When most of your close friends are preoccupied with their life. There is always one friend who always stick around. Who can relate to you by helping each other. A form of friendship leading us to explore outside places we've never experience. Starting next week when the weather has no rain every once a week, we'll be going out to explore places within our area. Some area has an entrance fee for those experience not having cash flow can still go outside and see nature. Mary Ann had informed Carmina it has been ten years since she had last visited  La Mesa Eco Park . Carmina has never been there. It would be nice to have someone tour you around. La Mesa Eco Park is located inside a residential area up in the hills. Best to bring an identification showing you live in area of Quezon City to get a discount. The person will ask you what your address is upon paying at the cashier.  The cashier will give you a yellow ticket to redeem at the next person before entering the main La Mes...

Food trip with family who are visiting the Philippines. Those who have a lot of friends and love to explore within their reach. Can experience a food trip that serves pinoy food is to dine outside at Cusina De Parilla. My family had made reservations at  Cusina de Parilla . Cusina de Parilla is open restaurant where there is ceiling electric fan. No way to feel uneasy with a public restroom to use when dining. We all know open air is better for us. The server would give you a plate with one cup of rice if you had ordered some with your meal. The best seller is their Kansi Bulalo, Chopsuey, Pancit Canton and Classic Lumpia Shanghai. Some of the food we wanted to order was no longer available. My family also ordered the grilled chicken, Bicol Express and Crispy Pork Sisig.  We are too hungry Carmina didn't have a chance to take a picture of the Kansi Bulalo. I did have the time to take a picture of the surrounding while I was waiting for the food. If you're in the area of Angele...

The restaurant we often eat in Dampa Seaside is being renovated. Pia had approached us in the parking area. Pia noticed by the look of my face and informed that she is now working for Kainan Sa Balanghay. Pia brought us inside Kainan Sa Balanghay. Mom Violy began talking to Pia asking her to assist us to shop inside the public market. The family members who are visiting had informed us what they wanted to eat by looking at the menu. Pia had assisted us to the nearest public market purchase lobster, shrimp, squid and fish. They had suggested the best way to cook the lobster steam with hot chili sauce to dip. Butter and garlic cooked for the shrimp and crabs. Grilled pompano was served with grilled squid stuffed with tomatoes and onion dipping sauce was vinegar or soy sauce with calamansi. When you're a visitor they want to eat something combined with green mango, tomatoes and onion a popular salad in the Philippines usually dip with bagoong.  Calamari is something we usually get not...

For a very long time Mom Violy has been craving for Shanghai Fried Siopao. The first time we tried visiting the area it was closed after New Year's Eve. It is not that often we're in the area of Ongpin which is located in Manila off Binodo. Mom Violy found Carmina will be in the area of Roxas Boulevard. Mom Violy asked if she can be stopped by and see if  Shanghai Fried Siopao  was open. Mom Violy tried calling the phone number listed online. Yet she figures they might be too busy to answer the phone call. Mom Violy was able to see and make her purchases inquired how she can get hold of them. The person also informed us they also deliver by ordering directly in the Facebook. There is other food sold at the counter when you place your order. Carmina brought home one pack of pork Somai sold for one hundred pesos ($1.75). Carmina also bought one container of sweet potato for one hundred pesos. ($1.75)  After going home found out later it is tikoy kamote flavor it is actually...

Before Carmina had planned to do a live streaming with Mom Violy she had informed her once you've talked there is no way to edit it. 🤣 Mom Violy at first was quiet giving a heads up.  Carmina explained to Mom Violy she needs to start doing live streaming which is required for everyone who wants to ads on reels in their Facebook. It is a challenge we need to conquer even if we don't know what to discuss while having a live streaming. In the beginning Carmina informed Mom Violy she'll walk at the sky bridge since I was informed it was the only way to cross over to the other side. Mom Violy said, no. I'll just stay in the car. Carmina was preparing herself and began leaving the car. Mom Violy said, okay I'll go with you. I asked Mom Violy are you sure you'll be alright climbing the stairs up on the sky bridge.  It turns out Mom Violy came along with Carmina to explore.  Afterwards walking on Roxas Boulevard Carmina was looking for the entrance of  Manila Bay Walk ...