#TrentanasiPerilla

It’s not everyday you find people who has the same wavelength. But hey, I found THEM!

For Daryl’s #trentanasiperilla, the initial plan was to go to New York and celebrate the Big 3-0 there. Then as the time drew nearer, no one had tickets, annual leave booked so the option was just weekend in Ireland (nearer & cheaper). But you know what they say –pag pinaplano, di natutuloy. We then just settled on going on a road trip so eventually, we decided to go to Bath (again) mainly because the birthday boy wanted to experience Thermae Bath Spa which we have been raving about.

The drive wasn’t too bad. It was only 2.5 hours away and as usual, we kept ourselves busy with music ( search my Carpool Jams playlist on spotify!) and Mo’s podcast.

When we got there, the idea was go to Thermae, then walk around but apparently the building next door was on fire (?) so for safety reasons they had to close the area. We just ate and walked around instead and planned to come back the next day. At 5-ish, we checked in then had an early lay in- very titos and titas!

Sunday. Ate breakfast, spa, lunch and before going home, had a side trip to a fancy village called Castle Combe and then fin! It’s funny how a few years ago we were pretty much hardcore. Made sure we make use of all available time to explore everything. Now, everything’s just chill. Signs of aging I guess.

Anyway, Happy Birthday Daryl! Labyu!

Lamyerda Diaries

Hinga

Have you ever been overwhelmed with so much you wanted to just escape?

I am quite proud to tell everyone that I’m a tough cookie. Kung maikwekwento ko lang lahat ng mga pinagdaanan namin, pinagdaanan ko sa buhay, mahihiya ang Maalala mo kaya sakin. Char! So whenever something comes in my way, I always think “you’ve been through worst, keri mo to bakla!” and get on with it. Fortunately, nalalagpasan din naman. Pero minsan, I have this feeling na inaasar ako ni Lord. Just when I thought kaya ko na lahat, ayan nanaman siya bibigyan ako ng panibagong unos na may mas bonggang intensity! Iniisip ko nalang, he wouldn’t give me something I couldn’t handle. Keri ko to. Ako pa ba?

Times like these, kelangan huminga. Habit ko when I’m super stressed, either lalamyerda somewhere (depende sa budget lol) or mag aalay lakad lang ako. As in super lakad anywhere, everywhere. While walking, nagiisip, nagrereflect, nag iisip ng strategy, game plan at my best and worst case scenario. After a few hours, okay nako. Renewed person na ulit. This time, yung stress ko brought me (us, rather) to Newcastle. Eh stressed din si friendship, and he needed this as well so dito kame napadpad! Super random! We even left the house so late. The 5-hour drive was also therapeutic, yung nakadungaw ka lang sa bintana, emote emote habang nakaplay yung Never Enough sa background.

After 5 hours, we were lucky to have a bit of sun left so nasulit ang random gala. We were also lucky to be sheltered by old and new friends.

Day 1: Tynemouth Priory & Castle. £5.60 (entrance)

Day 2: Alnwick Gardens (4.60 on winter)

The castle was closed during the winter so sayang and we will most likely come back for that. As for the garden, avail naman siya. We’ve been wanting to visit the poison garden for the longest time so at least na tick na Namin siya sa list.

Anyway, here’s a random video of our trip! (PS. Bear with my editing skillz, I’m still learning!)

Lamyerda Diaries

Second stop: Cotswold, Arlington Row, Bibury

From the pagoda tragedy Harry Potter adventure, we still had time and sunlight so instead of the original plan to go there tomorrow, pinush na on the same day teh! The drive from Watford to Bibury was roughly around 2hours. In between the journey we had to stop to take a power nap and eat our baong Adobo.

We got there at about 5pm and it was just perfect! Sakto ang tirik ng araw!

Cotswold is dubbed as the best village in England and I must say- SUPER MEGA AGREE!! Super posh and I felt like I was a Madame while walking around. Lakas maka hacienda ng feels. Plus, the people are really nice and warm and naturally friendly, super give way sila samin since nakatimer lang ang mga picture taking. Sila talaga ang nag-aadjust.
I’m just not sure if they rent out the cottages though, or if anyone is residing there pero you could see from the windows na fully furnished ang interiors niya. I also enjoyed the fact that there is no cell reception in the area so mas todo ang bonding kasi walang internet na istorbo. You can also enjoy your tea time with the amigas since feel na feel mo talagang shala ka.

Since ang ganda ng background, we also took this opportunity to film our #fettywapchallenge. Hahahaha. Mga kachorvahang trip ko lang, pero thank god game si papa Gelo. One local who witnessed our ganap and said she’s gonna search for us in youtube daw. Pak! Gow ate!

After the video shoot (Naks!) we just had to absorb the beautiful scenery. I could honestly see myself retiring here someday, basta afford ko ha!

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Bet ko rin yung pa bridge over troubled water nila.

As far as I know, there’s one hotel which is in the actual area which is The Swan. It is apparently a 4-star hotel so kayo na bahala magsearch sa presyo. I didn’t bother checking it na since medyo purita ang budget namen so we just rented a B&B near the area.

A few good hours there and we decided to call it a dat. Sakto, pa-sunset narin.

Next stop: Bath!