Paolo and the World "You're off to great places. Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting. So get on your way." -Dr. Seuss

Enchanted Kingdom Day

PHILIPPINES | Tuesday, 18 Oct 2011 | Views [302]

The UPLB Astronomical Society had a very very long semester. We held a number of activities, we attended lectures, held astronomy camps, etc. All of those activities were successful. We can say it was a very fruitful semester. So, we decided ... Read more >

Tags: amusement park

Photos: EK Day

PHILIPPINES | Tuesday, 18 Oct 2011 | Flickr Photo Gallery

Storm Over Taal

PHILIPPINES | Monday, 3 Oct 2011 | Views [271]

We took our American cousin to see the World's smallest volcano. It was signal number 1 because Typhoon Quiel was in the country. The trip was really fun for me because I love storms more than the sunshine. Nature is more beautiful during storms.... Read more >

Tags: taal volcano lake

Photos: Storm in Tagatay

PHILIPPINES | Monday, 3 Oct 2011 | Flickr Photo Gallery

Now Climbing

PHILIPPINES | Saturday, 3 Sep 2011 | Views [208]

Back in June I weighed 215 lbs. I was classified as obese. I promised myself before that I will only work on losing weight if reach 200 lbs. So, I made it a goal to lose weight when the semester started. I went on a diet and exercised hard. ... Read more >

My First Makiling Climb

PHILIPPINES | Saturday, 3 Sep 2011 | Views [298]

I joined 20 members University of the Philippines Engineering Students's Guild for a trip to the summit of Mt. Makiling. I was really excited for this because I love climbing mountains and I'm gonna do it UPESG. Also, I bought a couple of new ... Read more >

Tags: mountain trekking hiking

The Race for Mt. Makiling

PHILIPPINES | Saturday, 3 Sep 2011 | Views [309]

The University of the Philippines Engineering Students' Guild held a team building activity this past week end. The team building was an outdoor challenge. It was camping weekend. Guilders were divided into teams and competed with each other.... Read more >

Tags: trekking hiking mountain

Down Makiling with a Bike

PHILIPPINES | Saturday, 3 Sep 2011 | Views [319]

I was able to do something I always dreamed of doing. I always wanted to ride down a mountain using a bike because I know it will be extraordinary experience.  I was really thrilled when I got a chance to ride down Mt. Makiling using ... Read more >

Tags: bike mountain

Photos: Alpha Makiling Conquest

PHILIPPINES | Saturday, 3 Sep 2011 | Flickr Photo Gallery

Photos: The Winning Team

PHILIPPINES | Saturday, 3 Sep 2011 | Flickr Photo Gallery

Photos: Down with a Bike

PHILIPPINES | Saturday, 3 Sep 2011 | Flickr Photo Gallery

Bea in Samar

PHILIPPINES | Thursday, 26 May 2011 | Views [417]

 My friend Bea did her Forestry Practicum in Biliran, Southern Leyte this summer.  Southern Leyte is near Eastern Samar, so I invited Bea to come visit our province.  It was an 8-hour trip, but she came anyway. Her visit really ... Read more >

Tags: beach strom

Oh Minasangay

PHILIPPINES | Tuesday, 24 May 2011 | Views [485]

This summer I was finally able to go Minasangay. It is an Eco Park and Marine Life Reserve in the small town of  Balangkayan. That's in Eastern Samar, Philippines. Eastern Samar is not well-known to tourist because it's a poor province. It ... Read more >

Tags: mangrove beach diving cliff

Mangrove Diving

PHILIPPINES | Tuesday, 24 May 2011 | Views [339]

Ever tried diving in a mangrove forest? It is an great experience. If you want to try it, check out Balangkayan in Eastern Samar...

Photos: In Minasangay

PHILIPPINES | Tuesday, 24 May 2011 | Flickr Photo Gallery

Terra Incognita: Our Doomsday Getaway

PHILIPPINES | Saturday, 21 May 2011 | Views [384]

May 21, 2011. Many people believed that the world will end on this day. Off course I didn't believe it. The Bible makes it clear that no one on this world knows when the world will end. So, we went to small island called Puro to have some fun.... Read more >

Tags: beach

Photos: Monbon Photos

PHILIPPINES | Saturday, 21 May 2011 | Flickr Photo Gallery

Infinite Space

PHILIPPINES | Friday, 20 May 2011 | Views [799]

This a photo of Kei looking at the stars. I was able to get this shot with the help of a couple of rocks because I forgot my tripod. This was at a small island in Borongan, Eastern Samar. It was taken at morning of May 21, 2011. That was the ... Read more >

Tags: stars beach skies night

The Puro Tradition

PHILIPPINES | Friday, 20 May 2011 | Views [302]

It has been a traditon for me and my cousins to camp at an isolated island of Borongan City everytime we go there. We sleep only in sleeping bags so that we can feel the breath of nature...

Tags: beach camp

Photos: A Night at Puro

PHILIPPINES | Friday, 20 May 2011 | Flickr Photo Gallery