Pundakit, San Antonio Zambales: Sea Warrior

A fisherfolk in San Antonio, Pundakit, Zambales, sews his lambat (net)  under the shade. Manong was very 'game' as I took his portraits. ' Promised that I will give him a copy when I return to Pundakit. 

Pundakit, Zambales: Canoe Beach Resort

I wouldn’t be blogging about Canoe if I didn’t like our experience there. Obviously, there’s a reason to come back in Pundakit, and I told myself, next time, I’ll bring my family with me.

Pig Out : Seafood by the Bay Subic

After our Pundakit-Nagsasa escapade, we decided to take our lunch in Subic which is an hour away from San Antonio. Undecided where to eat exactly, we passed by Waterfront Road in Free Fort Zone and spotted Sea Food by the Bay restaurant with a signage P399.00 buffet.

Journey to Nagsasa Cove

Hiatus mode is finally over! My itchy feet are back on track. Naka-recover na ako sa South Korea visa ko (ha-ha). Sabi nga ni Effie Trinket “Eyes bright, chin up, smiles on.” 

First 2014 destination: Nagsasa Cove!

KL, Malaysia: Sri Mahamariamman Temple

It was interesting to see the colorful Hindu statues in Sri Mahamariamn Temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sri Mahamariamman Temple is said to be the oldest and richest temple in KL. 

The said temple is open to the public. No entrance fee. As the place is considered sacred by our Hindu brothers and sisters, visiting tourists and faithful worshipers are required to take off their sandals before entering. For women, shorts, mini skirts and pants are not allowed. It’s best to bring a long skirt or wrap.

A Walk to Batu Caves

Our first activity in Malaysia is a half-day trip to Batu Caves. This sacred destination is located in Selangor, approximately 20-minute ride from Kuala Lumpur. 

Armed with my day trip essentials, we went to Batu Caves via taxi from KLCC (Kuala Lumpur Convention Center). Along the highway of Selangor, I could see the biggest Hindu deity statue I've ever seen in my entire life. It was striking in gold, and yes it's awesome!

A Light of a Father's Smile

A loving smile of a father after her child went into Mundan rite in Malaysia. A Mundan or Chadakarana ceremony is an important rite of passage of Hindu communities for babies or children. Mundan is believed to give a child a good and long life. The Mundan ceremony is the child's first hair cut. It's meant to cleans their body and soul, relieves pain from teething, protects child from the evil, etc.

A sort of cream or paste on the child's shaved head is a mixture turmeric and sandalwood. It is believed to cool the head and helps nicks and cuts heal.