The Wednesday Walkers group invaded Castillejos yesterday and had us a sweet hike in the flatlands. We hadn’t been out that way for three years or so, and it was nice to rediscover this beautiful landscape.
Our 6K jaunt took us from the outskirts of Subic to the heart of Castillejos in a roundabout fashion.We rode this Jeepney from Barretto to the beginning of our trail.My four fellow walkers for yesterday’s journey.Where it all beganAnd we are on our way!Flower power!More power to them!off the pavementThe view from here (Scott’s version)The view from here (my take). Actually, I like the village in Scott’s shot and the clouds in mine. I couldn’t decide which one I liked best, so I’m posting both.That’s about the extend of our ciimbingA lonely dwellingHeading for the valley floorGettin’ down!Bottomed outYeah, we were looking for the trail, and I chose this direction.And they went thatawayA cross-country trekBack on our intended pathAnyone up for a climb?Yeah, I’m such a poser.A downed treeA flowering treeAnd a big ass treeTaking stock: A carabaoA goatAnd some cowsA valley viewValley living Trekking onwardLooking for a place to cross that river behind usWe are in the farmer’s dell…hi ho the derry-o…There’s nowhere to go but onwardA friendly localThat’s one way to get around.Swingin’ in the breezeOf all the trailside litter I’ve encountered,this is the first time I’ve seen an abandoned suitcase.A river runs through it…Why did the hiker cross the river? To get to the other side, of course.Come on in; the water’s fine!In a mangroveCastillejos, here we come!Still some roadwork to do.Another piece of interesting litter. What kind of dick would do this?Glad I’m retired.This old lady seemed to be looking for the foreigner boyfriend who dumped her all those years ago. It wasn’t me!Friendly trike driversAlmost done with the journeyWhere it ended. This place just opened up on Saturday.Meat’s on the grillFries on my plate
It was a good day on trail, despite some raindrops.
Later in the evening, I went to Hideaway Bar for the Wednesday feeding session. Only six girls were working, so I didn’t buy a pizza this week.
Chicken……and pork
Rice and brownies, too, of course.
Joy had something called Chixsa…not sure what that is, but it looked similar to a pizza.
I did my nightcap at Green Room and bought more lady drinks than I intended. On the way out, I passed through Wet Spot, and Aine tried to get my attention, but I just kept walking. It wasn’t even 8 p.m. yet, but I was ready for some Lucifer.
Doctor’s appointment this afternoon, and I’m hoping the news won’t be the death of me. Only one way to find out!
5 thoughts on “Cast in the valley”
re: mangrove
It appears a mangrove is a type of plant (tree or shrub), so you could say you were in a “mangrove forest” or something. If you’re “in a mangrove,” you’ve been magically forced inside a single plant. I’d hate to meet the wizard who can do that to people.
re: dildo box
I’m puzzling over the “straight and thick with mieke veins” text. and I assume the box is empty because that dildo simply could not be contained.
re: Mad Willie’s
I believe that’s UK English for “Crazy Dick’s.”
Joy had something called Chixsa
“Chixsa” makes me think of the Yiddish shiksa, the Jewish term/epithet for a goy (Gentile) girl. Or maybe the Korean 식사 (“sheeksah”), meaning “meal” or “food.”
re: appointment
I predict the docs will say some of your numbers are high, but it’s not tragic. Like me, they’ll recommend laying off some carbs. They might even suggest intensifying your exercise (which can lower blood sugar when done for an extended period). They might focus on your A1c number, which is a big indicator for diabetes. Depending on the source, your A1c is considered non-diabetic if you’re under anywhere from 5.7 to 5.5-ish, depending on the source and the strictness of the doctor. Ideally, a flat 5 is best because 5.5/5.7 is considered borderline. Good luck as always.
Oh, yeah: if your blood work contained numbers for your insulin levels, be sure to talk with your docs about that. Many docs only focus on A1c and fasting glucose, but as Dr. Sten Ekberg says on YouTube, your blood sugar can be low while your insulin creeps up to scary heights. That’s a dangerous combination. Insulin tamps down your blood sugar, but it’s also a fat-storing hormone, so it brings the bad with the good. Too much insulin in your blood could be a sign of insulin resistance.
thick with mieke veins” text. and I assume
Damn. That was supposed to be a comma, not a period. Fookin’ stroke-y fingers.
Kev, yeah, I was just attempting to avoid “mangrove grove” and I thought five guys walking through the trees kinda looked like a mangrove.
Well, whatever Chixsa is, it is available at Shamboli’s, a pizza joint and came in a pizza-like box. Should have got a picture.
