The Long Way Anywhere

Watching Ewan McGregor every week on his series The Long Way Down at NatGeo was a mixed emotion for me. On the good side, of course, I looove seeing him do all those crazy un-hollywood stuff. I don't care if he hasn't taken a bath in ages or canoodling with gorillas all sweaty and unshaven. I would run to him and give him a big hug if he suddenly appears my way.

On the bad side, it was depressing to see him travel the world without any care. Hopping continents on a bike with only a handful of clothing on his back. Meeting people along the way and just absorbing the roads less traveled.

Although I would not want to tour the globe on a motorcycle, you know what I mean. Don't you wish to drop everything from your normal life, catch a plane and go places with a single luggage, sleeping on trains, eating exotic international cuisine, and if you have enough cash in your pocket maybe rent a hotel for a week or two to sit by and watch your lovely view. That last bit also tells you that, no, I do not wish to join the Amazing Race.

But, yes, I want that amazing trip I've been planning in my head ever since I held my first atlas and found out there's a whole wide world outside of my box.

My Favorite Things...

Besides raindrops and roses and whiskers and mittens, here are a few of my favorite things:


My very dear friend Gilu gave this as gift on my last birthday. The most perfect gift anyone would have given me. The ultimate U2 autobiography, pretty heavy stuff. Literally. I needed neck and arms support when reading it!

Filled with conversations and pictures of the greatest band in the world. The flow is very raw and very honest. Definitely a must own for a U2 fan like moi.

Here's something new I discovered during my last trip to Sagada. Blueberry Jam to die for. Made from blueberrys harvested from the town's own farm.


Very organic and not too sweet. You can really taste and feel the blueberrys inside your mouth. I haven't tasted anything near it. One more reason to pack my bags and go back to the boondocks.

My huge Trainspotting poster. Another birthday gift some few years back, from old chums Ryan and Wenchie. The almost life-sized head of Ewan McGregor is a real treat...if you know what I mean...