reality, time is your greatest enemy. Because either the ship stays too short in port, the port is too far from the attractions, or there are work-related constraints that need immediate attention and they can not go ashore. So, all you have to do is feast your eyes of the wonders that is before it.<br />
Expectations:<br />
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<img src="file:///storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.samsung.android.app.notes/files/share/0/clipdata_181125_153232_913/8.jpg" style="max-width: 100%;" />2.) On Variable weather at Sea<br />
The sea is always unpredictable. Sometimes, calm often times rough, especially during winter time. Brace yourself for gigantic waves, and have on hand Anti-motion sickness tablets. Therefore, expect only romantic adventures during summer time.<br />
3.) The Food<br />
While the food onboard is free, don't expect cruise type food preparation. The Cook will depend on the nationality of the ratings. Thus, keep your survival mode always on, and for the picky eaters, try to purchase your own groceries when the vessel is in port.<br />
4.) Broaden your horizon.<br />
In a global setting, where the Officers and Crew are of various nationalities, meeting different people and learning a new culture, allows you to expand your geographical learnings on cultures, up close and personal. Respect differences and appreciate similarities.<br />
5.) Observe Safety First.<br />
Be adaptable to all the safety measures adopted onboard. Participate during emergency drills. It is conducted for awareness and readiness when eventualities happen.<br />
6.) The Value of Prayers<br />
When you pray hard, while on land, double it exponentially while at sea, especially during bad weather. Prayers do wonders.😇<br />
7.) Be Mentally and Physically strong<br />
Stay connected with family and friends ashore and when problems arise, leave it to them to solve it. Physically, stay healthy despite the limited food choices and do some exercise, if weather permits.<br />
8.) Know your limits<br />
As passengers, you are visitors onboard. Therefore, restrict yourself and know your place. Activities and functions that are purely operational in nature, it's best to leave them to the Seafarers.<br />
19.) A Litmus Test of your Patience<br />
On long voyages, your patience will be put to test. Bring with you, some of your favorite hobbies, because boredom can weigh you down. Sailing is the best time to discover unexplored potentials and hone the existing one. A Chief Engineer's wife paints, while she was onboard and exhibits her paintings and sell them when she gets home.😁<br />
10.) The value of money.<br />
Now, that you knew how it is earned, you will be more conscious of how to spend it, WISELY.<br />
11.) Spend Quality Time<br />
Foremost, he is an Officer. Being your significant other comes next.<br />
Try to achieve Quality moments, while onboard. It's an opportune time to understand the ins and out of his job, and to provide tender loving care, during challenging times. Whenever there is a chance, "Get a Life".<br />
12.) During Security Breach<br />
Keep Calm and Follow Instructions on Security Protocols. Pray, Pray, Pray...🙏<br />
13.) Create Memories<br />
Sometimes, important milestones are celebrated onboard simply, due to limited resources. The best gift you can give each other is the gift of your presence. Priceless, indeed.<br />
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Develop a friendship with other families, who are onboard. You will be together only, for a limited time and you never. know, when your paths will cross again.<br />
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15.) Be Grateful.<br />
What happened onboard, remains onboard. When you signed off, from the vessel, treasure the memories, and be glad of the opportunity to sail.<br />
Not everyone is given the chance to circumnavigate the globe for free.😎😀<br />
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Christmas is in the air at the mall. It was a payday weekend and you can feel the Christmas shopping rush. Some of the stores in the mall are still on sale.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">It was a vibrant afternoon to spend the port stay at the mall especially mingling with the crowd, doing a little shopping and having some picture taking with the locals.</span></div>
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Shore leave is a valuable time, spent ashore for Seafarers who worked onboard ships, regardless, of vessel type. A change of environment, no matter how brief, is paramount in maintaining their well being and to avoid burning out. Shore leave helps them keep a sound mind, be refreshed and energized.<br />
Below are some of the ports that I've been to and had memorable experience ashore:<br />
1.) Auckland, NZ <br />
Infront of the gate is a 24hr. supermarket. The waterfront is a short walk away, and lots of beautiful restaurants are available. A visit to the Auckland Tower should not be missed for a great view of the city. <br />
2.) Algeciras, Spain<br />
A small port city in the province of Andalucia. The gateway to Gibraltar and Morroco. Corte Englis is a favorite stop shop, but a walk around Plaza Alta, to hear mass or visit church, is a welcome break. Take some time to stop and smell the flowers in Maria Cristina Park. For the history buffs, the Algeciras Municipal museum has no entrance fee.<br />
3.) Marin, Spain:<br />
Marín is a town and municipality in Galicia, Spain in the province of Pontevedra. Stores are walkable from the gate. It is home to freshly catch seafood, because fishing. Fishing vessels are plentiful in the area. Old churches and the Museum is also with-in walking distance.<br />
4.) Civitavecchia, Italy<br />
The port of Rome. From the ship, there is an aircon bus that takes you to the gate, where an old fort can be seen.<br />
Walk around the promenade and have some bite of Italian pizza. If time permits, take a train to Rome and see the Colloseum and the Fountain of Trevi.<br />
5,) Naples, Italy <br />
The city is quite near to the port. A short taxi ride can bring you to the center, for shopping, food trip, and sightseeing. Castle Nouvo is very near the port and an old Church too.<br />
6.) Hamburg, Germany<br />
The city center is a short ride away. Many sights, shops and restaurants await.<br />
