Aling Taleng’s Halo Halo

When we had a resort visit for our company outing, we passed by Pagsanjan. It was a very hot afternoon and we craved for cold drinks. Along the way, we had been seeing  numerous signs of “Aling Taleng’s Halo Halo (This way >)”

So we decided to look for Aling Taleng.

But the halo halo place was tagged “Since 1933”, so we just looked for the place itself. >_<

The halo halo place was not located along the highway, but the signs will lead you there. It is near the notable welcome arc of Pagsanjan.

There were several people inside as private vehicles were also parked outside the place.

We ordered shing-a-ling and cones while waiting for our order.

The halo-halo looked special, it was tasty for me. (But my friends thought it was not as impressive as the halo halo in Razon’s)

What’s special in this signature Pagsanjan  halo halo is that instead of a scoop of ice cream or a piece of  leche flan on top, it is topped with ‘kundol‘ or winter melon. I was intrigued as it was my first time to eat this kundol, well they said, in form of ‘kundol candy’. I have just heard that in the infamous ‘Bahay Kubo.’

The residents of Pagsanjan assures you to stop by Aling Taleng’s Halo halo. It’s indeed a treat for everybody. I would rate it three stars out of five.

Drink. Eat. Rest.

What do we do in drinking sessions?

Do I need to say more?

1) San Miguel beer. 2) Beer in a glass. 3) Two glasses, first for the beer and the other for the chaser – iced tea. 4) Fresh lumpia. 5) Lugaw (rice porridge food), tokwa at baboy and lumpia. 6) Our toy ‘Undoy’ taking a rest. 

Photos taken by Ryan ‘Puge’ Bello.

Edited by Zen.

Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above

Summer Flowers

Summer is around once again. Time to go relax and unwind on different places in the country. I have read in a tweet that Instagram became a brochure of beaches and summer getaway places recently. As for me, I have no instagram account yet (but I will have one, very soon, yey!); but I love to take photos using my digital cameras.

It is indeed a challenge to take pictures of stuff. It did not discourage me that I have no advanced type of camera. It was fun to take these photos of colorful flowers from the summer capital of the Philippines, Baguio City!

The photos were taken with Olympus Digital Camera FE-220 – 7.1 megapixel and edited by Zen.

 

The next set of photos were shot by my friend Zyra, with the same camera also. She was the one who encouraged me to be adventurous in taking photos though I have only a digital camera. By the way, I edited the rest.

So there you go. I hope you enjoyed looking at those flowers. Have a nice summer day!

Weekly Photo Challenge: Color

Define Scrap

I asked my students to do a simple project. I said that they should do the project more of a “scrapbook” style; meaning they can do it with some styles or designs.

One of my students do know how to do this. I was fascinated by his work. It’s more of a scrap style recycled.

The student used screws, simcard, safety pins, buttons, keys and others. I admired the student (engineering) who did this work. He sure knows how to recycle.

Kisses Anyone?

Happiness is like a kiss – it feels best when you give it to someone else.  ~Author Unknown

Kisses are always sweet. Specially when shared with special people, and a special someone. What’s taking him so long? ahehe. I’ll just wait. ♥

(1) Ryan and a face statue in Baguio. (2) I bet you want to.. (3) Kisses anyone? 

Weekly Photo Challenge: Kiss

Valentine Blues

A photo I shot in Baguio.“I will love you every step of the way.”

#Valentine’sDay

Food Trippin’ Tomorrow

These are the food that I dare myself to eat tomorrow. (Since I have controlled myself in eating some of these once in a while.. )

Some of the food I listed below would be of easy access tomorrow, however, the others would be a challenge.

1.  Cake. Oh sweet cake. 

2. Ice cream. Not that a fan of ice cream, but oh well. Maybe a spoon will do. No, not the spoon! A scoop rather. >_<

3.  Spaghetti. Since I was a child, one of my all time favorites.

4.  (Pansit) Palabok. It will depend on who prepared it.

5.  Taho. And just how am I going to search for one? 

6.  Pansit. As usual “pampahaba ng buhay” and stuff.

7.  Chocolate. If there’s none available, I’d go for Flat Tops!

8.  Hotdog. Yeah, as in hotdog in stick with marshmallow. That stuff you prepare on kiddie Pinoy birthdays.

9.  Banana. My favorite fruit.

10.  Puto. I don’t know.

11. Any food prepared by my Nanay. And this… is a MUST.

Wow, I thank God for these creations.

Love of Service

“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”

~Mother Teresa

Allotting time in doing service to community is one of the things that, I am proud to say, I do. As I have been with a non-government organization, I have seen different faces; and, different smiles that were brought to these different faces.

It is indeed a joy to see them. That in the small things that we can do, they could a mean a lot to others.

Photos taken from Rotaract San Pedro East Projects: (1) Young Once at Tahanan ni Maria 2011 (2) Big Ate Kuya 2012 (3) Step Up at Paradise day care 2012 (4) Brushing 101 at Paradise day care 2012 (5) Lapis at Papel 2013.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Love

Nature Beyond

“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.”

~William Shakespeare~

Everything about nature, makes me feel heavenly. I am thankful as God shares this wonderful creation to us, real treat for the human eyes. And when I photograph them, I look as far as my eyes can see. The beauty of nature is indeed infinite.

When I look at the first photo, I see the proportion of ‘heaven earth’, and the horizon. The sea looks very calm.

On the second photo, I was just aiming for the tree, but the skies were amazing also at the background. Lucky shot using my cellphone.

For the third photo, it seems your eyes will make you say ‘there’s more inside’.

The last photo is my favorite; accidental shot.. well, you get the picture!

There are even more delights that the nature can give. It is up to us on how we are going to love, appreciate and most importantly, protect it.

(Photos were taken at 1) Laiya, Batangas 2) Lobo, Batangas 3) Underground River, Palawan 4) Puerto Galera. It’s More Fun in The Philippines!)

Weekly Photo Challenge: Beyond

Illumination

 

“Freedom of thought is best promoted by the gradual illumination of men’s minds which follows from the advance of science.”

- Charles Darwin

Lights are a delight to take pictures of. The lights bring the darkness of the night a sort of ‘art’. Using my digital camera, I took these photos of: (1) Christmas tree (2) water fountain and (3) the night streets. All were taken at SM Mall of Asia, Philippines.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Illumination