Le Lovely Lions

SYMBIOS SANCTUARY

noreply@blogger.com (Carissa and Olive) — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 08:37:00 +0000

a. Tree and the pale blue sky

b. Lovely lavander flower which I saw on the ground while I was walking

c. Breathtaking view of the place

d. When nature is present in an urban place you gotta appreciate this one

e. Symbios at night

f. Finding the artist within me, trying to draw a flower

When camera is not in my hands, I take pictures with my iPhone and I publish it in my Instagram. Unfortunately 3g connection was not so available that I haven't uploaded it on my feed however there are some lucky moments that I could connect and publish it.

Place: Describing the place through these photos, what more can I say but it is indeed lovely and it was a reason for me to wear my rubber shoes since I was oriented that I have to walk a lot but it was worth it. I took a quick snapshot of the bird cage hanging from the tree because I remember way back when I was a kid I had a bird pet but I forgot what species. The lovely lavander flower on the right which I can't seem to get enough of that I have to take photos with it through my phone. Yes, I am a lover of flowers.

Food: All food served were healthy and organic, Symbios is a place advocating healthy lifestyle, they even have a program for Detox. On the left is my favorite hot chocolate served with soya and on the right are native delicacies such as puto and cuchinta. One thing more about the place is that I have a breathtaking view of the mountain while I am eating, who wouldn't love that.

Bed- The place is cozy to sleep. I did actually have a good night sleep with their cozy bed and pillows. I enjoyed the cool breeze, no need for aircon and electric fan (yes, it's true, I was even having a comforter). On the upper right photo was me feeling happy stargazing and seeing fireflies which is really not possible in the city

Man-made Lagoon- Another thing to look forward to was the man-made lagoon. Just when I saw the man-made lagoon I wanted to jump. I took a quick swim and the water was so cold and refreshing. It made my body chill but afterwards I felt relaxed.

Symbios Holistic Wellness Sanctuary located in San Mateo Rizal was a worthwile experience. And now I am back in the city living the hustle and bustle of my life but I couldn't forget of what nature could offer in the serene place of Symbios.

Photos by: Me, Ian Criman, and Ms. Minnie.

kisses,

Santorini Park Photo Diary I

noreply@blogger.com (Carissa and Olive) — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:22:00 +0000

Olive: Bangkok Sleeveless Blouse// Forever 21 Asymmetrical Skirt// Michael Kors Bag// PH Super Sunglasses// Bershka Flat Shoes// Bangkok Vintage Bracelets//

Carissa: Bangkok Blouse and Red Skirt// Mango Sunglasses// Cloyd Heels// Louis Vuitton Bag// Forever 21 necklace

Photos by Me and Olive

Walking around Santorini Park was just awesome, even though the weather was so hot. Due to the sunny weather Olive and I decided to wear skirts, we decided to be a little girly. Olive seemed to be in love with asymmetrical skirts since she was possessing asymmetrical skirts in her suitcase when I checked. But for me I decided to wear what I bought in Bangkok just because it was on top of my suitcase. It took a while for us to decide what to actually wear because we somehow thought it would rain in Cha-am,Thailand. But lucky for us it didn't. We rented a car to go all the way here in Santorini Park. It was the best idea indeed because it is a 2 and a half hour drive to get here. Santorini Park gave us a taste of what its like to be in Greece (but Greece is what we wanted more to explore in the future), there are a lot of activities you can do there but we decided to walk around and shop instead.

There are a lot more photos in my hard drive that I can't seem to fit it all in one post. Everywhere was a delight to see. We can't wait to go back and explore more of what the place can offer since some of it was still under construction. For me I haven't ridden the rotating upright wheel, or the ferris wheel as they say since we need to get to the airport for our flight, that is definitely a reason to get back to Santorini Park. So if you are a Santorini/Greece fan yourself who just wants to wander around near Asia, go here.

kisses,

CALEA

noreply@blogger.com (Carissa and Olive) — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 18:24:00 +0000

1. Welcoming beautiful door in Calea

2. Ice Cream Cakes and Pies

3. People and cake sightings

4. Intricate ceiling design and photo frame wall

5. People sighting while waiting for cakes

6. Strawberry Muffin

7. Tempting display of cakes and pastries

8. Calea

9. In anticipation, wondering how delicious the cake would taste like

10. A closer look at the photos displayed on the wall.

11. White Chocolate Cheesecake and Coffee Fudge Cake

12. The Strawberry Muffin which ended up as a take out.

13. Blueberry Cheesecake, Chocolate, Coffee Fudge, and White Chocolate Cheesecake

14. White Christmas decorations

Photos by: Meng Amihan and Me

Overwhelmed how beautiful the pastry shop was decorated during the Christmas season, just I have to take snapshots of the place. Almost 9:00 P.M. when we arrived at Calea, still, there are a lot of people chatting over a slice of cake. We even saw the members of the Side A Band entering the pastry shop and had a slice of yummy cakes. These photos could describe how happy I was having a taste of delight at Calea. I can't choose over the array display of cakes inside that tempting glass chiller but I ended up having the White Chocolate cheesecake which according to them was the best seller and most loved by the customers. Calea is located in Bacolod City, the capital city of the province of Negros Occidental. They say a Bacolod trip wouldn't be complete without visiting Calea. So there I was fascinated on how delicious the cakes that Calea had to offer that I have to post this first of my Bacolod photo diary. One word for their cakes: Succulent.

