Why Retire in the Philippines/Marinduque Vacations: Celebration of Life (Via Photos): Macrine Nieva Jambalos Katague-Part 3

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

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Celebration of Life (Via Photos): Macrine Nieva Jambalos Katague-Part 3

This is Part 3- a continuation of celebration of life in memory of my wife, Macrine J Katague via photos ( 2003-2011):

Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii Vacation, with Ditas, Nick and Baby Carenna, 2003

Macrine 67th Birthday Party, Chateau Du Mer, Marinduque, March 26, 2003

Bonding Time with some of the Nieva Clan, Eastwood, Pasig City, 2003

Dinner Dance, Marinduque Association of Northern California, SFO, 2004

Butchart Gardens Tour, Victoria, BC, Canada, 2005

Dr. D'Wanie Katague Gregorio,MD ( my niece) visit to Marinduque, 2005

Marinduque International, Inc Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2005

In Front of the Fairmount Empress Hotel, Victoria, BC, Canada, 2005

University of the Philippines Chemistry Alumni Golden Jubilee Celebration, 2005

Macrine's 70th Birthday Party, Chateau Du Mer, Boac, Marinduque, 2006

Macrine and I helped in the distribution of Goods to Victims of Typhoon Reming in Mogpog, Marinduque, with the Bishop of Boac and others , 2006

Invitation to our Golden Wedding Anniversary, Boac, Marinduque,2007

Macrine and I chatting with Congressman Velasco during MI Medical Mission Dinner(hosted by him) in Torrijos, 2011

Macrine enjoying buffet dinner during MI Medical Mission, East Point Hotel, Boac, Marinduque, 2011

Meanwhile, enjoy Roy and Rosemary version of Hallelujah and theme from Cinema Paradiso

The six elements of Grief from my David Kessler Grief Counseling Workshop are as follows:

1. Community- Surround yourself with supporters and friends

2. Continue and Connect with your love one-via photos and other memories

3. Grief does not have to Define You

4. Threat yourself as your Best Friend and Kindness

5. Do not compare your Grief to Others

6. Count your Wins- Reading, blogging, Gardening or taking a shower is a win!

Romance By Anton Rubenstein

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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