Why Retire in the Philippines/Marinduque Vacations: New and Old House Decorations for 2020

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, January 27, 2020

New and Old House Decorations for 2020


Enjoying Our Electric Fire Log this Season

With Christmas Decoration gone, our house lacks color and vibrancy. So, I added a few touches to our old decor, so the house looks fresh and new.

Here are some of the photos of our 2020 house decor including air plants-( Birthday and Christmas gifts from Ditas and Carenna) and succulents (from Alix Katague).


Air Plants and Succulents in our Living Room


One of My Orchids are in Bloom_Living Room Picture Window


Piano Decor of Marble Eggs from Romblon


Naked Lady with Snake Gold Crown for Accent


Corner Wood Sculpture to Accent the Fire Place

Wood Horse Carving with Accent


Our Kitchen Window Simple Decor


Computer Room Window

Computer Room Albums and Grand Kids Photo


Master Bath and Chinese New Year Decor

Master Bath Photo and Me

Mini Lamp highlights one of Macrine's doll collection


Philippine Ant Eater Displayed in the Glass Case


Rattlesnake Ash Tray with her Four marble Eggs


Collection of Coffee Books and Honor Plaques


Small Christmas Tree for the Whole year Display( no lights)

Meanwhile enjoy Kulas(Becoming Filipino) trip to the underground river cave in Marinduque(not Palawan)

https://www.facebook.com/becomingfilipino/videos/2649484685278959/

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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