Why Retire in the Philippines/Marinduque Vacations: 1991-1992: Photo Trip Down Memory Lane-London and Bath, England

Planning to Retire Soon!

If you are planning to retire in the Philippines soon, I suggest you visit several excellent websites on pro's and cons of retiring in the Philippines. However if you want to retire in the provinces, where life is simple, standard of living cheaper, less traffic congestion and pollution, availability of fresh seafood and vegetables compared to the big cities, my island province is the place for you! If this is your first time in my site, welcome. Some of the photos and videos on this site, I do not own. However, I have no intention on the infringement of your copyrights. The photo above is the front yard of Chateau Du Mer- Our Retirement Home in Boac, Marinduque, Philippines

Saturday, July 12, 2014

1991-1992: Photo Trip Down Memory Lane-London and Bath, England

My second year with FDA with colleagues Dr Nahid Rejali Moktari( formerly from Iran) and Mr. Erne Pappas ( Greek ancestry), 1991

Me and Ernie Pappas, the first FDA employee that welcome me with open arms and a friendly(?) gesture, calling me a "whippersnapper*".( see definition of whippersnapper below)

Baby Ian Katague King with Lolo and Lola-Ian is our first grandson, 1991

Ian with Lolo, San Diego, California, 1991

Yong Nieva and Debbie with Marla and Miquel, San Bruno, California, 1991

Baby Ian with Mama Dinah Katague King. 1992

During Ian Baptism, 1992

We hold on to the antique buffet( right photo) until 2002 and even transported it to Maryland from California at FDA expense. But when I retired we decided to sell it to the buyers of our home in Hammonton Rd including our living room furniture so we do not have to pay a coast to coast shipping expense.

Trip to London to attend the football game of the 49'niners vs the Redskins, 1992

Trip to Bath, England, 1992

The London Theatre District- On our way to watch a London Broadway Musical-Miss Saigon

*: a young person who annoys older people by being very confident and acting like someone important

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Fruit Trees in the Gardens of Chateau Du Mer

The Mango Tree-I have three varieties in my Garden-The Indian, Guimaras and Carabao Mangoes My caretaker/gardener informed me last month that due to the El Nino drought in Marinduque, two of my Durian trees died in spite of his vigilant watering. One of the tree was attacked by insects that looks like a big fly but yellowish in color that sucks the sap of the seedling. The roots of the other tree was attacked by ants residing in the soil. However, my other fruit trees, the rambutans( 2), the lanzones(2) and the jack fruits ( 2) trees are doing well. The above eight fruit trees were given to me by Retired General Recaredo Sarmiento of Boac and Lucena., about three years ago. General Sarmiento is the “atid” of my wife. “Atid” is the colloquial term for brother. Evidently, Macrine's father, the late Bernardo Jambalos was the Godfather of General Sarmiento during his baptism and comfirmation. Gen Sarmiento's hobby is orchard planting, reforestation and farming. The other fruit trees in my garden are guayabanos, cashew, avocados, starapples, duhats, ates, guavas, mangoes( 3 varieties) and papayas as well as several varieties of bananas . Of the above fruit trees, my favorite is the guayabanos, also known as soursop tree known for its anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties . The following are photos of the fruit trees. The Durian photo is from the web. Note that it almost look like a jack fruit tree, except that the leaves are bigger and shiny. My desire is to have a passion fruit tree in the near future. You are welcome to visit my orchard and flower gardens any time, if perchance you are in the vicinity of The Chateau Du Mer Beach Resort and Conference Center.

The Rambutan Tree and Fruits

The Lanzone Tree and Fruits

The Jack Fruit Tree

The Durian Fruit Tree