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Dako Island by Gratitude Journal on May 21, 2012I was excited but was also mumbling prayers while our boat cruised from Guyam Island to our next stop: Dako Island. It really didn't help knowing that we were out in the open sea near the Philippine Deep. Haha! Scaredy-cat! Dako Island is bigge...

Guyam Island by Gratitude Journal on May 21, 2012After attending a town fiesta in Siargao where we had lunch, we went to an island hopping trip. Following are pictures and commentaries: The boys eagerly wait for the rest of our group to board Here is part of the group fronting our cousin...

Gen. Luna - A Reacquaintance by Gratitude Journal on May 17, 2012My mother is from an island in the northeastern tip of Mindanao, called Siargao Island, from a town called Gen. Luna. The last time we've been to the place was a long time ago in 1997. And I was curious to see how much it has changed since then. So...

Happy Mothers On Their Special Day by Gratitude Journal on May 16, 2012This mom, with her precious boys, was extra happy on Mothers' Day... ... because there were 3 other special moms celebrating with her. Junnie and his family and parents-in-law flew in to Cebu on Mothers' Day weekend. We celebrated in advance a...

A Not So Secret Destination by Gratitude Journal on May 16, 2012I love summer breaks. It's the biggest block of free time in a year when we get to see places with family without eating up school time. After our Hongkong / Macau trip and a few days stopover in Manila, which I chronicled here... After Two Yea...

Manila Stopover by Gratitude Journal on May 15, 2012We had a few days to spend in Manila after our HK-Macau trip. It was the best time to cool down, see places we haven't been to and meet up with relatives before flying back to Cebu. Perfect timing, as well, that Junnie and his family j...

Macau Sightseeing by Gratitude Journal on May 14, 2012Before bidding Kowloon Island adieu, we had one more breakfast at Cafe de Coral. As usual, the food didn't disappoint and Jerry was the happiest camper of all. LOL. No wonder this is a favorite resto of many. We were filled enough for another day...

What Remained of Day 2 by Gratitude Journal on May 10, 2012Our day 2 didn't stop at Disneyland. After taking a cab from Hollywood Hotel to a smaller hotel in Kowloon Island where we stayed for 2 nights, we still had enough time and energy to spare for going around Kowloon/Hong Kong until nightfall. Aroun...

Shopping and Xiao Long Bao by Gratitude Journal on May 10, 2012If there's anything positive about the hotel we were staying at (hehe...), it is its proximity to the shopping area. Day 3 was reserved for a little bit of shopping and xiao long bao. After a relaxed breakfast at Cafe de Coral, which was a few step...

Day 2: Checking Out Toy Story Land by Gratitude Journal on May 6, 2012According to it's official website, Hong Kong Disneyland first opened Toy Story Land last November 2011. Perfect timing for Jake... It is relatively new so we planned to check it out first on our second day at the park. Pics of some of the rides...