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| 22nd November 2009 benhur king de leon | my family - From: Bataan, Philippines: A Rare Collection of Colonial Houses one of the workers in the building is one of my ''tito'' he worked in mexico house and almost all of the houses. i m glad that you finish the projt. |
| 13th November 2009 Anne | Medusa - From: Poor Medusa! What a wonderful trip you must have enjoyed!Medusa I feel is telling all not to allow one's experiences to turn them to stone.Very much the same as Lot.Don't spend too much time on regret,or past conflicts,move away from the emotions that have arisen from the experience,least yea be turned to stone?The snakes may represent,fear,guilt,and anger,resulting in venom which may destroy.Only can be looked at through a reflection may also be a anology to do just that,reflect and move on. Enjoyed your article,and your compassion.Thanks,Anne. |
| 12th November 2009 AdrianaIna | - From: Underrated Borobudur in Yogyakarta (Java, Indonesia) Nice blog and lovely pics. If I make a journey to this part of the world I will be sure to visit Borobudur. |
| 12th November 2009 Aries and Rinka | - From: Eating Around Indonesia: Bebek, Gudeg, Sambal, Sate Babi, Sop Buntut, Nasi and Ayam Gorem Hi! Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. I haven't opened it since today. Although I've been following your Indonesian blog without logging-in. It was very detailed and very informative. I guess when I go to Indonesia I dont need a guided tour. I will just print out your whole Indonesian blog. Thanks Ms. Liliram for always providing us helpful insights on your travels. |
| 8th November 2009 EuroTraveler | Such an inspiring story for all - From: Cagayan De Oro in Southern Philippines Thank you for sharing this story about your journey and the dedication of these people for their children's success and future!! I love to read stories like this!!! |
| 8th November 2009 EuroTraveler | Thank God you and your family are OK - From: The Aftermath: Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana) Leaves Manila In Misery I can't imagine what it must have been like to have endured this tragedy...I didn't realize your building was partially submerged as well until I saw your first pic above....good thing you did move your car.....I prayed hard for all of the souls with us and those who have passed.... |
| 8th November 2009 EuroTraveler | What a menagerie!! - From: Subic's Dolphins, Tigers, Monkeys and More You are really inspiring me my friend to become a world traveler.....now if I only I can find the money..... |
| 8th November 2009 EuroTraveler | I feel like I've journeyed to Greece with you! Thank you! - From: Cruising the Aegean Sea: Santorini What a great series of articles. I lived vicariously through you and for that, I thank you!! In addition to your great and sometimes very funny stories, your photography is stunning!! Save a flute of champagne for me on your little rooftop escape....would you? And bless little Yani's soul...... |
| 8th November 2009 EuroTraveler | Great history lesson - From: Cruising the Aegean Sea: Crete Loved your bit on the Minotaur and yes, what a fascinating love story....too bad for all of those young Athens kids....ugh!! I would have loved to see the 2000 year old flush toilet....unbelievable.....LOL!!! Again my friend, great photography.... |
| 8th November 2009 EuroTraveler | No donkeys? - From: Cruising the Aegean Sea: Rhodes I don't think I would have braved them either. Sounds too scary. I love your photography, especially the scenic views from the Acropolis and the remains of the Roman basilica......such history.....did you ever find the Colossus???? |
| 7th November 2009 The Travel Camel | Wow - I want to go! - From: Underrated Borobudur in Yogyakarta (Java, Indonesia) This has been on my list of places to visit, but on seeing these photos of the site and of that hotel - I am convinced that Borodbudur must be a higher priority. Thanks for sharing! |
| 6th November 2009 tamyantat | Looks Great, Yogyakarta - From: Prambanan @High Noon+Ramayana Ballet @ Night I will be going there next year. |
| 30th October 2009 weng | - From: Underrated Borobudur in Yogyakarta (Java, Indonesia) I love your travel blogs. when are you going to put all these in a book? It will be a best seller! |
| 30th October 2009 Vinovat Sudarynya | Thanks. - From: Southern Philippines: Davao In Focus A really enjoyable blog, and some cool pictures - thanks! |
| 30th October 2009 TinNiE | - From: Southern Philippines: Davao In Focus We've been eyeing Davao for a while now. Hope to go there one of these days :) |
