I almost missed summer! I was away for so long and work was unrellenting when I got back and before I knew it, summer was almost over! But I wasn’t going to give her up without a fight. So I bullied urged The Hubby to take me to the beach. Or else… 😉 As we…
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Photo Diary: Greetings of Peace from Bethlehem
In Bethlehem, it seems that everyday is Christmas Day. After all, this is where the most famous birth story took place. But despite being the birthplace of the “Prince of Peace”, Bethlehem has been at the center of numerous territorial disputes for over two thousand years. That’s why this sign particularly struck me when I…
Footnote: Walking in Jerusalem with a Cardinal
A couple of years ago, I travelled to Israel with my JesCom Team to film a documentary which subsequently aired over ABS-CBN. The fact that I haven’t written about it is causing me constant frustration! I’ve attempted to sit down, sift through the thousands of photos I’ve taken, and write about this unforgettable trip several…
Tren Al Andalus: The Palace on Wheels
I wake up to a room that looks completely foreign, save for the familiar suitcase standing against the wall. The ceiling is low, and the walls are covered in glossy wood. Everything around me looks plush. I am suddenly filled with dread, as if the walls are closing in on me and that…
Getting Inked by Whang Od
My husband and I wake up at six in the morning, still a little groggy from last night’s wedding eve party. We are up in the small village of Buscalan in the Cordillera mountains. Weddings here are celebrated for two consecutive days and last night, it seemed that the whole village joined the revelry…