Category Archives: Safety
Toddler Boy Needs His Own Dedicated Nannie
We have a 2.5 year old boy toddler in the compound lately. He can be fun, playful and have tantrums… but the hard part is he is at that age that is prone to accidental deaths so he definitely needs a dedicated nannie watching him during his every waking second… not minute… every second counts. … Continue reading
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Celia’s Search for those “Safe” Contraceptives: Pills, IUD or Tubal Ligation?
* All names had been changed to protect the identities of the people involved. * This is a true story of a young woman in search of happiness in a free country with all the choices legal and affordable for her “reproductive health”. Celia is a highly intelligent woman, educated in the top schools and … Continue reading
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Sierra Madre mountains at Night Driving, Raining, in Super Thick Fog, at 5 feet visibility. Insane.
Yesterday afternoon we drove up the Sierra Madre mountains for an ocular inspection of possible camping grounds in 3 separate sites. One in Sierra Madre Hotel, one in Pranjetto Hills and one in Tanay Adventure Camp. The adventure camp seemed most promising. But we wound up driving down too late, at 6 pm, and we … Continue reading
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Ipad 2, Android, Google Maps on Road Trip Manila – La Union – Baguio – Sagada
We just concluded our road trip from Manila – La Union – Cervantes – Abatan – Sagada, then back Sagada – Baguio – Manila. We had our trusty Toyota Fortuner and a stash of handy gadgets in the car to help us navigate without fail. In 2012 and beyond, there is no excuse for not … Continue reading
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Sagada Philippines: Dangers, Warnings, Parental Duties and Rewards Part 03
Warning to fellow parents: I think it is a must for each and every parent to first go to Sagada and go to the actual treks themselves before involving any other children or even spouse. See for yourself, take pics, videos, experience the trek before you get your entire family to jump in. Honestly, if … Continue reading
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Sagada Philippines: Dangers, Warnings, Parental Duties and Rewards Part 02
Sagada Danger: Water Fall visit. We went to Pongas waterfalls. You just don’t drive up and walk a bit to see a wonderful waterfall like we did in Kabigan Falls in Ilocos Norte, here in Sagada we drove via a forbidding cliff road that is just 1 car wide… and then walked through the rice … Continue reading
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Sagada Philippines: Dangers, Warnings, Parental Duties and Rewards Part 01
Yo parents! If you look in the souvenir shops in Sagada or any other person who’s bought some Sagada T-shirts and worn it, maybe the popular message is “I survived Sagada” or “Sagada Survivor”. Check out the T-shirts we bought: (insert pics here) Sagada dangers are real. The thrill is there while “doing” it. Caving, … Continue reading
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