| 15th October 2009 Jo Trouble | Hi skywalker! - From: Cagayan De Oro in Southern Philippines Hi Liliram, Sounds as though you're doing some really worthwhile work with the kids :-) |
| 5th October 2009 yaron and hagit | mother nature - From: The Aftermath: Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana) Leaves Manila In Misery we travel to admire mother nature but never expect to meet her with such force at home. keep safe |
| 5th October 2009 Keith and Pete | Our thoughts are with you - From: The Aftermath: Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana) Leaves Manila In Misery Liliram, Your instinct to help is honorable. We have experienced many storms (although none have hit us recently) and know how much it means to be helped - and offer help to others. Take care, be safe, and I look forward to your next entry. |
| 5th October 2009 Prakash | Heartbreaking! - From: The Aftermath: Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana) Leaves Manila In Misery Hope the ordeal ends for good. Take good care. Prakash |
| 4th October 2009 barnaby davies | - From: Subic's Dolphins, Tigers, Monkeys and More I'll be volunteering on the next expensive trip then! It sounds like a great day out.. |
| 3rd October 2009 Prakash | Enjoying! - From: Subic's Dolphins, Tigers, Monkeys and More I am enjoying your blogs as much as you are enjoying your trips! Keep them coming. |
| 3rd October 2009 AnnaAdventuring | - From: Subic's Dolphins, Tigers, Monkeys and More Your grand niece has it right! Why wait with your hand in the air waiting to be picked?! Sounds like she had an amazing experience... and feeding a tiget cub too? It sounds incredible. |
| 2nd October 2009 tay tay | looks like - From: When Every Prayer Bead Counts in Israel looks like alot of fun |
| 23rd September 2009 TinNiE | White & Blue - From: Cruising the Aegean Sea: Santorini Nice story and I love the photos! :) |
| 19th September 2009 Corinne | - From: Cruising the Aegean Sea: Mykonos Hi, Lili. I love the photos! Well, you are a well-seasoned traveler... thanks for letting me see places that I am not able to visit soon. You have a lot of energy... wow! Kudos, you really are celebrating life! |
| 18th September 2009 dragonlady | Santorini is the best - From: Cruising the Aegean Sea: Santorini Hi liliram It sounds as though you had a wonderful time in Greece. My husband went there 30 years ago and, like you, he loved Santorini the most. In fact he still raves about it now, whenever we see it mentioned on TV or movies. I think it must be the effect of all those pristine white houses clinging to the slopes. I hope I get chance to see it one day. Lucky you managed to make your flight. Nothing spoils a holiday more than worrying about catching flights. |
| 18th September 2009 Prakash Bang | Nice pictures. - From: Cruising the Aegean Sea: Santorini You indeed had a great trip. Now, I want to go to Greece too! |
| 18th September 2009 AnnaAdventuring | - From: Cruising the Aegean Sea: Santorini Ah Santorini, there's a place that's definitely on my bucket list! An interesting blog and nice photos... very good of your friend to colour co-ordinate with the buildings too! :D |
| 18th September 2009 PA Leslie | Hi! - From: Cruising the Aegean Sea: Santorini This is one of my favorite place on earth...and a place I WANT to goback. Was there for a single day back in 1999...and dream to come back every single day...another great entry Lili, thanks. |
| 13th September 2009 EuroTraveler | Loved this.... - From: Cruising the Aegean Sea: Kusadaci and Patmos I never knew of the Cave of the Apocalypse. How fascinating! You are really an inspiration for me to get out and see the world as you do. You are very fortunate my friend. And you have a great travel companion. Glad you inspired everyone else with your perfect "Kodak picture spot" as they say in Disney World...Can't wait to read about the rest of your journey. Hurry!! |
| 13th September 2009 EuroTraveler | All that in 5 days? - From: Cruising the Aegean Sea: Mykonos I would have been exhausted. You have spirit and spunk my friend! If only I had the energy that you had, especially at the end of your vacation. I am simply too tired to think about hopping to five islands in five days...my speed, oh about an island or two at the most. LOL! Again great photography. But what about pics of your ship and cabin, and the colorful townsfolk? Sorry, but I love to live vicariously through you!!!! See ya, Jeff |
| 13th September 2009 EuroTraveler | Stunning photography... - From: Revisiting Meteora But you chickened out on ascending the monastery in the net......bummer.....LOL! Another great story but I do need to make a comment. It's only 13 years later, not 23. Or am I missing something. 2009-1996=13. Right? LOL! Despite the number of years, you still look fabulous if not better!!! And, stunning photography my friend. See ya, Jeff |
