I flew to Chicago, Illinois last January to have my expiring Philippine passport renewed at the Consulate. The process did not take me long because I have prepared already the necessary documents, after all, it would not be wise and easy to fly back or roam around the city for one paper. I enjoyed, [...]

We heard a lot of things referring to Chicago these days, but there are still some nice things in the Windy City, just like anywhere else. I flew there to take care of my Philippine passport business, it was expiring, and shivering in the middle of winter, experienced what a ‘tourist’ should see. I could [...]

In South Padre Island you will find many lovely bird species. One of them is called the Laughing Gull. Why the “Laughing” name? I also wondered. The Laughing Gull’s English name is derived from its raucous kee-agh call, which sounds like a high pitched laugh “ha… ha… ha…”.

Here is a video of the laughing gull with its laughing call.

What is summer without going to the beach? This was taken at South Padre Island, Texas during our vacation and visit to hubby’s long time friend. I enjoyed the beach so much. It was so refreshing and relaxing, I can still recall how it felt when I was swimming there. Obviously I missed the beach. [...]

Weekend Snapshot – 32
One of the street children in India posing for a smile while knocking on the car windows for alms.

PhotoHunt 105: Twist(ed) – twisted tree
This is my “twisted” entry for this week. A tree trunk naturally twisting itself on the grounds of Port Isabel, Texas.

PhotoHunt 103: High – Turn your head up high

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Thorncrown Chapel is a 48 foot high glass structure with 425 windows and over 6,000 square feet of glass. It was designed by renowned architect E.Fay Jones. Available for daily visitation, retreats and weddings. Called the most beautiful chapel in the world, the glass and steel wonder [...]

Here is the YouTube video of our Taj Mahal trip last December. I have not posted most of our travel pictures, so I just incorporate them all here. I hope you will like the story.

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