I’ll post about the doctor’s visit today, but their advice pretty much tracked with yours. They also mentioned needing to be mindful of the insulin levels as I work to lower my blood sugar. So, it is back to a low carb lifestyle for me.
I can’t believe some Filipina chick could not make it to her residence to use her Dildo.
Just had to get it on while getting home and discards the box as if it’s a Bazooka Joe gum wrapper. A couple of thoughts on this McCrarey. First, lets hope it was a Filipina and not her male counterpart or god-forbid some American male expat. Secondly, the box states 5.9 inches. Really? No cock standards in the PI. If 5.9 inches is a Great Adventure then I am a serious Philippine porn star in the making. And finally, I know dildo boxes are biodegradable, eventually the depicted box will become part of the earth. What about dildo’s. A million years from now will the people inhabiting the Philippines stumble on some landfill with discarded dildo’s and wonder what was going on? Things that make you go HMMMMMMMMMM. Peace Out!
Soju, who woulda thunk a piece of litter on a deserted highway would invoke such deep thoughts? It’s true what you say, though. The mystery behind who, what, and why the empty dick box found it’s way to that location might make for a good movie–a crime drama perhaps, since littering is technically illegal.
As for the size, I’ll defer to your speculation. I’m no expert in that regard. It is weird though that every Filipina I get to know carnally says the same three things: Ouch! Oh shit! Already?
re: mangrove
It appears a mangrove is a type of plant (tree or shrub), so you could say you were in a “mangrove forest” or something. If you’re “in a mangrove,” you’ve been magically forced inside a single plant. I’d hate to meet the wizard who can do that to people.
re: dildo box
I’m puzzling over the “straight and thick with mieke veins” text. and I assume the box is empty because that dildo simply could not be contained.
re: Mad Willie’s
I believe that’s UK English for “Crazy Dick’s.”
Joy had something called Chixsa
“Chixsa” makes me think of the Yiddish shiksa, the Jewish term/epithet for a goy (Gentile) girl. Or maybe the Korean 식사 (“sheeksah”), meaning “meal” or “food.”
re: appointment
I predict the docs will say some of your numbers are high, but it’s not tragic. Like me, they’ll recommend laying off some carbs. They might even suggest intensifying your exercise (which can lower blood sugar when done for an extended period). They might focus on your A1c number, which is a big indicator for diabetes. Depending on the source, your A1c is considered non-diabetic if you’re under anywhere from 5.7 to 5.5-ish, depending on the source and the strictness of the doctor. Ideally, a flat 5 is best because 5.5/5.7 is considered borderline. Good luck as always.
Oh, yeah: if your blood work contained numbers for your insulin levels, be sure to talk with your docs about that. Many docs only focus on A1c and fasting glucose, but as Dr. Sten Ekberg says on YouTube, your blood sugar can be low while your insulin creeps up to scary heights. That’s a dangerous combination. Insulin tamps down your blood sugar, but it’s also a fat-storing hormone, so it brings the bad with the good. Too much insulin in your blood could be a sign of insulin resistance.
thick with mieke veins” text. and I assume
Damn. That was supposed to be a comma, not a period. Fookin’ stroke-y fingers.
Kev, yeah, I was just attempting to avoid “mangrove grove” and I thought five guys walking through the trees kinda looked like a mangrove.
Well, whatever Chixsa is, it is available at Shamboli’s, a pizza joint and came in a pizza-like box. Should have got a picture.
I’ll post about the doctor’s visit today, but their advice pretty much tracked with yours. They also mentioned needing to be mindful of the insulin levels as I work to lower my blood sugar. So, it is back to a low carb lifestyle for me.
I can’t believe some Filipina chick could not make it to her residence to use her Dildo.
Just had to get it on while getting home and discards the box as if it’s a Bazooka Joe gum wrapper. A couple of thoughts on this McCrarey. First, lets hope it was a Filipina and not her male counterpart or god-forbid some American male expat. Secondly, the box states 5.9 inches. Really? No cock standards in the PI. If 5.9 inches is a Great Adventure then I am a serious Philippine porn star in the making. And finally, I know dildo boxes are biodegradable, eventually the depicted box will become part of the earth. What about dildo’s. A million years from now will the people inhabiting the Philippines stumble on some landfill with discarded dildo’s and wonder what was going on? Things that make you go HMMMMMMMMMM. Peace Out!
Soju, who woulda thunk a piece of litter on a deserted highway would invoke such deep thoughts? It’s true what you say, though. The mystery behind who, what, and why the empty dick box found it’s way to that location might make for a good movie–a crime drama perhaps, since littering is technically illegal.
As for the size, I’ll defer to your speculation. I’m no expert in that regard. It is weird though that every Filipina I get to know carnally says the same three things: Ouch! Oh shit! Already?