Kisses,

HAPPY ELEPHANT ♥

noreply@blogger.com (Carissa and Olive) — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 14:02:00 +0000

Day 2, Another day at THAILAND which is often called the "land of smiles," not only because visitors love its natural beauty and historical riches, but also because of the country's friendly people and fascinating culture. So let's start with our nature adventure :)

Where to ride an elephant, how to ride an elephant, and where to hug and kiss a baby elephant are the musings.

I really love elephant and i dream to meet, touch and ride on them and dreams come true! :)

Say hello to our dearest friend, TONGKAM (name of the elephant).

Okay, i dont know how to project with TONGKAM but definitely i love her company haha! Animal lover isn't? lol.

Anyway, this man also sells some ivory jewelries such as pendant like around 200 baht, pendant w/ necklace 450 baht, bracelets etc. but Carissa and I decided to buy the horn- styled pendent as a symbol of our friendship.

TONGKAM with my dearest girl friend, Carissa ♥

So next stop.. "Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo" which is located to the west of Bangkok in Nakhon Pathom province. It's popular sightseeing destination for both adults and children alike.

The elephants are the stars of the show where they dance, race, play football and games, a royal battle scene which is called "Yutha Hathi" with corresponding actors such as Kings etc..

Soccer time! GO PHILIPPINES! haha..

They do also have crocodile show but I'm sorry to say that I didn't enjoy it.

Next stop, "Damnoensaduak Floating Market" or also known as the traditional way of buying market goods while riding the boat. You can buy all the touristy and regular stuff that you can buy in Bangkok like assorted silk products, local handicrafts, assorted national Thai and regional Thai foods and street foods, local textiles and shirts and garments (souveiners), assorted tropical fruits like mangos, pineapples, dragon fruit, lansones etc..

OLIVE: White sleeves polo top, Topshop // Red polka shorts, Forever21 // Sunglasses, Oakley // Flats, Tonic Sandals // Bag, Michael Kors

CARISSA: Blue polo, Forever 21// Black tank top, Gap // Denim Shorts, Bangkok Vintage shop // Cloyd Sandals// Sunglasses, Mango // Bag, Louis Vuitton

XOXO

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DEAR BANGKOK

noreply@blogger.com (Carissa and Olive) — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:26:00 +0000

Olive: Forever 21 Lace Blouse and Asymmetrical Skirt// Michael Kors Bag// Gold Dot Sandals

Carissa: Wet Seal Tube Top// Old Navy Jacket// Thrifted Vintage Jeans// Louis Vuitton Bag// Cloyd Shoes

1,7,8,11,12,13,14,26 The Temple of Wat Traimit or The Golden Seating Buddha// 2,3,4,5,6,9, The Wat Intharawihan or The Standing Buddha Image// 15,16,17,18,19,20 Malls around Arnoma Hotel, Bangkok// 21 shopping goodies laid out in our bed in Arnoma Hotel// 22,25 Long Table// 23,24 Q Bar//.

Waking up so early for our flight was the hardest part but knowing that we would arrive in a beautiful city it was worth it. We knew we would be visiting temples once we set foot to Bangkok but knowing the rich culture of Bangkok and the story behind each temple we have visited were the best part. Choosing Arnoma Hotel was very strategic for us because before coming to Bangkok we have already mapped out the shopping malls that we needed to visit. We did our shopping after wandering around temples of Bangkok not noticing the time that it was already night time and the mall closes at 9PM., thus we would move and wander around the night market outside the malls which you could truly find some great deals. The day didn't end yet with shopping, after that we decided to head to Long Table to which offered us a beautiful 25th floor view and trend-setting 25mm long table and elegant interior feature next we decided to dance the night away at the famous New York Style lounge Q Bar in Sukhumvit Soi 11. Bangkok was just awesome.

Kisses, xxx

noreply@blogger.com (Carissa and Olive) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:48:00 +0000

ABOUT US

Carissa Inez likes to travel with her high heels, getting lost in new cities, and obsessed in filling clothes in her closet (hoping for a walk-in closet soon). Usually she manages the website. A francophile by heart. She thinks like an adult but runs around freely like a child and enjoys meeting people where ever she goes.

Olive Marie likes to travel with her comfy flat shoes, and obsessed with designer bags (hoping for a room full of designer bags soon). She usually does the planning on trips and musings of travel and does the coordination. She is outgoing, optimistic and sometimes moody and dreams of becoming a singer by heart.