Have you tried Candle-lit Yoga?
An hour of bliss. The sound of waves  as you focus on your breath.

We had family visiting from overseas and for an introvert like myself, I needed some time to re-fill my cup so that I may continue hosting and entertaining with ease.

We went to Oceanfront Paradise along Panagsama Beach in Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines where our Yoga Teacher, Marina led an invigorating 1-hour Sunset Yoga.  With calm background music, we went through the flow under coconut trees that swayed with the breeze. 

The year end is similar to this sunset, beautiful, yet quick to end. 2019 has been a kind yet imperfect year. There were conquered obstacles and many travels, but there were also losses that reminded us how our time here on earth is so fleeting. I lost an important figure who made a big impact in my childhood life.  We also just moved to this new coastal town where we immediately felt right at home.  

Who's up for a weekend in the mountains, surrounded by vegetable farms, a natural stream, and pine trees?  No internet in a secluded solar-powered cabin.

Amidst the never-ending Christmas parties, the year-end break calls for a much-needed vacation away from technology to reflect on the lessons 2019 taught us and what we look forward to in 2020.

The blame for lack of posts here goes to administrative errands, travel, household duties, and motherhood apart from our adjustment to living in a new place.  I will be honest, many at times I thought of pulling the plug on Travel Gourmande, because finding 3 things that I like about the Philippines started becoming difficult.  To the point where my article cascades to a rant.  Such as, Don't get me started on the ridiculous Christmas decorations that I saw in August kind of example. 

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