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This is the provincial life like you've never seen before.
This is the provincial life like you've never seen before.
And so... we were there... again! This year was pretty challenging because it rained a whole lot... and I mean, A LOT!
The trip was pretty nasty, too. With all those 6-meter waves (exag!) that my mom and aunts decided not to go. But I survived nonetheless. I was going to bring my camera along during the procession but the rain was making me think twice, so I didn't risk it. Although there were people bringing their cams there, I thought maybe an umbrella was a far much better choice to carry. ;) Also, my mom insisted... so there.
The route of this year's procession was different.
We had to walk all the way to V. RAMA, B. Rodriguez, etc. when before we used to take a turn at P. del Rosario... Boy, did we burn major calories there! I practically collapsed after... and got blisters on my feet. The drugstore clerk said their Band-Aids were almost sold out by the time we went to buy some because so many people were asking for it.
By evening, we hit I.T. Park just because we were feeling our age. LOL! The taxi driver made snide remarks as we watched kids cross the street and he said, "Bantog ra uwanon ang Sinulog kay unsa man pod ning mga sinul-otan sa mga batan-on! Labi na nang tua sa Mango ron!" [No wonder it rains during the Sinulog because of what kids are wearing these days (referring to the girls)! Especially the ones in Mango tonight!] I couldn't help but laugh. Yeah, I can feel it. I am getting old because I, too, sometimes say those things. Tee hee! Especially because I don't wear such provocative clothes... do I? *bitter*
Too many parties all over Cebu last Saturday night. We had dinner at Ila Puti and then went to Patio Ecila (same place we were at last year) because it was pretty much age-appropriate for us. Plus the music can't be beat. Not too loud either. (OMG! I can't believe I'm saying these things. I'm starting to feel ancient. Haha!) No Embassy, no Loft for us. But did drop by Metro (which used to be Bravio) for some poker. ;)
Damn cold night, too. (What's up with my hands/arms?)
The rest of the weekend we slept, heard mass, shopped/window shopped, and watched movies. Didn't bother to watch the Mardi Gras because you could hardly drop a needle with all the traffic going on. Tsk. Also, I forgot to take pictures of the fireworks! *slaps forehead* Man, they were awesome! Maybe next year ;)
Anyway, thanks Sto. Niño! Although it rained the whole weekend and we got drenched, still we aren't down with any kind of sickness. VIVA! PIT SENYOR!
The great thing about living in Asia or the East for that matter is the food we get the chance to eat. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of weird but truly delectable viands available. One of these is the exotic food selection locally.
I don't know if I'd get in trouble with Animal Rights and be charged with animal cruelty, but that sort of thing isn't really a big issue around here... especially when it comes to FOOD! I haven't really done any research about it except ask around, but people seem to get away with hunting wild boars or catching turtles to eat... or even dogs for that matter. I think you guys have seen me feast on some of that over the years. ;)
But this week's menu is not the sort of thing you see every day. Well, I don't... and the last time I had one of these had been years actually.
What the heck is that?
To find out, read the rest of my blog in HERE.
http://bastaigatsikat.blogspot.com/2010/01/yuck-or-yum.html
As always, we celebrate Sinulog here in Ormoc City a week ahead of Cebu. So before we all head off to and make lugsong sa Sugbo, we get to shout Pit Senyor here in our own dakbayan first.
Full story and pictures in my blog »
http://bastaigatsikat.blogspot.com/2010/01/sinulog-festival-2010-ormoc-city.html
In the light of The Time Traveler's Wife (yes, I just watched it... finally!) and joining a Facebook group of my alma mater just 24 hours ago, I couldn't help but be bothered by something. I was feeling restless and I knew there was something missing... so I searched.
Lo and behold...
OMG. A letter.
What's this all about? Read the rest of the entry in my blog »
http://bastaigatsikat.blogspot.com/2010/01/back-to-future-letter-from-me.html
This is the provincial life like you've never seen before.