Why Retire in the Philippines/Marinduque Vacations: Two More Books from My Blogs Published

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

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Two More Books from My Blogs Published

💚💚Batman and Robin-My current two apartment mates- They kept me active and wakes me up at the same time in the morning

The Four D's ( Ditas, Dodie, David E (RIP) and Dinah) and Me at Ian's King Wedding November, 2021

I was so happy with the first book of photos and articles from my blog in 2023 that arrived a few months ago,

https://planningtovisitthephilippines.blogspot.com/2024/01/my-2023-blog-book-has-arrived.html

that I ordered two more books from www.mysocialbook.com. The first book is the highlights of photos and articles in my blog for the year 2021-2022 and the second book is from January 2023 to January 2024. Here are some sample pages from the 2022 year book. My apology for not able to rotate the photos for better viewing.

Modeling My Batman Sweat Shirt

Empanada and other Pinoy Dishes

My Purple Okra Harvest- from My Backyard Garden, Fair Oaks, CA

Bitter Melon (Ampalaya) also from My Garden. Fair Oaks, CA

Summary of Photos for 2022

Here's sample of photos and pages from the Year 2023-2024

Playing Mahjong and my Dinugu-an ( Pork Blood Stew) and Fried Fish ( Pompano) Dinner

Macrine and I - our Photo Crystal -the Original Photo versus the Finished Photo

The Katague Clan- All White Party during my 88th Birthday Party-Dungeness Crabs Served

Here's my favorite quote on Memoirs Writing:

“Memoirs are the backstairs of history.” “Inside each of us is a natural-born storyteller, waiting to be released.” “Memories too often die with their owner, and time too often surprises us by running out.” “After nourishment, shelter, and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.”

Meanwhile, Did You Know? 

The Philippines, with its bustling cities and diverse islands, is the 12th most populous country globally. This means its population size even surpasses some of the world’s largest countries in terms of land area, like Japan and Russia! With over 113 million people packed into a land area that ranks just 73rd in size, the country is one of the densest, making its cities vibrant but often crowded. The islands’ mix of urban centers and rural areas results in a unique demographic blend, contributing to a rich tapestry of cultures and languages.

And while it may be surprising that such a geographically compact country has this many people, the Philippines’ youthful population—where nearly 40% are under 20 years old—adds a dynamic energy, making it one of the fastest-growing populations in Asia.

Lastly, here's my amaryllis 4th and 9th days after planting:

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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