| 13th September 2009 EuroTraveler | Fascinating story my friend - From: An Outpouring of Love in the Philippines Thank you for taking the time to write and share your story with the world. This is a fascinating story and one that I am unfamiliar with. Since I live halfway around the world and most of this took place before my coming of age, after adolescence, I had no idea that all of this occurred. Keep sharing your history lessons with the world and teach us old dogs a new trick every now and then. See ya, Jeff |
| 13th September 2009 EuroTraveler | Just like the hurricanes in Florida - From: Typhoon 101 @ Taipei 101 As I read through this, I couldn't help but remember 2004 and 2005 when central Florida was hit by a number of hurricanes, too many if you ask me. Actually in 04, we had three plow directly over central Florida wreaking havoc and destruction in their wakes. Scary I tell you!!! I had to laugh at the pic of you in the coat and the umbrella. Oh, I remember those winds well enough. Despite the weather, I am glad you had a great time. You sure love good food and I love to read your mouthwatering comments about your indulgences. You should write a dining blog...you would be awesome!!! Take care my friend. Jeff |
| 13th September 2009 EuroTraveler | Great article, Miriam. - From: Poor Medusa! Hey there. Loved this article and you personal inflections on your experience. Some quite comical! Actually, your story reminds me of the Harry Hamlin movie in which he played Perseus.....very handsome back then. Thanks for sharing your experience. Jeff |
| 9th September 2009 liliram | Tours to Ciudad Acuzar - From: Bataan, Philippines: A Rare Collection of Colonial Houses I do not think they have accommodations inside the complex as this is really a private property. But you may inquire with the Museum Foundation of the Philippines which conducts tours around Bataan including Ciudad Acuzar. I was lucky to find someone who had access to the complex as my friend personally knew the owners. But do check this out. www.museumfoundationph.org http://www.malaya.com.ph/jun01/livi1.htm |
| 9th September 2009 dolores | Amazing... - From: Bataan, Philippines: A Rare Collection of Colonial Houses I really found this place so amazing. And I desire to go there. Can you please tell me the exact location this Colonial Heritag in Bataan via mail so I can go there with my friends for vacation. And I wanted to know in which accommodation I can stay for nights. lol, I wish I can sleep even in one of the houses there in Colonial Heritage. Do they use the houses for accommodation for nights? I want to know. Please answer. Thanks! |
| 8th September 2009 foxyroxy | - From: I completely and totally agree with your philosophy on traveling! words of wisdom:) |
| 5th September 2009 liliram | That's too bad........ - From: Two-timing Helen of Troy Thanks, Bhavika. That is so sad. Poor Helen. Too many legends though. Which to believe? I just wish it wasn't that bad for Helen. But who really knows? |
| 4th September 2009 Bhavika | Unhappily ever after. - From: Two-timing Helen of Troy I'm studying the 'Iliad' as part of my course material for Classical Lit. Helen never lived happily ever after; in Homer's epic poem itself, Aphrodite curses Helen to a doomed, miserable life in Book 3 (Teichoscopia). The immortal rounds on her in fury, saying ".. your fate can tread you down to dust." After the burning on Ilium, Helen was abducted by Paris' brother as a concubine; he was killed by Menelaus. Then Aphrodite instructed Hermes to spirit Helen to Egypt, where King Proteus hid her. However, Menelaus tracked her and she returned to Sparta. However, after Menelaus' death, her step-sons Nicostratus and Megapenthes drove her out from Sparta.She fled to Rhodes to live with Polyxo, a Trojan widow, who tried to kill her. Some legends say she was hung from a tree. Others say she died a beggar on the streets. Whatever it was, it was nothing like a happy ending! |
| 3rd September 2009 Mrugesh | Seems like a beautiful place - From: Cruising the Aegean Sea: Mykonos Yes, it is gorgeous. you are lucky to be there. http://www.diu-info.blogspot.com |
| 28th August 2009 Farhat Jah | Great great blogs - From: Cappadocia: Surreal Is The Word Dear Liliram, Amazing photos, and great family tales and great travel blogs. Particularly enjoyed your piece on Ninoy Aquino. I have followed the phillipines for some years now, and was very familiar with Ferdinand Marcos. You have a splendid country full of dynamic and decent people. (and a few sharks... but hey!) Amazing stuff. Keep travelling. Farhat |
