Why Retire in the Philippines/Marinduque Vacations: Celebration of Life(via photos): Macrine Nieva Jambalos Katague-Part 1

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

Monday, September 14, 2020

Celebration of Life(via photos): Macrine Nieva Jambalos Katague-Part 1

We are celebrating Macrine's life with photos from her early childhood up to August 10, 2020. This is a 4 part series with about 10 to 12 photos per episode. As they say, a picture is worth more than a thousand words. Here's Part 1(1938 to 1981). Posting these photos is part of my healing process.

Corregidor Island Tour, 1981

Macrine in Benguet, Mountain Province, Philippines, 1981

Macrine in front of Mount Mayon, Albay, 1981

Macrine enjoying Pagsanhan Falls, Laguna, 1981

Macrine with her nursing uniform and a coworker

Kona Village, Hawaiian Vacation, Hawaii,1979

Macrine's Nursing Graduation, Pinole, California, 1981

Citizenship Party, Modesto, California, 1972

Pandango Sa Ilaw-Dance of Lights, 1971

Other Social Activities, Modesto, California, 1972

Bridge Night- Sportmen of Stanislaus (SOS) County-1972

Macrine and Puchi ( her first cousin) Grand Terno Ball, SFO, 1974

Ditas Baptism with Ninang and Ninong, Gladstone, Missouri, 1965

Macrine and the 3 D's with Baby Sitter, Gladstone, Missouri, 1966

Hamilton Heights Swim and Country Club, Gladstone, Missouri, 1967

Trip to the Philippines, Manila Hotel Dining Room, 1970

Sister Guia -Admission to the Cenacle Sisters, Warrenville, Illinois, 1962

The Bernardo Jambalos,Jr Family, Boac. Marinduque, May 8, 1957

Our Wedding Entourage, Boac, Marinduque, Philippines, 1957

University of the Philippines Student Catholic Action with Fr Delaney, 1952

Macrine and her sister Guia, 1938

Meanwhile, enjoy these 2 pieces of music- favorites of Macrine

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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