7.) Puerto Alegre, Brasil<br />
Brasil, being home to the Havaianas and Garuto chocolates will always be fun to look forward to going ashore. Just outside the gate, shopping adventure begins and food delight can be found.<br />
8.) Balboa, Panama, <br />
From the gate, take a short taxi ride to Allbrook's Mall, where shopping, telephone companies, and gastronomic adventures awaits.<br />
9.) Singapore<br />
The home port to many shipping lines and bunkering port. Outside the container terminal, some shops are already available. By train or taxi, Singapore never let's you down.<br />
10.) Freeport Malta,<br />
The beach is walkable from the gate where restaurants, and grocery stores can also be found..A bus stop is also found near the gate, to Marsaxlokk, or Valleta, and other cities in Malta. Malta is the culture capital of Europe. Small city with old world charm.<br />
11.) Tilbury, England<br />
The gateway to London. The Tilbury port is very close to the Tilbury train station. A grocery is also found nearby.<br />
12.) Rotterdam, The Netherlands<br />
Depending on the berth assignment, there is a berth that is close to the center, where you can visit Euromast, have some shopping and dine in good restaurants. There is also a water taxi that can take you to the prominent Windmills, port stay permitting.<br />
13.) Livorno, Italy<br />
A gateway to the Tower of Pisa. Pisa, is just a 30minutes train ride away.<br />
The city of Livorno itself, offers some attractions and shopping destinations.<br />
14.) Hongkong<br />
A short walk from outside the terminal to the train station, can take you to a nearby malls and all other parts in HongKong, for shopping and much needed Rest and Recreation.<br />
15.) Rio de Janeiro, Brasil<br />
A short taxi ride can take you to the famous beach Copacabana. Exploring further you can visit the famous Cristo Rey. Take a cable car ride to the Sugar Loaf Mountain.<br />
16. ) Charleston, South Carolina<br />
The Seaman's club is walkable from the berth. They offer a free ride to Wall Mart or Belk Shopping Center where you can also request for pick up. You can also visit the Pineapple Fountain and the Patriot's Point.<br />
17.) Newark, USA<br />
Shopping can be fun at the Jersey Garden, the Seaman's club service can take you there. If time permits, a short ferry ride to the Statue of Liberty from the New Jersey Park, is a worthwhile experience or just take a stroll at the New Jersey Park.<br />
18.) Durban, South Africa<br />
The Ushaka Marine Park is a must see in Durban. There are also lots of good restaurants that serve freshly catch seafood.<br />
19.) Capetown, South Africa<br />
A visit to the Table Mountain is a valuable experience. The Waterfront is a great spot to spend some time, shopping or just wandering around.<br />
20.) Sydney, Australia<br />
The Seamans Club also offers a free ride from the ship to the club. From there, you can walk to the nearby attractions and shops. It has a beautiful Harbourfront. The Darling Harbor, Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach are alluring sights.<br />
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Sometimes life at sea, can get too much. Go, Chill and Take a Break!😁<br />
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Disclaimer: The list above is not absolute, depending on the vessels' type and trade, the places considered good may vary.<br />
#Seafarer, #LifeatSea,#MarinoPh,<br />
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Eigh Tiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11767578150610310027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271456677725214354.post-76454339004507801202018-11-28T02:57:00.001+08:002018-11-28T02:57:38.684+08:00Mornings at Puerto Bolivar<br />
We got lucky to call during daytime on this small port in El Oro, Ecuador.<br />
Taking a walk at their Malecon on a bright sunny morning as an exercise and take a break from ship environs.<br />
It's a simple place, but have good restaurants near the boardwalk where fishing boats docked.<br />
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The cultural center at MaleconEigh Tiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11767578150610310027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271456677725214354.post-32860016753602370012018-11-26T14:11:00.001+08:002018-11-26T14:11:44.463+08:00Playa Las Palmas in Esmeraldas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In South America, our visit to Esmeraldas, brought me back to the dance floor, after a long, long while!😊<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #3c4043;">St. Petersburg is a Russian port city on the Baltic Sea. It was the imperial capital for 2 centuries, having been founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, subject of the city's iconic “Bronze Horseman” statue. It remains Russia's cultural center, with venues such as the Mariinsky Theatre hosting opera and ballet, and the State</span><span class="xpdxpnd" style="background-color: white; color: #3c4043; display: inline; max-height: 999999px;"> Russian Museum showcasing Russian art, from Orthodox icon paintings to Kandinsky works.</span></span><br />
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Who said that life at sea is a bed of green bucks? It was never nor will be, for the Officers and Crew who toiled hard, regardless of the weather and the risk, when unfavorable situations are encountered, and to the families who look forward to what the next port, is in store for them. A sailing experience, of how we were boarded with undesirable elements, made our world stood still for a while. Hanged on to faith and prayed that it will soon be over. Security protocols are working well and Coastguard assisted, for the intruder's search, but they already fled. All was safe and ended well.<br />
<img src="file:///storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.samsung.android.app.notes/files/share/0/clipdata_181120_121825_601/2.jpg" style="max-width: 100%;" />In retrospect, it reminded us, of the cliche that "life is short,” even shorter when you were at sea. Emergency scenarios are eye-openers, that things can happen splits seconds and critical situations onboard, always demand, timely and decisive actions, following intensified security measures.<br />
