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If this is your first visit, welcome! This site is devoted to my life experiences as a Filipino-American who immigrated from the Philippines to the United States in 1960. I came to the US as a graduate student when I was 26 years old. I am now in my mid-80's and thanks God for his blessings, I have four successful and professional children and six grandchildren here in the US. My wife and I had been enjoying the snow bird lifestyle between US and Philippines after my retirement from USFDA in 2002. Macrine(RIP),Me and my oldest son are the Intellectual migrants. Were were born in the Philippines, came to the US in 1960 and later became US citizens in 1972. Some of the photos and videos in this site, I do not own. However, I have no intention on infringing on your copyrights. Cheers!

Sunday, August 29, 2021

Photo Memories of Chateau Du Mer and Bellarocca Resort in Marinduque


The Front Gate of Chateau Du Mer, 2010
 
Eleven years and six months ago, I took the following photographs of Chateau Du Mer (CDM)-our second home and vacation compound in Amoingon, Boac, Marinduque, Philippines when daily maintenance was routine.

One of the Many Orchids in the Gardens of Chateau Du Mer
Orchids Galore on Driveway from Main Road

Front Yard of the Main House



     
Driveway of the Main House and Servant Quarters

Front Porch of the Main House( there is a Back Porch Facing the Ocean)

Back Porch of Main House with Sea View


Living Room of Main House showing Marble Floor 

My Computer and Desk in Master Bedroom
Hand Carved Head Boards Locally Made
My Lucban Tree( Chinese Grapefruit)-one of more than a dozen fruit trees in the Compound
The Conference Hall-Available for Private Daily Rental
The Conference Hall-South View
Conference Hall-Front Decorated for Wedding Reception
The Beach House-At the Back of the Conference Hall
The Bridge over the Creek-Focal Point of the Beach House Landscaping
The Beach House-Seaside View( West)
Beach House Lower Level with Bunk Beds


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The second set of photos were memories of our private tour ( with Annie Miles and Aquilana Rivas) of the Bellarocca Beach Resort and Spa in Buenavista, Marinduque. At that time the resort was rated 5 Star and one of the best in Asia.  https://asiangrandlegacy.com/portfolio-items/bellarocca-island-resort/



On Our Way to a Private Tour of Bellarocca ( Macrine and I with Annie Miles and Aquilina Rivas), Dec 28, 2010
Macrine enjoying the view of the Main land from one of the Rooms at the Resort
View of Mt Malindig from the Resort
Meanwhile, enjoy this video of Chateau Du Mer

https://youtu.be/qLr3m6WjvXw

Meanwhile enjoy this photo from my front yard this year

Orange Ice Plant in Front Yard of Residence- April, 2021

 

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