MAN MADE RICE TERRACES

From afar they look like ribbons. The Ifugaos of the Mt.Province on the Northern part of the Philippines carved these on the sides of the mountains. In the olden times they had no machineries and no Engineers

from the Universities. Yet, the locals here were able to build a rice farm. How they produce the water and

how they design their water system is not a mystery but ingenious. It is vast that according to some books

if  those were connected the length is much much more than enough to circulate the globe if not double.

What on Earth Am I Here For?

     Of course, these recommendations often lead to great success. You can usually succeed in reaching a goal if you put your mind to it. But being successful and fulfilling your life's purpose are not at all the same issue! You could reach all your personal goals, becoming a raving success by the world's standard. and still miss the purposes for which God created you. You need more than self-help advice. The Bible says, "Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding yourself, your true self."
     (From the book: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren)

What on Earth Am I Here For?

     I have read many books that suggest ways to discover the purpose of my life. All of them could be classified as "self-help" books because they approach the subject from a self-centered viewpoint. Self-help books, even Christian ones usually offer the same predictable steps to finding your life's purpose: Consider
your dreams. Clarify your values. Set some goals. Figure out what you are good at. Aim high. Go for it! Be
disciplined. Believe you can achieve your goals. Involve others. Never give up.
     (From the book: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren; page19)

What on Earth Am I Here For?

     Many people try to use God for their own self-actualization, but that is a reversal of nature and is doomed
to failure. You were made for God, not vice versa, and life is about letting God use you for his purposes, not your using him for your own purpose. The Bible says,"Obsession with self in these matters is a dead end;
 attention to God leads us out into the open, into a spacious, free life,"
     (From the book: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren)

What on Earth Am I Here For?

     I once got lost in the mountains. When I stopped to ask for directions to the campsite, I was told," You
can't get there from here. You must start from the other side of the mountain!" In the same way,you cannot arrive at your life's purpose by starting with a focus on yourself. You must begin with god, your Creator.
You exist only because God wills it that you exist. You were made by God and for God--and until you
understand that, life will never make sense. It is only in God that we discover our origin, our identity, our meaning, our purpose, our significance, and our destiny. Every other path leads to a dead end.
     (From the book: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren)

What on Earth Am I Here For?

     Contrary to what many popular books, movies, and seminars tell you, you won't discover your life's meaning by looking within yourself. You've probably tried that already. You didn't creat yourself, so there
is no way you can tell yourself what you were created for! If I handed you an invention you had never seen before, you wouldn't know its purpose, and the invention itself wouldn't be able to tell you either. Only the creator or the owner's manual could reveal its purpose.
     (From the book:The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren)

Weary and Tired?

                                                Take Time to Smell The Flowers today...

Prince Charming

The one who took this photo just recently is a sister in Christ and a friend. I was at this country about 26 years ago and because my younger sister at home was studying  frogs during her premedical school years
I ended running after this thing with another close friend! My, that was hilarious and we never caught one.
In fact we nearly fell to the lake where these were mostly found!My question is can you tell how big this creature is?

His Eye is on the Sparrow

This reminds me of a favorite song that says: "Why should I feel discourage..when His eye is on the sparrow
and I know He watches me." It continues with,"I sing because I'm happy, I sing because I'm free...for His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."

Berries..Strawberries for that matter!

When I was very young I first saw a first hand farm of strawberries on the mountains. We actually bought
some and enjoyed the juicy fruit while climbing the winding roads. Later in life I've read that these fruit is
very good and is the solution for dizziness when altitudes are very high. No wonder I first saw these on those mountain tops..I wonder if they know why these thrives on such steep mountain sides?

What on Earth Am I Here For?

     The search for the purpose of life has puzzled people for thousands of years. That's because we typically
begin at the wrong starting point--ourselves. We ask self-centered questions like What I want to be? What should I do with my life? What are my goals,my ambitions,my dreams for my future? But focusing on ourselves will never reveal our life's purpose. The Bible says, "It is God who directs the lives of his creatures; everyone's life is in his power."
     (From the book The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren)

The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren

     It's not about you.
     The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness. It's far greater than your family, your career, or even your wildest dreams and ambitions.
If you want to know why you were placed on this planet, you must begin with God. You were born by
his purpose and for his purpose.
     (copied from page 17 of above book)

The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren

Unless you assume a God, the question of life's purpose is meaningless(Bertrand Russell,atheist)
                                                                                                       (from page 17 of above book)

The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren

                                                   It All Starts with God
     For everything,absolutely everything,above and below,visible and invisible,...everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him. Colosssians 1:16
                                                                                                                            (copied from page 17)

OCEAN'S DOORS AND PASSAGES

CAVING.BOATING.SCUBA DIVING.The all in one expedition and only here!

ISLAND ROCKS

These gigantic living rocks and more. The Diver's Domain for all times.

High Walls on Water's Edge

Just plain awesome to behold.

Island Hopping at the Hundred Islands

Only in the Philippine Islands. See that boat? Now imagine yourself right on board on your swim suit/gears!

Touches of greens, blues,yellows and more

Banana Boat Ride in Paradise

Aquatic Blue Aquatic Green Aquatic Pink

Everything AQUATIC for all the aquatic people in the world...this is your place.

