Sunday, February 4, 2018

San Jose Balay Alima Orphanage and Aged Home Outreach: A Personal Journal / Album // February 4, 2017

As an old saying goes, "We make a living by what we get; but we make a life by what we give".  Last weekend, together with my hiking and drinking buddies, we went to San Jose Balay Alima, an orphanage and home for the aged located in Indang, Cavite.  More than conquering peaks and discovering natural wonders, another essence of mountain climbing that I've learned from an "old school" hiker during my first Mt. Romelo climb, is Community Immersion.  It was another meaningful weekend...

Photos Taken
Preparation at Moradillo's Residence at Brgy. Buwayang Bato in Mandaluyong City
Arrival at the orphanage after 4 hours travel time
You were given the life because you are strong enough to live it right Kenji?
One source of their income is a newly opened cafe
Amen!
The Chapel.  I can't remember if their mass is conducted every Thursday
Bed Room
Female Quarter
Kenji while applying hot compress in the swollen hand of Lola Linda.  She was stung by a bee.  Kenji is a corporate worker by profession, but good thing he is also a registered nurse by passion...
Donations from soft and kind-hearted people
The Converse Shoes Grandma.  She dubbed Bhevs as Ms. "Third Party" for an unknown reason.  Rock and Roll!
The Hall.  This is the place where programs are being conducted.
When I told him that I'll take pictures, he showed his smile
Inside their office
Other Photos
A priceless laugh.  He's a perfect diaper endorser.  Caress by Carlo Kenji Ong
A photo taken at their small garden

A Tree House
A tree without leaves...
Bloom despite the chaos

Their Vision-Mission Statement
FB Page: San Jose Balay Alima

Contact
Person: Rosemarie T. Galea
Landline: (046) 443-9182
Globe: 09266774529 / 09773404378 / 09356346704
Smart: 09201210516 / 09195373565

Photo Credit to Owner

Written by: Jake Christian S.A. Chua

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Thursday, February 1, 2018

Conquer Ridge Runner II and Beachineering: A Personal Journal / Album // January 6 to 7, 2018

Our version of The 4th Conquer Ridge Runner held at Mt. Mariveles in the province of Bataan last January 7, 2018.  (A Photo Album)

January 6, 2018
A day before the race, we stayed at Princess Ann Resort in Mariveles.  

Che. Preparing for her first trail run
Tree of Life
At the other side
Group Picture
Golden Hours
Sunset


Bonfire at nighttime
January 7, 2018 - Actual Race
Before the race
Before the race
Finisher Shirt for the 10k Race Category
The president on the move
Within the Cut-off
Art
Falls
The exhausted Balong
2nd Runner-Up on the 10k race category
Photo Credits to the owners
Compiled by: Jake Christian S.A. Chua