Hello Manila.. I’m not a morning person and rarely catch the sunrise. But during my first week in Makati, staying at my sister’s place, sunrise found me instead … gently spilling across my face and waking me up each morning. The food was so good — but wow, the sweet stuff! Filipino food really loves…
Month: February 2026
On the way to our High School Reunion
On the way to my Golden High School Reunion Welcome Lunch for “Balikbayans” (term used for those living overseas and coming back to our native land) , we passed by doors from around the Makati area. Then we reached the grand gates of the gated community along Mackinley Road in Forbes Park where the Welcome…
Tuesday Streetart: Larong Pinoy – 117
“Larong Pinoy” (Filipino Games) is a streetart by Gerilya in 30th Street corner 7th Avenue in Bonifacio Global City. It features street games we used to play when we were kids such as tumbang preso, luksong tinik, tagu-taguan, and sipa. This mural visually brings us back to the time when kids experienced the joy of…
Skyscraper Windows
On the way to my niece’s place to have brunch. I am linking this to Monday Window Challenge
Good morning Manila
Arrived yesterday. Stayed up late catching up with family … stories, laughter, food, drinks. Went to bed way too late… but woke up to this. What a view from the top floor of my sister’s place. So grateful for this lovely sunrise. I am linking this to Xingfumama’s Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge
Manholes can be Charming
Japan has a talent for turning the ordinary into something charming. Even manhole covers, once plain and practical, they’re now colourful artworks showing local symbols, landmarks, and stories. Today, around 95% of Japan’s cities and towns have their own unique manhole designs, each reflecting local identity in a small but delightful way. The following 2…
Utility Box Doors
These have been sitting in my archives for quite a while, and I’ve already forgotten where they were taken. But here are some utility box doors I’m pretty sure I haven’t shared yet. For Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge
A collection of Circles
This week’s theme for Monochrome Madness Challenge is Circles. Here are some that I have found throughout the years.
Tuesday Streetart: Japan – 116
On our way from Tokyo to Mt Fuji’s 5th Station, we made a quick stop (toilet and lunch break) … and yes, I got excited to see these murals.
Windows at the Porto Cathedral
Here are some windows at the Porto Cathedral taken on October 2023. I am linking this to Monday Window Challenge
Back to Square One…
With U3A and retirement, there’s never a dull moment. I’ve been learning new skills, letting go of some and making space for others. I’ve paused wood burning (pyrography) and Chinese cooking, and taken up knitting and oil painting instead. Oil painting feels familiar enough, but knitting is completely new to me. Being back to square…
Floral Friday – 27
In my backyard … Cotyledon orbiculata, commonly known as pig’s ear or round-leafed navel-wort, is a South African succulent plant belonging to the genus Cotyledon I am linking this to Floral Friday Challenge
Kyoto Doors at Night
Walking around Kyoto at night, I noticed the doors. Wooden doors, metal doors and small shopfronts sat quietly under soft lights. Each one felt calm and timeless, resting after a long day (except of course for the ever busy Don Quijote – a Japanese discount store). I am linking this to Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge.
Detailed look at a Spider
This week on Dan’s CFFC, the topic is Detailed or Abstract or Both Explored the ‘Spiders of Paradise’ exhibition of ‘Maria Fernanda Cardoso: at Bunjil Place in Narre Warren. I was so intrigued by this work. The details drew me in and made me stop and look closer. This ongoing project began in 2014 and…
Verona in Monochrome
There’s no set theme for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge, so I’ve decided to feature monochrome shots from my travels. This is Verona in Italy. Wandering through the narrow lanes, you’ll find yourself surrounded by history and stories — from ancient Roman ruins to Renaissance palaces. Verona is a city that feels like it was…
It is “BYPTW” day
So apparently last Saturday was Bring Your Parents to Work Day 😆 Spent the day tagging along with Patricia while she worked her magic on social media content for Transport Victoria’s tagline: “More Ways to Move”. We headed to Dandenong Market, the heart (and flavour) of Melbourne’s multicultural scene. But Jack and I were taken…
Windows & Murals
Saw this attractive mural after having dinner with the In-laws in Brighton, a seaside suburb near Melbourne CBD. Some windows and doors of a classic pub, Hotel New Bay. I am linking this to Monday Window Challenge
Shapes & Designs
Shapes and designs is the topic for this week’s Lens Artist Photo Challenge from Tina. This is such a vast topic that it’s hard to know where to start. So today, I’ve decided to narrow it down to architecture.., exploring forms and patterns found in Sydney, Melbourne, and Barcelona. This is the State Library of…