Creamy Mango Shake

Summer's done and here we are facing the rainy days... but this recipe reminds me of the hot summer breeze, laid back province life and the beach!

Tantei was nice enough to invite me at her house just to make this recipe.

Creamy Mango Shake 

Ingredients:

• Fresh mangoes (Green or ripe mango, it depends on you)
• Ice cubes

• Milk or Vanilla ice cream (If you want it to be super creamy, then you can put both.) 

You can also put sugar, if you want it to be sweeter. Tantei and I didn't put sugar because we think that the vanilla ice cream is already sweet enough.

Procedure:

1. Cut the mangoes into small pieces and put in in a blender.
2. Add the ice.
3. Pour in the milk or scoop some ice cream.
4. Blend at the lowest at first, then medium, then high.
5. Pour the finished mango shake in a serving glass.
   

These mangoes are from Tantei's backyard!

Those mini umbrellas are super kawaii!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Life As We Know It

It’s almost July and almost a month since I went back here in Manila for college and I am missing my life in the province!

Province life is so carefree and laidback and easy and just so simple. There are no huge malls and almost no traffic at all.

These photos were taken in papa’s hometown. I remember that I used to play street games here with my cousins and brothers. Basking under the heat of the sun or napping at Ate Popsie’s bed, whatever it is, we don’t care much. I guess that’s the beauty of being a kid – you won’t care much about everything.

Here are some photos to give you a glimpse of what my childhood at Lola’s Place is about...

It’s about sunsets...

...and cute little things...

...and fresh fruits from ze backyard...

...and neighborhood...

...and chasing cows (as well as dreams)...

...and flowers...

...and random stuffs...

...and church visits...

...and NATURE!

Thunderbird Resort

If you're looking for a Greek Style vacation place then perhaps you should check out Thunderbird Resorts. They have good accommodation, fantastic sceneries and a very relaxing ambiance. You'll really feel like you've been to Santorini! 

This is where Tantei and I usually hang out with our families whenever we want to unwind, since this place is just a few minutes away drive from our homes. LOL >:)

Here's their official website

The facade of the resort. This pic was taken while riding a car. 

 

This is definitely Greek Style! Just look at those mural paintings!

Check out the 'veranda' upstairs! It's the so-called Santorini Lounge where in you can watch the magnificent sunset and enjoy the cliff's view!

This is a much better view of what you'll see from the Santorini Lounge. 

My favorite place! The swimming pool! Yup, Tantei and I really love to swim.  

Check out the 'Waterfalls' xD

This is the part facing the beach area.

Beach Area :D

Sitting in those comfty chairs in their Lounge. :D

For dinner, we dined at Olives... a restaurant at the Santorini Lounge! This vegetable salad is really yummy, although I'm not a fan of vegetables! :D I'd rate it 8/10!

The Main dish! The beef is really tasty and also that melted cheese on top! For me, this is 9/10 :D 

That's all for now!

-Amethyst :D

Summer Destination: Hong Kong

So one of the reasons why I was not able to do a book review was because we went in Hong Kong for our summer trip.  

Our Hong Kong trip was both fun and tiring.  Unlike our previous trips abroad, this was not a packaged tour and I actually did the booking (plane tickets and hotel). Internet really does make life easier.

Day 1: Arrival 

Due to some unfortunate event, our flight was moved at night time (almost midnight)! 

The downside? We were not able to go anywhere 

The upside? we got to see the amazing skyline of Hong Kong at night time and the cool hotel lights! I especially love the Tsing Ma Bridge.

Barges also amuse me so much. Nakakatuwa lang tingnan.

While waiting at the airport

L-R Tita Lilia, Mama and me

Tsing Ma Bridge

it kind of look like the Golden Gate bridge, don't you think? :P

We stayed in at Cosmopolitan Hotel. It’s very near in Times Square, Ocean Park, Wan Chai and Happy Valley. They also offer free shuttle services to certain places and the hotel staff are accommodating too.

Day 2: OCEAN PARK

Ocean Park is like the Asian version of Sea World. It has live shows (of dolphins, sea lions and many more) and giant aquariums and also roller coasters. 

I was not able to take lots of pictures because a.) the battery of my camera died an hour after we got there and b.) it started raining at 4 PM and we have no umbrellas.

Nevertheless, it was fun despite the occasional sibling bickering and the bad weather that never failed to follow me. 

I love, love, love dolphins. That’s why I love, love, love 

this blue and pink dolphin balloons. ♥

Can you see the dolphins? 

Good thing we waited patiently for the cable car line. The view is simply breathtaking

Mine Train has such an amazing view. It's just so frightening to open your eyes. HAHA
Can you spot us? J

Day 3 and 4: Random Hong Kong and SHOPPING!


Shopping in Tsim Sha Tsui, Times Square, City Gate and airport. 

I wish someone would give me that panda bag!

My favorite sinkit people: Papa, Kuya Bagi and Kuya Itian