Better early, Never late, but always “Just in time." Indeed, experience matters. The wisdom gained therefrom, can't be underestimated. Yes, extra vigilance pays off, because the presence of local security guards onboard, does not guarantee, a security breach free transit. Thus, the need for the ship's crew to do a parallel double watch. Because of the vigilance of one crew, the contaminated cargo was intercepted. It opened our eyes to the harsh realities, that the outside forces have unlimited resources for notorious activities. It is a global menace, that needs to be addressed. Stepping ups security measures at sea and in port will require not just baby steps, but bold and stringent ways, to curb non-essential activities with the help of modern technology. The installation of CCTV's on deck will be of great help and deterrent too.<br />
<img src="file:///storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.samsung.android.app.notes/files/share/0/clipdata_181120_121825_601/5.jpg" style="max-width: 100%;" />Courage and Determination are traits that keep the Seafarers going. Challenging voyages often lead to meaningful journeys. When the sun sets, we always look forward to another wonderful day. Hopefully, better and safer than yesterday.👌😊<br />
Today is a different one, it is a time for a little fun. By coincidence, two ladies onboard celebrate their natal day.<br />
It's a special time to say thank you for the gift of life, putting our fears behind us now.<br />
Always grateful, for the chance to greet the sunrise, meet the horizon, and feel the ocean. God is good. Let's party! 🎂🍦 Cheers to you and me. Enjoy your youth, because it is the gift of nature, while I have to age youthfully, being a work of art.<br />
<img src="file:///storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.samsung.android.app.notes/files/share/0/clipdata_181120_121825_601/10.jpg" style="max-width: 100%;" />May we be a timeless masterpiece created in his image and likeness, nurtured by Love, fortified by hope and faith. Let's keep believing that no matter how our day begins and goes, it can still end beautifully. Against all odds, Life goes on, blooming where we are planted.<br />
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Article reference: World maritme news <br />
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<i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>It offers a Japanese buffet with the following prices:</b></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i>Food tripping will always be part of our favorite bonding time as a family and it was a fun filled Sunday lunch spent at Banzai.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i>Ephesus was an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greece" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Ancient Greece">ancient Greek</a> city on the coast of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionia" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Ionia">Ionia</a>, three kilometers southwest of present-day <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%B0zmir_Province" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="İzmir Province">İzmir Province</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Turkey">Turkey</a>.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i>The city was famed for the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Artemis" style="background: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Temple of Artemis">Temple of Artemis</a> (completed around 550 BC), one of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Wonders_of_the_Ancient_World" style="background: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Seven Wonders of the Ancient World">Seven Wonders of the Ancient World</a>.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i>The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruins" style="background: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Ruins">ruins</a> of the ancient city of Ephesus are a favorite international and local tourist attraction, partly owing to their easy access from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adnan_Menderes_Airport" style="background: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Adnan Menderes Airport">Adnan Menderes Airport</a>.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.7999992370605px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i>The place is a two hours ride from Aliaga, Izmir Turkey where the vessel was loading and discharging. It was quite a long ride but it was all worth it. Historical and Biblical revelations unfolded before our very own eyes. Magnificent and well preserved!</i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.7999992370605px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i>Info. source: Wiki</i></b></span></span>Eigh Tiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11767578150610310027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271456677725214354.post-61197733042420643052014-08-19T09:29:00.000+08:002014-10-09T13:08:27.427+08:00Exploring Around Algeciras, Spain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>When we arrived at the APMM container terminal in Algeciras, Spain, the weather was good to explore the sights around. Algeciras is an industrial port, and the gateway to Gibraltar, Tangier, Ceuta</i></span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> and other neighboring areas.</i></b><br />
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<i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>From the ship's bridge wing , we can see Gibraltar and passed by it going in and out of the port.</b></i><br />
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<i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>The Paco de Lucia monument is found at the round about at the junction of Paseo Victoria and Calle Ponce de Leon.</b></i><br />
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<b><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A quick snap in front of the Town Hall of Algeciras.</i><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></i></b><br />
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<b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>The Archaeological park of the Merinies </i></span></span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> walls in front of Maria Cristina Park was in the middle of the shopping district of the Old town.</i><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></i></b><br />
