Great Timing

Food Magazine, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

I was quite happy to see this magazine at the airport newsstand. After all, we were on our way to Ilocos and it would most certainly help. I read it on the plane and just before going to bed at Balay Radrillo in Sitio Remedios. It was a great help.

Taken April 2008

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This week's See It Sunday theme: Magazine

McFlower

McFlower, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

That's not it's real name but since I took this photo outside a McCafe, I'm calling it a McFlower.

Taken January 2009

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This week's See It Sunday theme: Flower

A Prisoner's Mother and Child

Mother and Child by Rodrigo Addu, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

This painting is not by me but by Rodrigo Addu, a prisoner serving 3 counts of reclusio perpetua. His painting is but one of the many artwork on display at the Marian Exhibit at Shangri-La Plaza which I had the opportunity to see yesterday. Aside from the prisoners' artwork which are for sale, religious art are also on display, most of them antiques and just for show. The event is a joint undertaking of Radio Veritas and Caritas Restorative Justice Ministry which aims to uplift the lives of prisoners. It runs from October 11 to 26.

What I found interesting about this piece is that it was made through wood burning. A guide actually told me that the end of a Katol or mosquito coil is used.

Taken October 2008 in Mandaluyong, Philippines

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This week's Photosharks theme: Paintings
This week's See It Sunday theme: Mother

Sharing Information

Tourist Guide at Juan Luna museum, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

This young lady walked with us through the rooms of the Juan Luna house in Ilocos and oriented us to the many items on display.

Taken April 2008 in Ilocos

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This week's See It Sunday theme: Gallery

Ediballs

Cheesy Beef Bollem, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken August 2008 at Chaikofi Xpresso in Quezon City, Philippines

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This week's See It Sunday theme: Ball
This week's Unique's Photo Challenge: Still Life
This week's Lasang Pinoy Sundays theme: Creamy

Fresh Flowers

Fresh Flowers, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken May 2006 in Maui, Hawaii

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This week's See It Sunday theme: Fresh

In Between

Man and Animal, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

The fence separates man and animal.

Taken April 2008 at the Ark of Avilon in Pasig, Philippines

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This week's See It Sunday theme: Border

Macau Bridge

Macau Bridge, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken May 2008 in Macau.

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This week's See it Sunday theme: Connection

Living on the Edge

Bird Bath, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken August 2006 in Brisbane, Australia

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This week's See It Sunday theme: Animal

Don't Leave Home Without It

In-flight Meals, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

The only time I experienced a flight delay enough to make me miss my connecting flight home was during my flight from Brisbane to Singapore in August 2006 because of some catering problems. We weren't allowed to board our flight but instead were asked to wait because of some issues with the in-flight meals. The whole time, Singapore Airlines took care of us; gave us meal coupons for use in the terminal restaurants, provided hotel and transportation for those of us who missed our connecting flights, booked us on the next flights home and handed us SIA souvenirs.

Taken August 2006 at Brisbane Airport.

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This week's See It Sunday theme: Travel

Cape Bojeador Lighthouse

Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

This is also known as the Burgos Lighthouse, taking the name of the town where it is erected. It is considered a heritage structure as it dates back to more than a hundred years. It carries the distinction of being the highest elevated lighthouse in the Philippines. Like other lighthouses, its bright light has guided the way of many at sea.

Taken April 2008 in Ilocos Norte, Philippines

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This week's See It Sunday theme: Bright

Calle Crisologo

Calle Crisologo - Kalesa, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

This was what I so wanted to see during my recent trip to Ilocos. Calle Crisologo is the image most iconic of Vigan. Cobblestone lined street. Preserved storehouses. Horse drawn carriages. Truly wow Philippines.

Taken April 2008 in Vigan, Ilocos.

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This week's See It Sunday theme: Street

All Challenged

Obese, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

These sculptures seem to represent men on a constant battle with weight.

Taken May 2006 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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This week's See It Sunday theme: Weight

An Uncomplicated Life

Chocolates, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Is like a box of Paton's Macadamia Royals. You always know what you're going to get.

That is, premium roasted macadamia nuts coated in rich dark chocolate.

This entry was inspired by the movie Forrest Gump.

Taken April 2008.
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This week's See It Sunday theme: Box