FIVE Upland Discoveries

It's cold and rainy these days and it's better for some to stay at home during weekends. But let me disturb you wherever you are by showing a few photos from our visit at Brgy. Cueva and J. Santiago last Chinese New Year. You might consider packing your bags and bringing your friends for a shivery adventure that's worth posting on Facebook. These are the things you will see:

1.  Blooming trees and flowers
There's no spring season in our country, but look at those trees! The surrounding typifies new beginnings.   

Location: NSJ Farm

Bright lavender flowers clothe the roadsides. This isn't only place where these adorning creatures can be found.

Location: 98 Falls, Brgy. Laurel

This.Looks. Surreal.

Location: 98 Falls, Brgy. Laurel

2. Creek leading towards the falls
One needs to walk a few steps before arriving at 98 Falls. One great thing about visiting this place during rainy days is seeing a huge volume of water flowing from the mountains way down the streams.

Location: 98 Falls, Brgy. Laurel

3. Teepee-like storage area built of layered, filled-with-something sacks
I regularly pass through this place whenever we travel uphill. I saw this unique thing upon coming back this month.

Brgy. Cueva

4. Pine Trees
These trees have been here through decades. The difference is the fact the you may convince yourself that you're in Baguio or Tagaytay because cold weather is at its peak. The feeling of coldness is above the level the people in the lowlands experience. 

NSJ Farm

Welcome to Narnia!

NSJ Farm

5. Breathtaking views from the top.

Brgy. J. Santiago

Brgy. J. Santiago

Brgy. Cueva

Of Hearts' Day, Basil Plants and Tiny Cobweb

It's drizzling outside and yet I risked riding the bicycle to visit my basil plants situated in a nearby barangay. 

What a great way to be reminded of God's love this early morning of Feb. 14! I saw this rainbow while cycling beside the fields. Taken from my iPhone.

It's been a year since I let ate Mercy adopt my basil plant. Now there are at least 20 plants that have sprouted along her yard. Woohoo.

Now, there's a nursery under this leaf! More or less 40 li'l spiders have been born here.

Brought home some agri stuff after eating breakfast.

 I'm planning to collect herbs and let someone cultivate it. I guess its safer than worrying whether it's growing or dying under my care. There is so much to learn in this area. 

As I wave goodbye, here's a wonderful reminder for all of us: