Why Retire in the Philippines/Marinduque Vacations: Recent Activities and Some Photo News This Week

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

Friday, August 16, 2024

Recent Activities and Some Photo News This Week

Writing, Dancing, Singing and Talking ( Lecture and Public Speaking), I have done numerous times in my life but I have never painted in my Life. Yesterday was my first time I did Watercolor Painting. My creation looks like a work of a 5-year old kid, but I am super proud I did it. I know I could have improved it, by edging and spending more time on it, but I was not encourage when I saw the beautiful creations of my semi- professional fellow residents here at THD.

My First Watercolor Creation-Peaches And Nectarines

I enjoyed this 30 minutes of Activity Here at THD, yesterday afternoon.

Watercolor Painting is one of the activity hosted by our capable Activity Coordinator, Cidney Carbah. Thank you, Cidney for guiding me on my first water color creation here in Planet Earth. It looks like a creation of a 5-year old kid, but I am happy since this was my first time. I was surprise I enjoyed this 30- minutes activity here at THD. There were ten fellow residents who participated. A few of them were experienced and their paintings were beautiful and looks very professional compared to mine. But as they say never compare yourself to others and just enjoy the moment.

The second activity was the Clever Word Games, last Wednesday at the Activity Room at 11AM (see phots above). This Activity was also hosted by our charming and super efficient Activity Coordinator, Cidney Carbah.

Meanwhile, I took the following photos of the Kitchen Crew during Alberto Alvarez first day of work. Again, Welcome Alberto. Note that the Take Out Lunches are getting ready to be pick up or delivered.

Fresh Produce for Our Dinner tonite.

Meanwhile, I found these two photos from my album last year that I do not remember posting at all

My Three D's - Ditas, Dodie, Me and Dinah- Photo Taken September, 2023, Portland, OR

Enjoying a Glass of white wine During Dinner Time at Newton, August, 2023

Lastly, Good News-Covid Cases has stabilized to about 4 residents from 10. But Be Aware that it is not over. Take Paxlovid as early as you can if you have Covid!

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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