… for this month that is 
Gotcha!!!
We will be leaving tomorrow morning to visit our tree farms in Palawan, Philippines. We have a lot to do while we are there. You see we plan to move there in the very near future so little by little we are preparing for the big move. We need to see the architect and start making decisions like when to start building and which contractor to get.
Another thing we have to do is to check all our 50,000+ trees …well I dunno if we will succeed in that but we will try. We have to make sure that all of them are healthy.
Once we move to the Philippines – life will be totally different!
Our farms is literally in the middle of nowhere. It is two hours away from the capital city of Palawan which is Puerto Princesa. There are no atms in this place and at the moment we do not have electricity yet in our place. We would like to keep our planet green and use solar power for our home. We still need to figure out if we can find solar panels in the Philippines.
But despite the simpleness of this place, we love it ! it’s just very relaxing to be around nature all the time and we feel at home.
We discovered this place called Estrella Village and fell in love with it. 15 minutes from our farm you will find the most amazing falls called Estrella Falls. You just have to see it to understand what I am talking about. When you go there, you would often have encounters with playful monkeys.
We plan to live a simple life and be self sufficient. When I am finally living there, I will be setting up a vegetable garden for my family and our people. We will also raise some chickens for eggs and meat. We already have a couple of trees that gave us fruit and have planted some more fruit trees a couple of months ago , so in a few months or years for some, we will be eating our own harvests.
So guys, this is where I will be for the majority of our two weeks work-holiday. I hope to see you all when I get back. I will try to log in once in awhile if I get the chance.
Take care and I will definitely miss you all!
Peace & Love, 
The place looks like a smallholders paradise, too many trees to take in Jade, you’re on holiday after all.
Wheh you go ahead with the move make sure yu can deal with it mentally, many who start out with their dream realised end up missing the buzz from town and city life once the daily routine of a semi self sufficient home’s novelty has worn off.
Thanks for the visit to my site by the way.
martin in bulgaria’s last blog post..City Farm In Yambol Now On
@ martin in bulgaria – Yeah I know we would miss city life after awhile. I think we will still go every once in awhile to a big city to get supplies or for me to get my shopping fill. We have lived too long with the luxuries of life that I think it would take awhile to just live on simple things.
We’ll see…but I don’t know when will that happen.
Hi,Jade.
Again i'm so sorry on being out from blogging. but reading this WOW!
You live on my dream? Yes, i been dreaming this live you just wrote. & i'm so happy that you have it.
The way you vision your future here is so wonderful.
Hope you the best,JADE.
its 1.21 am here and I am going to bed soon
hi jade, its 2nd dec today
I have got a tag for you check at namesherry.com
just coming by to say hi.
You’ve been served! hehehe….please check this out:
http://www.riablahgs.com/2008/11/award-and-some-facts.html
can’t believe its going to be end of Nov soon.
hi jade, I come by again. How you doing there.
I hope you have fun over there. i wish i was going back. You have a great site want to exchange links? See you when you get back.
sometimes I like to go visit farm but my sis just don’t like
hi just dropping by
its Sunday and see that you haven’t got new post
Jade,
It looks like an absolutely beautiful place. Enjoy!!!
That is so cool. Have fun, be safe!
my dad once told me he wanted to buy a farm but until now he still can’t afford to buy.
hope there’s internet connection there
Hop you have a great time in Palawan.
Got an award for you at my site.
@Tina I know what you mean by last post
Oh you convinced me – what a great title. Oh hope you have lots of fun. I am flying to Thailand this week too.Cannot wait to hear about your adventures. Great pics. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to seeing how the little girl is going too. Take Care.
Have a safe trip and enjoy yourselves. What a beautiful place!
You are going to be living the life I dream of!! I love how natural and beautiful it all is and how self sufficient you are going to be. I want to know about your journey and good luck!
you did have me there for a second saying last post. i thought you were closing down a blog or something lol
hope you have a great time m8. take care
hi, just drop by to say hi. So fast the weekends is over in 15 min.
Wow, such exciting plans!! So is everyting coming together for the move?
Hi Jade,
I know it’s been awhile. but just the same, have a good and safe trip to Palawan. I am sure you will be busy counting all your trees and produce. See you soon. If Palawan was anywhere near Marikina, I’d love to see and meet you.
Ahh, maybe someday soon.
Cheers!
By now you are enjoying your time in the Philippines. It sounds like you will lead a fantastic life there! Those falls look like a beautiful place to visit.
Have a great trip!
Wow… Being self sufficient sounds like a great idea! I would keep those chickens as my pets instead of meat though.
I wish you luck
@DebbieDana if you got the money its worth to invest, who knows how much it will worth many years from now.
Enjoy your time away. It looks so peaceful and nice there. I love Tilapia but it must be so much better fresh.
Be safe, dear Jade. Have a wonderful time.
Oh wow! You are going to live on a farm and a green one! How cool!
You must tell me more.
How exciting! I will travel the world someday. Please, be safe.
wow ganada naman dyan jade. we have a farm as well in mindanao. and same with you i want to retire in PH too. kaya lang right now hindi pa kaya. ingat kayo and enjoy your holiday.
is that right? amazing place! never been to Palawan but my family did my sister tried looking some real estate, she just doesn’t like much the country life, I guess…too remote for her although everything is so cheap, simple and so virgin, should I say…
well, I wish you well on this big journey! sounds to me like you’re gonna build a new Paradise:)
Thank you for sharing the gorgeous pictures! Have a great trip and stay safe! Send your niece my love!
Oh WOW! My husband and I are also planning of having our own farm because we’ll retire in the Philippines.
Enjoy your trip there! Have fun!
Have a safe trip!
Be safe on your trip see you when you return.I have an award for you at my place.
Have a safe trip!
hi!
i am overhauling my blog. please respond here if u still want to be in my blogroll on or before nov. 22. thanks!
http://poshpost.blogspot.com/2008/11/if-you-want-to-remain-in-blog-roll.html
Have a wonderful trip girlie!! We will miss you!
It looks like paradise! Enjoy your time there!
I dream of having a farm but it’s very expensive and you need to hire someone to take care of it.
yahoo!!! ..now i have another reason to visit Narra
Yes Eric it is located in Narra
is your farm located in Narra? I have family friends there. family name is Suarez and Golez.
3 years ago, we visited Estrella Falls. the entrance fee was waived because one of friend is working in the municipal hall.
have a safe trip