Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary

During my Cebu vacation early this month, I was finally able to visit the Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary after reading so much about it and getting my attention -- and it was near our house!! I've been through Cebu every year and I haven't even stumbled to the place.


The place was quite hidden, it'll take an effort to locate the place. It's a simple house with a wide area for a garden. The place was run by Dr. Jumalon's daughter (I'm terrible at remembering names) and they have cute and playful dogs!


Stepping into the place was an instant whoa. It felt like there was an instant shift from the busy world then you enter into this place where it's purely nature and beauty.

Early Mother's Day at Hola! Espana

In search for Paella yesterday here in Cebu, I hit the internet and searched for spanish cuisine restaurants and stumbled by the name Hola! Espana. I was so eager about it and asked the mother to go with me after the Visayan Educational Supply trip to find those rubber stamps but failed :( yet harbored a few things that made me happy, but still disappointed nonetheless.

So we headed for The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu.

Dia Del Libro

Instituto Cervantes celebrated Dia del Libro last April 24, 2010 (also my birthday!) YAY! :D Me and my friend decided to visit IC for the first time. Dia Del Libro is a tradition originated in Spain where they exchange roses for books. I just learned about it this year and it really took my attention, that when you buy a book, you get a rose with it as well. :D Isn't that grand?

I was able to snag a book, "Reportage On Crimes" which I am enjoying so far! I missed reading! :D Also got my free rose -- aren't flowers, or flower in my case, makes a birthday more special? (I was so close to buying balloons, I wanted balloons tied on ribbons for my day.)

And aside from books and roses, there's good food too!! Finally, I was able to eat PAELLA after a grueling craving for it. Just imagine how I lighted up upon my first bite. Haha.

Looking forward to next year's Dia Del Libro!

Kopi Roti

Yesterday we went to Kopi Roti Katipunan Branch to try out their well-known Kopi, soft-boiled eggs and Kopi Bun. I was coffee-free since the year started and boy, did I lust lost myself. Haha.



I've been passing by Kopi Roti Katipunan for good 9 months and haven't even tried to stop and try what they can offer, until yesterday. We had a Kopi Bun which is soft bread with crisp coffee-flavored crust and it goes well with the soft-boiled egg with black soya and white pepper. What completed the night was their Kopi sweetened with milk -- I had 3 cups and was diving down to jittery lane just before the night ended.
I would say that I really like Kopi Roti's small range but satisfying menu. :) It's definitely a place to visit again.

To check out where Kopi Roti Branches can be found click HERE.