Happy Graduation Kids!

Me with my eldest daughter Audrey and son Alfred on their graduation night

More pictures from the World Bazaar - Bahay Kubo

Christmas themed bahay kubo


Filled with real bright red poinsettias


Filipino-themed entrance of the World Bazaar


Thanks to our photographer - Azrael

I bring forth pearls from the South

In Zamboanga, there are several natural pearls turned into accessories.



I bought plenty as pasalubong for my relatives, including a free bracelet from the vendor.


My cousin Sally is a collector and also her friend, Len from Cebu.


To test the authenticity of pearls, Sally just had to bite into each bud.


Black sea pearls when worn

Pictures from Mall of Asia

Shopping, free dinner with bloggers, watched fireworks, and enjoyed a foot and back massage at Foot for the Gods.



5 minute fireworks display at San Miguel by the Bay Park


With my beautiful niece, Lace


Met Santa Claus


Christmas is everywhere in the Philippines! These are dancing puppets at the activity center beside the giant Christmas tree.

More photos at:
http://lacellanora.multiply.com/photos/album/123/Tito_Emboy_in_Mall_of_Asia

Monster Lobsters

I got these lobsters fresh from Zamboanga. When I arrived in Bacoor, Sally steamed them for lunch. Yummy!



Now they are ready to eat!

Merry Christmas at Bacoor

Merry Christmas from me and my cousin Sally!


Her house if full of Christmas decors. Spot the snowman!


Posing around the Christmas tree.


I am really very tall! ho-ho-ho

World Bazaar Festival

Chaotic and busy shopping lanes, can you find me?


Photo op at the lobby


Resting at the food area where I ate my Sisig!

More photos at:
http://popazrael.multiply.com/photos/album/1162/9th_World_Bazaar_Festival_2009_WTC_day_2

More Food at SM Bacoor

My order at Gerry's Grill, Batchoy

Looking for Alfred's iPod led to a hearty lunch at Gerry's Grill.


Me with cousin, Sally


Sally with daughter, Lace


Super sour Sinigang na Bangus


Rich and tasty Tahong

Then, we looked for pasalubong for Cora at Celine.



Lace brought Anya books and legends.





Then, off to the grocery to get my Tempura Sauce and Tocino mix to try back in Cragieburn.

Dinner with my relatives in Cavite

Here are photos from my dinner at Bacoor, Cavite with relatives Au and her son Bim. Also with Sally, her two kids Lace (plus Azrael) and Liza, and her siblings Yeyey and Gigi with her husband, Christian.



Sally prepared a sumptious feast of sweet and sour Lapu Lapu, which I brought fresh from Zamboanga. We also ate the Peking duck we bought from the World Bazaar. Christian cooked Ampalaya with ground beef.


Lace, Christian, Gigi, Yeyey and Me

Au brought delicious boneless bangus with tomato fillings and for dessert, sapin-sapin.


With Au and son, Bim