Crystal Blue

Crystal blue and crystal clear..this is a delight that keeps delighting our senses.

AUTHENTIC GOES WITH MAJESTIC

Authentic cuisine are sometimes called majestic by those whose palates knows what delicious food taste.

My! It's A Holiday!!

Such a holiday..terrific holiday! This very special sweets always makes my holiday great. Have some fun and
sweets for a  holiday treat.

Citrus Tree and the Meadows

Does this ring a bell? It does in many ways is it? Nice and cool. Pretty and simple. Relaxing. Rejuvenating.

One Rose Flower and one foot

It just happened that my foot showed..I stood overlooking the green broad meadows. This reminds me of taking a similar photograph 35 years ago with my little nephew and the rose as a subject.

Lemon Tree Very Pretty...

Just being under this lemon tree gets you the feeling of a grand holiday..dreaming of good and happy things.

Boats Here and There

Just grand,grand,grand holiday! Yes, it has to be the crystal clear blue waters that makes it so mesmerizing.

THE VINTA IN ZAMBOANGA AND SULO

Sail boats like these are very common in the Southern part of the country since time immemorial until today.
They depict the rich cultural diversity the country is blessed with. They are quite an attraction to tourists and locals alike.

FASTCRAFT OR FAST BOATS as mode of TRANSPORT

THESE BOATS OR SHIPS ARE THE COMMON CARRIERS FOR PASSENGERS PLYING FROM
ONE CITY  TO ANOTHER. WE USE TO DESCRIBE THEM AS" IT'S LIKE RIDING AN AIRPLANE ONLY YOU ARE FLOATING AT SEA" ,BECAUSE IT IS SWIFT AND QUIET AND SPOTLESS CLEAN.

Fishing Holiday

Philippine seas abounds with fishes as the country is composed of seven thousand and one hunderd seven
(7,107) islands in the tropics. Life here is almost always related to the sea waters. Boating,sailing,fishing,
diving,swimming, and island hopping are the common by words especially for those near the seashores.Boats and ships of all sizes, design, make and model are countless that there's no telling how many there are or where they are with a country of around a hundred(100)million people.Holidays on Sails should be very fascinating indeed.

Another Picture of a Rewarding Holiday

Street kids! You can teach them songs.You can teach them language. You can teach them the Word of God.You can feed them. You can talk and giggle with them.You can just play with them. They are easy to be with. They are fun. They are caring and loving. Every minute you spend with and for them are not only worth your while but an investment with eternal value. Something that is worth more than silver and gold.

Holidays and Mission Trips

Truth is there are so many faces of Holidays. It actually depends on how you want to have it or how you want to spend it. There are honestly many options. One is going on a Mission. Your investment will amaze
you as it has great rewards for yourself and for those lives you touch. As life is short it's wise to make use of it wisely. Holidaying with a purpose can be relaxing as well as rewarding.

Travel for business and pleasure

Business lunch,something that is just right. The food, excellent to the taste buds. The place, very accessible
and quite posh. Always end up having table conferences here while enjoying a sumptuous lunch. Business
holidays are actually very rewarding.

Rooftop Grill and Barbeque so Yummy

You are actually having dinner on an open space 15th floor! The food superb. The whole world around you it seems. You linger until late. Meaty conversations feed your innermost being. Satisfaction.

Hotel Guest Services of Excellence

They are polite. They don't make noise. They don't knock at your door unnecessarily. They clean when you are away. They don't ask too many questions. They smell good and are neat. They support each other. The
atmosphere is excellent so vital for a fine holiday.

Foyers and Lounges

Just sitting here reading the morning morning paper is already filling for me. Spent times waiting for someone from this vantage view. With the WIFI and corfortable corner seat it's one of those cosy day on holidays.

Daily Buffet Breakfast

We love to sleep in on our holidays..but this very inviting buffet breakfast  makes everyone it seems to me to get up early! Oh, food so good can't find the right words to describe it,just the beginning of another awesome day.

Arrival and Reception

This matters. Travelers would feel relieved when upon arrival the reception is welcoming and efficient. It would somehow set the tone of a wholesome holiday.

Day by day at this serene and blissful sea

Siesta time, so peaceful and quiet..everyone just taking their time enjoying the calm of day.

Cool Place,Cool Breeze

Just a quiet family time on a Sunday afternoon..

Bird Watching Right at the Nearest Beach Resort

This Resort is only 15 minutes drive from the safest International Airport in the world(reason it is safe is that it is on an island,the seas are part of the airport itself). White sands and chain of resorts to choose from at it's best! The little boy is bird watching,couldn't take his eyes off from a chirping bird he's been following for quite some time.

Your Own Watch Tower Overlooking the Sea

Your Second Home Away from Home..spacious,comfortable and affordable.

Scuba Diving School and more

One stop shop for divers and all..

Tropical Outdoor Park Evenings

A walk with your love ones just to get the feel of the hustles and bustles of night life nibbling nuts and drinking
frozen soda while viewing the super large screen. Exhilarating and relaxing at the same time.

Water Sports! Water Sports! Water Sports!

Diver's Paradise..sea corals and sea anemones