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<i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Passed by this statue along the streets of the old shopping district.</b></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Being in Disneyland, wherever it maybe located in the world, will always be a dream come true for the young and those who wish to be "forever young". We've been to Hong Kong, Disneyland in 2006 and during our stopover in the City of Angels, CA we got the chance to see the difference.</b></span></i><br />
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</span></i>Eigh Tiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11767578150610310027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271456677725214354.post-18021536982738518812014-08-10T10:07:00.001+08:002014-09-01T11:30:57.060+08:00Tourism and Community Development : A look back at Cape Town, SA through the Heart of a Warrior <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><b>As I recall the places I travelled, for this year's World Tourism Day, I chose to write how I left Cape Town with a warrior's heart.</b></i></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>We were at anchor in Cape Town when the South African icon Nelson Mandela passed away last December 2013. </i></span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The ship's traffic can be an indicator that Cape Town's economy is indeed booming and beaming. Is it because of tourism? Partly, <span style="color: blue;">YES</span>, because the place is well endowed with Mother Nature's bounty.</i></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><b>Moving forward with the tour, while in one of the Shopping malls, I came across with this one, something that I fell in love with, more than the shoes itself, but the caption in the shoe box, that caught my attention and touched my heart<span style="color: blue;">.</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue;">" A Thread of Hope"</span><span style="color: red;">.</span></span>..If all the tourist and the locals will patronize these products that were painstakingly hand made by the women in South Africa, their lives will significantly improve while honing their skills, and chasing their dreams for a better future. Buying local also means that you are taking a piece of the place with you.</b></i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>The arts and crafts display at the Waterfront, depicts the South African artistry and made me realize that we are all different but we are all beautiful.</b></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><b>Island Cove is a hotel and leisure park located in Kawit, Cavite. It is only 11kms from the Coastal Toll way and easily reachable via the new CAVITEX. It's been a long while since we last visited the place. When hubby had his practical in Basic Safety Training , we decided to stop over for lunch.</b></i></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>We made a short trip to Bataan on a rainy week end, just to take some time off from the busy Metropolis. </i></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Out of curiosity, we decided to visit Las Casas Filipinas </i></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>de Acuzar, </i></span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">because it will be the venue for the 2015 APEC Summit .</i></b><br />
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<b><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">After a two hours and a half drive from Manila with moderate traffic on the way, we reached the place. It is a heritage resort hotel with some recreational amenities, where the sea meets the land. </i><i></i><span style="font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Las Casas, as it is commonly called, is an open-air museum and a heritage park located in Barangay Pag-Asa in the Municipality of Bagac, Province of Bataan.</span></i></span></b><br />
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<b><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Going in, if you are not a hotel guest, you have to choose from the following options:</i><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><b>Package 1: Php1200.00 + Set Meal</b></i></span></div>
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If all the ladies in today's generation will iron clothes this way, obesity will no longer be an issue, and a 20" inch waist line will just be a breeze. :)<br />For those who love the waters , there is a</span></i><i style="line-height: 1.5em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"> warm water swimming pool and the beach with a good view of the West Philippine Sea.</span></i></b></td></tr>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>They have a nightly band for entertainment and serves food that are average in taste.</b></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>We become a friend to one of the midgets that serves us, after knowing that we came from the same province.</b></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b> The interiors of the place is full of collections that makes you feel you are at the underground</b>.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>It was an fun filled evening but with the proliferation of new entertainment venues at the Mall of Asia, it is imperative for them to do a lot of upgrading to the place and to evolve, in order to remain competitive in the entertainment business.</b></span></i></div>
