clear and sunny sky
It is only during the weekends that we get to walk around the neighborhood to breathe in some fresh air and stretch those tired muscles. The kids had grown now and have their own interests and walking is not one of them hahaha. I still do remind them though to be mindful of their activities and include habits that would support and help in achieving a healthy body and mind. My wife and I always find time to walk each weekend to connect with each other and with nature. The walk helps us focus as it clears our mind and help gain a deeper thinking like what you get when you meditate.
tocino and baked eggplant for lunch
The walk was refreshing and tiring too, we craved for our Filipino favorite food which is tocino and baked eggplant. We cooked this favorite food after our long walk. Tocino is a cured pork very popular in the Philippines. Pair it with your choice of vegetable and dip. Our favorite is eggplant and chilly vinegar. You can boil the eggplant or fry it but here we had it baked. It would not be complete without a vinegar dip. You can add fresh garlic to the dip but for me it should be spicy.
tocino dipped in spicy vinegar
The kids love the food. I want them to know and appreciate the kind of food we have back in the Philippines. I want them to remember our roots.
walking can help clear your mind
I am thankful for these weekend walks. We can connect with nature and with each other. I love the neighborhood so quiet and peaceful no worries about walking which is good to have those deep thinking and clearing your mind. So much green around us and wide and long walk paths.
Thank you guys for reading my post. Thrive On Hive
Jad
