Welcome back to Laguna, Lolo Ben

It's been about eight months since we last saw Lolo Ben. We are fortunate to have him here again in Laguna where we're having an extended vacation sort-of. He stayed in Manila overnight with my brother and today was his first day in Laguna. We immediately went to Jose Rizal's house in Calamba, Laguna. Watch out for more photos of this historic place in Island Travel blog.

Lolo Ben proudly poses beside Jose Rizal's image.

Since he taught a course on Jose Rizal for many years, he got to show off his knowledge about the Philippine National Hero to the kids during the tour in the house, which is also known as Rizal Shrine.

Here's Nadine and Lolo Ben taking a break, while Rica, Leon, Zeki and the yayas are completing the tour.

Nadine and Lolo Ben taking a break. Notice Lolo Ben's tired look and Nadine's playful mood.

Nadine trying to catch Lolo Ben's attention with her pa-cute smile.

Nadine got Lolo Ben's attention and brightened his mood again.

About Us (circa 2009)

Our journey led us to this place. A little more than 10 years ago we began our journey as husband and wife. Three years later, we found ourselves with two bundles of joy- a daughter and then a son. They're the children we've dreamed of having.

About five years since the birth of our son, an unexpected gift came- a younger brother to our school-age kids. And soon enough, a baby girl arrived to round the family membership.

Brave was a term used by a friend to describe us. Challenging... and loving it -- yeah, this journey is not for the faint of heart.