Cee’s Black & White Challenge

In Black & White

Posted by Teresa on
“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

I should have been in my home town now if it had not been for the pandemic.

I miss my place of birth.

… my family and friends back home.

… speaking in my native tongue.

… eating my native food.

… having cheap massages

… touring the islands near and far

Here are some steps from my mother land. Photos from Ilocos and Taal in the Philippines.

For Cee’s Black & White Challenge CBWC – In Black & White

18 Comments

  1. Toonsarah says:
    February 19, 2021 at 11:45 pm

    Such a shame you are unable to visit your home town 😢 These B&W photos of steps are very effective!

    1. Teresa says:
      February 20, 2021 at 9:06 am

      Thanks Sarah. And yes, it has been a long time. I was supposed to visit in 2017 for my nephew’s wedding but didn’t push through because I had my stroke. Then this year again. Hopefully soon!

      1. Toonsarah says:
        February 20, 2021 at 9:09 pm

        I do hope so!

  2. Aletta - nowathome says:
    February 20, 2021 at 1:37 am

    Some of the steps are quite steep!

    1. Teresa says:
      February 20, 2021 at 9:09 am

      Yes it is and I don’t know if I could still climb them now.

      1. Aletta - nowathome says:
        February 20, 2021 at 3:38 pm

        I know that I would not be able to do that

        1. Teresa says:
          February 20, 2021 at 7:03 pm

          Haha

  3. thegenxtravels says:
    February 20, 2021 at 2:57 am

    Love these photos!!!

    1. Teresa says:
      February 20, 2021 at 9:11 am

      Thanks so much, greatly appreciate that!

  4. Cee Neuner says:
    February 20, 2021 at 3:48 am

    Terrific stairs for tis week..Thanks for playing along 😀

    1. Teresa says:
      February 20, 2021 at 9:12 am

      My pleasure, Cee.

  5. Amy says:
    February 20, 2021 at 6:44 am

    Hope you can visit your home town again, Teresa. I love these BnW photos, beautifully captured!

    1. Teresa says:
      February 20, 2021 at 9:13 am

      Thanks so much Amy… and I hope so too when all this is over.

  6. Miriam Hurdle says:
    February 20, 2021 at 8:44 am

    I could identify the cheap massage, Teresa. Luckily, the ‘Chinatown’ 25 miles away still has such an offer!

    1. Teresa says:
      February 20, 2021 at 9:17 am

      Same feels. In the Philippines I can have a massage any time I feel like it…here in Melbourne I still have to think twice if I really need it haha

      1. Miriam Hurdle says:
        February 21, 2021 at 5:14 am

        I know, Teresa. The regular massage is about $1 per minute, but in the Asian community, it’s $20 to $30 an hour. I sometimes have it when I go there.

  7. MessyGardener says:
    February 20, 2021 at 1:26 pm

    Very nice pics. I especially like the first pic with the very old looking stairs and the very modern windmill. It must be so hard not to be able to get home.

    1. Teresa says:
      February 20, 2021 at 5:48 pm

      Thanks for the lovely comment. I know it is hard…but we will get there in time!

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