My Name Spelled Backwards is....: The Photographs of Toby Jamilla of Marinduque, Philippines

Friday, November 15, 2024

The Photographs of Toby Jamilla of Marinduque, Philippines

If you are following my blogs, you already probably know that Boac, Marinduque, Philippines used to be our second home. It is the location of Chateau Du Mer Beach House💚 and Conference Center which has now been closed since 2020. However, my attachment to Boac, Marinduque, the ancestral home of Macrine Nieva Jambalos (RIP), my late spouse for over 63 years, will never be erased in my memory as long as I live.

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The following photographs by Toby Jamilla, professional photographer from Boac was published from his FaceBook Page recently. I enjoyed the mesmerizing and stunning photos, that I asked permission from Toby to repost some of the photos in my blogs. Here are the photos! Enjoy!

I hope you enjoyed the above photos as much as I have. The photography is just beautiful and stunning to ignore!

Lastly, here are some recent photos I took in my apartment and patio plants;

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Chateau Du Mer Beach Resort and Conference Center

These are the reviews from from two of our guests published at the Trip Adviser web site. Visit the Trip Adviser website for additional details. 1.What a peaceful place to spend relaxing time in Marinduque! The cottage is very comfortable, and right on the beach, with a large deck for watching the sunset. The location in Boac (and not too far from Gasan) is well placed for a home base for day trips around Marinduque. But the best part of our stay here was the graciousness of the hosts, David and Macrine. They are warm-hearted, know the island well, and truly made us feel at home. Although we were there to explore the island and relax, the property has a great conference/meeting facility as well. Highly recommended. 2. Nestled against the beach, this cottage on stilts was a great place to spend a week away from all the insanity of urban life. With a spacious deck, two bedrooms, a living room and a full kitchen, my entire family truly enjoyed their stay. The hosts, Dave and Macrine do everything possible to make you feel like family, while still giving you space and privacy. The beach is all of 25 feet away and early morning walks on the beach are what I remember most. My kids were fascinated with the bamboo flooring. A reef is just off shore and filled with beautiful fish to enjoy while snorkeling. I would go back in a minute if I could.

I love Sunsets! How About You?

1. Sunset from Balcony of the Chateau Du Mer Beach House, Amoingon, Boac, Marinduque, Philippines Over the years, I have seen and photographed several dozens of sunsets in several countries that my wife and I have visited. We have been to Marbella, Spain, Rome, Italy, London,England, Vancouver, B.C., Cancun, Mexico, Aruba, Hawaii( Maui, Kawaii, Big Island), Puerto Rico and most of the US big cities, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Chicago, Kansas City, St Louis, Miami, New Orleans, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, NV, Houston, TX and other small cities . But the two most beautiful sunsets that stir my emotion are the one at Amoingon Bay (#1- taken at the balcony of our Chateau Du Mer Beach house-top photo) and the one over Manila Bay(# 9 photo). You will probably say, I am partial since I am a Filipino-American, but judge it yourself. Above are ten of my favorite sunset pictures for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy! Comments, anyone?