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Want to restore a 40-year-old decoration to its former glory? Try these simple, safe cleaning tricks that won’t damage the finish.

Have you ever seen a decoration your parents kept, carrying it with them from another country or a previous marriage? Carmina realized that parents often hold onto items they've purchased in the past. While browsing Greenhill's shopping center, she stepped into  Mystic Gems by Bensani and saw so many nostalgic items that reminded her of growing up.  I pointed out to Mom Violy that she had a similar crystal tree decoration at home. She said it was forty years old and already dirty. The saleslady explained it could be cleaned easily with soap and water. Carmina decided to take Mom Violy home and bring the crystal tree decoration with her. Mom Violy questioned why she was taking it, and I said I would clean it and return it.  I noticed Mom Violy had placed planting seeds inside the decoration, for reasons I didn’t understand. Before cleaning it, I checked online to see what was needed, knowing its value. I placed a towel underneath, prepared a plastic container with dishwas...

Day 2: Stop # 2 Morong Beach, Sabtang, Batanes

Time to take a picture at the Morong Beach you can choose to wear your swimsuit underneath your clothes or wear something else to pose.

Day 2: Returning Back to the Main land in Basco, Batanes

I have a photobomber in my background smiling at the camera he is in a separate tour group from us with his girlfriend. 😂 I didn't know he was smiling at the groupie selfie picture oh well you learn from happiness from other people. Back from our hotel and taking a walk around the neighborhood before we get ready for the next day for our next adventure.

Day 2: Stop # 5 Savidug Beach, Basco, Batanes

Coconut crab is the popular seafood in Basco, Batanes it is very  delicious. Fried Camote Fries Lunch with our new friends from our tour It is time to head back to the port and return to our main land until than see you some day.

Day 2: Stop # 4 Ivantan Fortress and Savidug Idjang Rock Fortress

This is a great opportunity to dress up in an Ivantan headgear there is a fee is PHP 100.00 ($4.00) to try on the costume all prices may change upon prior notice. Selfie My new friend took this when I was taking our selfie picture together with my mom and Tita Edna. You never know who is watching you taking pictures although I find this cool. My new friend took  The kissing stone :

Day 2: Stop # 3 Barrio Savidug and St.Thomas Church in Basco, Batanes

Walking around Barrio Savidug and taking some pictures until we reach the St. Thomas Church. St. Thomas Church