Manila 2012: Views: Up High and Drive By

Time spent in Manila brought me 2 different kind of views: up high and anything driving by. My grandma lives in a highrise condo. Spending time on the 22nd floor provided us with amazing views of the skyline and sunsets. These were up high views I could not get tired of. Also, we spent lots of time in a car, traveling from place to place. Sometimes we could stop, other times we had to keep going so I shot lots of drive by views from the back seat. Hope you enjoy :)

The weather was cooler and there was rain once a week, so we were blessed with smog less skies.

I am in love with the gorgeous sunsets we got to experience. The afternoon light was so flattering and the colors in the sky were perfection.

In contrast, the drive by shots consisted of lots of blues and greens. I did get to see the sky, but really liked seeing the countryside.

Palm trees were some of my favorite things to see.

I also enjoyed all of the fluffy clouds and seemingly endless sky of the provinces.

What are your favorite views: up high or drive by?

Weekday Walk

Sometimes I need a week day like this: sleeping in, going for a long afternoon stroll, watching the sunset.












It's so great, inspiring, and energizing to take a break from the regular schedule and enjoy my surroundings.

Happy Tuesday!!

Sunset Saturdays

We spent that last 2 Saturdays enjoying sunsets around our area. My family visited on January 9 to walk around the bluffs and see if the butterflies were at Ellwood Butterfly Preserve. After the hike, we walked on the edge of the Ellwood Bluffs in time to enjoy the sunset.

Sister playing on the edge.


Sun breaks through the clouds and sets into the ocean.


Last view before we headed home. Sunsets and palm tress are my favorite California views.


Last Saturday, January 16, we had a late lunch/early dinner and took the long way home, deciding to stop at Goleta Beach to enjoy the sunset.


This was the view facing UCSB's Campus Point.


Another serene day of colorful skies :)

Having it rain for the majority of the week has made me miss the warm sun and the beautiful colors of sunset. This has prompted hubs and I to make a sort of 2010 resolution to have a "Sunset Saturday" each weekend that we are in SB. To enjoy our beautiful city and to be thankful.

Do you have any weekly routines? Have you seen any beautiful sunsets this year?