First Wedding Reception of 2020 at Chateau Du Mer

The following three photos were recently sent to me by Charro Jambalos-my sister in law during the preparation for an outdoor wedding reception in the Gardens of Chateau Du Mer (CDM), Amoingon, Boac, Marinduque, Philippines. This was the first wedding reception at CDM for 2020. Hopefully more similar events will follow!!

In front of the CDM Hall (North Side)

At Back of the Hall By the Creek( Southwest) by the side of the Beach House

Parking Lot Area by the Side of the Hall

For other wedding reception photos visit the following site:

https://whyretireinthephilippines.blogspot.com/search?q=wedding+reception

Chateau Du Mer Conference Hall and Gardens, 2011

Memories of Our Four Seasons in the East Coast

Yesterday and today : Snow in the Sierra's and Lake Tahoe, but sunny and cold here in the Sacramento suburbs. This weather reminded me of the four seasons in the East Coast suburbs of Washington DC)-our residence for 12 years in the late 1990's.     

Unlike Northern California, the East Coast has four distinct seasons almost every year. The photos below show the various colors( except for the autumn leaves) specific for each season in the front and backyard of our house in Hammonton Rd, Colesville, Maryland. Pleasant Memories, Indeed!

Our front yard during Summer, Springtime and Early Fall at Hammonton Rd, Colesville, Maryland, 1990-2002

Summertime with Macrine's Red Toyota Convertible on our Driveway

The End Of Summer and Start of the Fall Season

Our Backyard at Hammonton Rd-mid summer and early Fall

Macrine and I posing in front of my Clematis vine and Day lilies on our way to the PAFC Grand Ball in Washington DC, June

Middle of Winter at Hammonton Rd-our driveway just freshly shoveled of the snow

Watching the Snow Inside Our Window in Colesville, Maryland

We resided in the suburbs of Washington DC for 12 years-1990 to 2002.

Meanwhile, enjoy Salonga and Bowman with songs from Miss Saigon musical

https://youtu.be/lWtEPct3Tlw

Seasons and Climate of the Philippines

Photo Credit: Flicker.com

The recent volcanic eruption of Taal reminded me of questions from friends and neighbors about the climate in the Philippines. Besides the typhoons, earthquakes, the Philippines has several volcanoes that are active.  Otherwise, here is 

a video on the Climate of the Philippines

https://youtu.be/4Xl3lQoT9Vo 

The climate of the country is divided into two main seasons:

1. The rainy season, from June to the early part of October;
2. the dry season, from the later part of October to May. The dry season may be subdivided further into (a) the cool dry season, from the later part of October to February; and (b) the hot dry season, from March to May. The months of April and May, the hot and dry months when schools are on their long break between academic years, is referred to as summer while in most of the northern hemisphere those months are part of spring.

Months	November–February	March–May	June–August	September–October
Rainfall	DRY		WET
Temperature	COOL	HOT
Season	Cool Dry	Hot Dry	Rainy

Meanwhile, enjoy this photo of the sunset taken from the balcony of the Chateau Du Mer Beach House in Boac, Marinduque

 

https://youtu.be/qLr3m6WjvXw

Walk Way to the Beach at Chateau Du Mer, Boac, Marinduque

Macrine and I and the 4D's A Few Years Ago

The recent deaths of a number of our colleagues (even younger than us) reminded me of how lucky Macrine and I to still be alive, although showing our aging years. Every morning when I wake up,  I give thanks to the Lord.  Here are some of our photos a few years back.

Macrine working in the Drugs Section, Medical Mission in Marinduque, 2011

Macrine and I on her 79th Birthday

David B Katague Clan, Mountain View, CA, 2015

Macrine and I and The Four D's, Walnut Creek, CA  2014

Macrine and I with Ditas and David III, Sacramento, CA, 2015

Macrine and I with David III and Frank Irlandez, Mogpog, Marinduque, 2012

 Meanwhile, here's a short video of Macrine trying to play the piano:

https://www.facebook.com/david.b.katague/videos/10208137257245542/

Romance by Anton Rubenstein-one of our favorite piece of music

https://youtu.be/6xRiKw428iA

My New Recipe for Salmon Fish Head Soup

https://davidbkatague.blogspot.com/2020/01/new-recipe-for-salmon-head-fish-soup.html

Photo Memories of Chateau Du Mer and Bellarocca Resorts

The Front Gate of CDM, 2010

Nine years ago, I took the following photographs of Chateau Du Mer (CDM)-our second home and vacation compound in Amoingon, Boac, Marinduque, Philippines when daily maintenance was routine.

One of the Many Orchids in the Gardens of Chateau Du Mer

Orchids Galore on Driveway from Main Road

Front Yard of the Main House

     

Driveway of the Main House and Servant Quarters

Front Porch of the Main House( there is a Back Porch Facing the Ocean)

Back Porch of Main House with Sea View

Living Room of Main House showing Marble Floor 

My Computer and Desk in Master Bedroom

Hand Carved Head Boards Locally Made

My Lucban Tree( Chinese Grapefruit)-one of more than a dozen fruit trees in the Compound

The Conference Hall-Available for Private Daily Rental

The Conference Hall-South View

Conference Hall-Front Decorated for Wedding Reception

The Beach House-At the Back of the Conference Hall

The Bridge over the Creek-Focal Point of the Beach House Landscaping

The Beach House-Seaside View( West)

Beach House Lower Level with Bunk Beds

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The second set of photos were memories of our private tour ( with Annie Miles and Aquilana Rivas) of the Bellarocca Beach Resort and Spa in Buenavista, Marinduque. At that time the resort was rated 5 Star and one of the best in Asia.  https://asiangrandlegacy.com/portfolio-items/bellarocca-island-resort/

On Our Way to a Private Tour of Bellarocca ( Macrine and I with Annie Miles and Aquilina Rivas), Dec 28, 2010

Macrine enjoying the view of the Main land from one of the Rooms at the Resort

View of Mt Malindig from the Resort

Meanwhile, enjoy this video of Chateau Du Mer

https://youtu.be/qLr3m6WjvXw