| 26th August 2009 LivingTheDream | Almost in Taipei now... - From: Typhoon 101 @ Taipei 101 Lili, I am just about to go to Taipei and Taiwan for a few weeks. I really liked your entry and also your previous posts - highly recommended! Keep up the good spirit, and greetings from (still) Indonesia, Ben |
| 26th August 2009 Jo | Illusion of Freedom - From: An Outpouring of Love in the Philippines The Philippines will continue to suffer from the irreparable damage that the corrupt dictator Ferdinand Marcos has done to the country and its people. He has put the country in so much debt which Filipinos can never repay. Philippines is now practically a slave to international debt. Philippines revenue just goes to servicing the interest rate on its debt instead of it going to the social welfare and services. The country is deeply buried in poverty due to corruption and injustices at local, national and international level. My heart goes to all developing countries who are continually being exploited by their own corrupt government and rich countries who immorally lent money to have economic gain and indirect control of country and its people. |
| 26th August 2009 liliram | My entire family was there! - From: An Outpouring of Love in the Philippines The funeral procession passed by the condominium building where we live. The entire neighborhood was there to watch the passing of the funeral procession for ex President Cory Aquino, fondly called "Tita Cory" (tita means aunt). The August 21 mass held yearly on Ninoy's death anniversary was at Don Bosco Church near our residence. We went too, but sad that "Tita Cory" was not there anymore with us. (I always saw her in those anniversary masses prior to her death) That same afternoon, we went to the memorial park where Cory and Ninoy were buried. There were a lot of people there, praying and offering flowers. It was a genuine show of respect , love and gratitude. It was also a fine way of explaining to the younger generation what we went through during the martial law years under a dictator, and how a peaceful "People Power" forced the Marcoses out of the country in 1986. |
| 26th August 2009 anonymous | - From: An Outpouring of Love in the Philippines No reports about this in the western news, but an amazing story. Where were you? What was it like? |
| 26th August 2009 TinNiE | - From: An Outpouring of Love in the Philippines I am jealous. I wanted to write about Cory's but I was working when she was brought to her final destination and I was out of the country during Ninoy's. Something to be proud of. |
| 26th August 2009 joncasssouthkorea | Thanks - From: An Outpouring of Love in the Philippines Thank you for sharing this with everyone. I visited the Philippines in January and absolutely loved it. I must admit that I knew, and know, little about the history of the country and where it came from. Thank you for providing this insight to such a beautiful place, it helps me to appreciate a destination more when I know what it has gone through to get to its present day. Much Respect! |
| 25th August 2009 raoul | hi ms. lili, evelyn, atty boy and suzette! - From: Typhoon 101 @ Taipei 101 Next visit is the Mt. Shamao Challenge. NT30 away by bus! 600 meters high, 3 hrs up and down. IN 1923 Prince Hirohito visited Formosa and they made a viewing platform for him. I will send you the pics of Atty Sabulao on Mt. Shamao. Taiwanese love to mountain climb and have many wonderful trails. More tiring than shopping but less painful to the wallet! Best regards! |
| 18th August 2009 Marite | Mary's House - From: A Walk Through History In Ephesus Thank you for sharing your very clear and interesting pictures! I hope you will be able to still read my comment even though it is way beyond May 2009. :) My grandma-auntie is a traveler. She shared with me that her favorite tour was that when she saw our Blessed Mother Mary's house, because of the difficulty she went thru in getting there with all the buses. She admired how very simple the house of our Mama Mary was. Would you happen to have a picture of these buses as well? Will it be possible and alright with you to please send me some more pictures of our Blessed Mother Mary's house? My grandma-auntie is now on her 3rd week in the hospital. I am wishing to give her an enlarged picture of Blessed Mary's house, and if possible with that bus that she is talking about. Maybe this will help her be relieved somehow from her pains in staying in the hospital for a long time now. Take care and thank you so much for your time! God bless you. Marite |