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Eigh Tiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11767578150610310027noreply@blogger.com0Greater Antilles19.103648251663646 -69.87304687515.255878751663646 -75.036620875 22.951417751663648 -64.709472875tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271456677725214354.post-70189532719857749262014-05-10T16:48:00.000+08:002014-08-19T12:55:37.725+08:00Visiting the Municipal Museum of Algeciras, Spain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><b>It was spring time last May 8, 2014 when the vessel called the port of Algeciras in Andalucia, Spain. A perfect time to roam around and visit the town's treasures. It may not be a big town but it is rich in history and art. Immersion to the Spanish culture who had an influence in the country that I came from was a valuable experience. While we study the language in school, it was a different experience when we have to speak and communicate with the locals in their own lingo.</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><b>I appreciated how they collected those relics, artifacts and paintings that show case the history of Algeciras and preserved them to show case how the town evolved. It was a learning expereince.</b></i></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Going into the museum is not so difficult as the local taxi drivers are very well familiar with place. It is near the Acacia park and some residential neighborhood.</b></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><b>Pigeons are abundant in Plaza Alta greeting tourist. :)</b></i></span><br />
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<i style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="">Plaza de Toros de las Palomas</span><span class=""> , officially "Monumental Las Palomas", is a 1969 Spanish bullring located in Algeciras (Andalusia, Spain), Second Category and has a capacity of more than eleven thousand spectators.</span></span></b></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><b>It was on a Good Friday when we arrived the Port of Ambarli . Istanbul, is a forty five minutes ride by car assuming a moderate traffic along the way. We are grateful, for the chance to be in port during this times of the year, at least we can have our share of holiday. The sight underway when cruising the Bosphorus strait was fascinating.</b></i></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Istanbul, is a country rich in history. Most of the structures were ancient but felt so blessed to see them unexpectedly.</b></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><b>The big bus used by some tour operators in Istanbul are jam packed with tourist </b></i></span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>and early bookings are required.</b></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><b>Although it is not so difficult to see the different major attractions as it is located in one area. </b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><b> The Blue Mosque is a holy site that we choose not to get inside due to time constraint.</b></i></span><br />
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It is always true that we need to take a break, a time off from our busy </b></span></i><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>life to smell the flowers. I was very much delighted to see flowers bloom</b></span></i><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>along the road side to and from Istanbul back to Ambarli port.</b></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><b>It maybe a holy week but it was a perfect day well spent in a beautiful place. Memorable, indeed!</b></i></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">It is one of the </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_Straits" style="background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #0b0080; line-height: 22.399999618530273px; text-decoration: none;" title="Turkish Straits">Turkish Straits</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">, along with its counterpart, the </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosphorus" style="background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #0b0080; line-height: 22.399999618530273px; text-decoration: none;" title="Bosphorus">Bosphorus</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">. It is located at approximately </span><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion" style="background-color: white; color: #252525; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;"><span style="position: relative; white-space: nowrap;"><span class="geo-default" style="background-attachment: initial !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: initial !important; background-image: linear-gradient(transparent, transparent), url(data:image/svg+xml; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial !important; color: #663366; display: inline; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 13px; padding-top: 0px !important; text-decoration: none;"><span class="geo-dms" style="display: inline;" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><a class="external text" href="http://tools.wmflabs.org/geohack/geohack.php?pagename=Dardanelles&params=40_13_N_26_26_E_" style="background-attachment: initial !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: initial !important; background-image: linear-gradient(transparent, transparent), url(data:image/svg+xml; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial !important; color: #663366; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 13px; padding-top: 0px !important; text-decoration: none;"><span class="latitude" style="background-attachment: initial !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: initial !important; background-image: linear-gradient(transparent, transparent), url(data:image/svg+xml; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial !important; color: #663366; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 13px; padding-top: 0px !important; text-decoration: none;">40°13′N</span><span style="color: #663366;"><span style="background-attachment: initial !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-image: linear-gradient(transparent, transparent), url(data:image/svg+xml; background-origin: initial !important; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial !important; padding-right: 13px;"> </span></span><span class="longitude" style="background-attachment: initial !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: initial !important; background-image: linear-gradient(transparent, transparent), url(data:image/svg+xml; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial !important; color: #663366; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 13px; padding-top: 0px !important; text-decoration: none;">26°26</span></a>E</span></span></span></span></b></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Water flows in both directions along the strait, from the Sea of Marmara to the Aegean via a </span><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_current" style="background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #0b0080; line-height: 22.399999618530273px; text-decoration: none;" title="Surface current">surface current</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;"> and in the opposite direction via an </span><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subsurface_current" style="background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #0b0080; line-height: 22.399999618530273px; text-decoration: none;" title="Subsurface current">undercurrent</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">.</span></b></span></i><br />
