Chubby N Chieque

TIDBITS FROM FAR & BEYOND... Time goes too fast, when you are enjoying, right? It's exactly a month since I left Stockholm. Posted once when I was in Beijing and nothing much from The Philippines.  This quick visit was, to be honest was that my dear old Mama is not feeling well. It was a heartbreaking to see a dear one melting away. My heart stopped seeing her. The last time I met her was 2 yrs ago and she changed a lot from a cute old lady to a skeleton §:-( and the area I came from was the most dangerous area in Mindanao. I grew up in a warzone and I used running away from the bullets. However, this time? I can't imagine running in middle of the night? I was too nervous--- specially when we heard gunshots. It is still a big issue "war between the Islamic rebels vs. the Military". Pls. keep praying for The Philippines peace. ANYWAYS... here are some shots to share... Waiting for our flight bound to Manila..  Watching the largest plane, a doubl...

I am in Beijing...  For a short stopped and it's was an exciting time.  Bits & Pieces... I am in the air... Real China ceramic vases from Old China days...  The Tea House... Tea Adventure... I asked for the Oolong tea but the shop owner said, Oolong teas is not a long lasting tea. Do you know about that? As an Asian, I supposed to know this, right? So, she recommended me to try the PUR ER Tea. According to her, the PUR ER Teas is like a red wine. The longer you keep, the longer tea becomes," but "--- she continues... " you must keep the tea in a clean no smell container. Tea leaves absorb smell, so you must not leave in the kitchen for e.g. where there is strong smell when you cook." When you brew tea, the first round of tea after you add water, you must throw it away. Then you have to add boiled water again. This time after 2-3 minutes, you pour out the tea to drink. She added: " you MUST NOT leave the tea leaves,...