Hi, HivePh Community! Just in time, I just want to share something in this community, and perfect to join the contest. I may answer two questions.
What is the best gift you received this Christmas? And what makes it so special to you?
It is not the best gift but it was a surprising gift. I received Filipino products as a Christmas gift in Paris. The husband of my husband's female cousin went to a Filipino store in Paris. He asked what could be the best gift for a Filipino. The Filipino seller gave him Sky Flakes, Suka Pinakurat, Eden Sandwich Spread, and UFC Banana Ketchup.
Opening of gifts in Paris, France
Here is a video of my reaction while opening the gifts. :D
What makes it special is the Suka Pinakurat because I've been longing for that little chili outside of the house back in the Philippines. You can easily harvest it and put it inside a bottle of vinegar with garlic, onions, and other spices. I am looking forward to making my first dip of Suka Pinakurat in our kitchen. Now, I just wish somebody would send me Carcar Chicharon from Carcar, Cebu in the Philippines. Hahaha! And please, that one from Mat-Mat Chicharon, please.
Here's a Mat-Mat Chicharon mukbang video from a Filipino vlogger:
Major Highlights of 2023
As a family, we never traveled to another country or visited Spain in the summer because of Alexandre's school that started in September.
We visited the following places:
2nd year in the French Alps for the Winter Ski Adventure
E-bike Adventure
We just visited different towns with our e-bike together with the kids.
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Quick Trip from Normandy
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I got two phones for the price of one
Not travel related but this is one of the highlights. I was so lucky to receive two phones for the price of one.
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Sneak peek of Mont Saint Michel visit
I haven't blogged about this one but it was a quick trip visit from Normandy.
Sneak Peek of our Disneyland Paris in December
This was our second time around at Disneyland Paris. Only Elise was free to get in at Disneyland and the rest of us needed to pay. Kids until two years old need not to pay.
Selfie at the Eiffel Tower
Celebrating Christmas in Paris is always a highlight so taking a selfie with the Eiffel Tower is a must.
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