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<b><span style="color: #252525; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;"><i>We had a very fair weather when we transited the Canakkale strait en route to Ambarli port. It was a very refreshing afternoon, watching the blue sky above, the blue waters below, on board the blue hull ship. While all the things I see around me are colored blue, my life is not. It's as colorful as the rainbow, actually, it's a matter of perspective. </i></span></span><i style="color: #252525; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">I am humbled by the learning experience of this voyage.</i></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Panama City, Panama is home to the 8th wonder of the world the Panama Canal. For Panama, the Panama Canal meant progress and they are celebrating their 100 yrs in operation. It's been more than twenty years since I last set foot in this country and I am eager to see how the place has evolved.</i></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Panama Canal Museum displays the history in the making of Panama Canal, the future expansion projects and the bio diversities that can be found with-in the area of the canal.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>A local park passed by displayed some historical symbols as a memorabilia of significant events in the place.</i></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Trump Tower is a sight to behold in the city center.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>The F&F Tower that looks like a spiral tower from afar, is a brilliant engineering masterpiece showing the marriage of art and architecture.</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A lunch stop over at Causeway Bay is a perfect sight to see the city of Panama and to savor the fresh air from the ocean and enjoy succulent dishe</span></i>s.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>The science exhibit at the Albrook mall reminded me that science is everywhere and everyone will always be curious regardless of age, race, and color.</i></span></div>
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Eigh Tiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11767578150610310027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271456677725214354.post-56322603296093502632014-02-20T21:32:00.000+08:002014-08-21T10:35:54.519+08:00Freeport, Grand Bahamas Island<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>I was not that lucky to be in port for a much longer time during the day, enough to go ashore to visit Port Lucaya where the Market place was located . Nevertheless, I had the chance to see how it is during midnight, where safety and security is quite impressive.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>However, it was good that hubby was able to visit the place during day time in his previous trips and had the following shots at the beach of Port Lucaya:</i></span></div>
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<i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The sand is powdery but a bit yellowish because of the silica content, which they exported.</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>A snap taken at a shop that sells various souvenirs to tourist.</i></span><br />
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<i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Passenger ship that was also in port during our call carries tourist that makes the economy at Freeport vibrant.</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>More souvenirs can be found in the Market place including beach towels.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>The place never runs out of amenities available during day time only.</i></span></div>
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<i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Now, I know why the place is a favorite vacation spot in the Carribbean. It is indeed a good place to do R and R.</i></div>
Eigh Tiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11767578150610310027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271456677725214354.post-40860604759670583122014-01-10T20:33:00.000+08:002014-08-21T08:39:32.359+08:00A Walk To Remember at Charleston, SA<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><b>Does it sound like a favorite movie title?</b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><b>For someone who visited the place for only a couple of hours, seeing all the tourist spots is quite a challenge.</b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><b>However, a few minutes of stop-over at the Waterfront park is an afternoon delight.</b></i></span><br />
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Our time spent ashore in Charleston, South Carolina is our way of saying "Cheers to life, one port at a time".</b></i></span></div>
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Eigh Tiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11767578150610310027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271456677725214354.post-69740759576796134362013-09-01T11:42:00.003+08:002013-09-04T06:56:27.906+08:00Coffee Cup<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Susan Gale said that "Old memories are like coffee with cream and sugar, when stirred both can become mellow and sweet. "</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>How I missed having a good cup of coffee from <b> </b>Starbucks with a special someone who is willing and able to get me one especially on a gloomy Sunday. :(</i></span></div>
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