Why Retire in the Philippines/Marinduque Vacations: Yuka Jambalos Maeda Chilen Baby Shower

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

Sunday, August 18, 2019

Yuka Jambalos Maeda Chilen Baby Shower

Macrine Jambalos Clan at the Katague Residence, August 17, 2019

Yesterday the Jambalos clan had a mini reunion celebrating a baby shower for Yuka-oldest daughter of Jean Jambalos Maeda here in Fair Oaks. Charo and her two children( Carlos Avila and Zehara were able to attend. Ella and son Adrian (from Washington DC), Fe's youngest daughter were also present.

Elaine Lazarte Chalfin oldest daughter of Fe and assisted by Ditas coordinated the baby shower party. Italian Food(Lanie) and Sushi and Cake(Ditas) were catered. The Italian food and sushi were very delicious. The following photos recorded this happy occasion. It will be Jean's first grandchild (boy).

The Cake

The Four Sisters- Macrine, Fe, Jean and Charro ( Angie Jambalos Aulds in the background).

The Italian Dishes and Sushi

The Celebrant (Yuka), Carenna and organizer Elaine and Alex Chalfin ( Mitch Maeda - Jean's hubby in the background)

Carenna, Ditas and Macrine and Leticia Constancio ( Macrine's caretaker for the day)

Macrine, Jean, Fe, Ditas,Carenna and Letty Constancio.

First Cousin Angie Aulds with hubby Jim and Fe

Charro and son Carlos ( the Pianist) from the East Coast

The Jambalos Clan and all the Party Goer except for Chris-Zehara's husband (Chris who was in the BR break)-first time we met Chris.

Cutting the Cake-Yuka,Yuri, Lanie, Zehara and hubby Chris( at background)

Ella and the Kids-Wesley, Samantha and Adrian( cut off)

Lanie and Mom-Fe

Angie Jambalos Aulds and Alex Chilen-Yuka husband

Ditas and Carenna

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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