Category Archives: Diary

Lupagan Private Beach

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Chris Thomas

Walking amongst Mango trees A short walk from our house and entering into what is effectively someones garden of Mango tree’s, just past their house Irish pointed, with arm outstretched, exclaiming with some excitement in her voice “LOOK! the sea”. Looking through … Continue reading →

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Rice Harvest in Lupagan, Philippines

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Chris Thomas

How many times is rice harvested a year in the Philippines? Two or three times a year, depending on the weather. if there are lots of storms/extreme rain, just two. Usually May & October I think but as suggested this … Continue reading →

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Lupagan Barangay Election Day (BSKE)

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Chris Thomas

The BSKE is upon us. The BSKE is effectively a local council & youth council election day in the Philippines. A Barangay is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district … Continue reading →

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Travel in Style the Filipino Way

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Chris Thomas

Getting about locally can shake those bones  I am familiar with using a TAXI and I always thought that London Black Cabs gave a bit of a bone shaking ride but the TAXI’s here take that to a new level. … Continue reading →

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Moved partly for Health reasons

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Chris Thomas

  Hyperbaric Oxygen THERAPY A good friend of mine told me about HBOT, although the same principal has been in use for many years for divers, as a medical treatment it seems that the majority of MS sufferers are familiar … Continue reading →

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Are You Happy?

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Chris Thomas

Living in a country far outweighs a vacation there  Whatever the situation I tend to see a positive side, some have said I am an eternal optimist. On days like today though I cannot stop smiling. Waking upto views like … Continue reading →

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Coconut Deflection

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Chris Thomas

Mangos & Coconuts can effect access Having established that there is no internet access a new plan has to be put in operation, get connected. The day of connection had arrived, 5 Filipino workmen stood in the garden and surveyed the … Continue reading →

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Johan’s 70th Birthday

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Chris Thomas

A great night was had by all Earlier in the day, Sat 23rd March 2018, we were invited to Johan’s 70th birthday party at a resort not far away. Among the guests  were fellow country men of Johann’s from the … Continue reading →

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Water Project – Lupagan, Philippines

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Chris Thomas

Mains Water and a New Water Well Water connection is a taken for granted general expectation for many people, turn the tap on an hey presto, clean drinking water. I don’t consider the Philippines to be a 3rd world country, … Continue reading →

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