Was really surprised to see a light dusting so early in the season on my morning walk with Buddy today.

Honestly, this is something I never expected to see at all the Philippines. I mean, there’s not much accumulation but it’s still only early October.

So, from whence came this powder? I’m no climate change fanatic and I’m certainly no detective, but I think I’ve figured out what is going on:

Whatever the hell these plants are called, they seem to emit the fine dust I found on the road. It’s almost snow like…

But of course, it never snows in the tropics. In fact, we are just now moving into the hottest part of the year….

After finishing up my hike with Buddy, I came home and baked a cake. Yep, there’s another October birthday to celebrate.

This time it is Ru Ru’s turn….
She professed to being pleased with my offering, saying it was the first time that someone has baked for her. That’s what I like about virgins, you are always the best! Haha, easy to please, that’s for sure.

I carried the cake to Treasure Island where Ru Ru was working. I guess the jostling of the still warm cake caused that big ass earthquake-like fissure, but it didn’t impact the flavor, just the appearance.

Spareribs in the oven and the Hash is on tap for the afternoon. It’s shaping up to be another fine day.