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The Potpourri of Ramblings blog of Marlene and Leif Lemback

Back To My Real World

Marlene | July 30, 2009

There is a quote in Swedish that goes like this, “Borta bra men hemma bäst”.  If I translate it (word for word) in English, it sounds a bit funny cos it goes like this, “Away good but home best”.  I think it will be better to say it this way, “It’s good to be away [...]

Park In The City

Marlene | July 14, 2009

The People’s Park – Davao City
People’s Park by night
This People’s Park in my hometown, Davao City, is the latest attraction I’ve longed to see for the first time. It was opened sometime in 2007 (months after our second visit to the city). I remember many years back, the place was just a PTA [...]

The Real “Buko” Salad

Marlene | July 6, 2009

Buko salad in Davao
When I’m in my hometown, Davao, I can’t think more about anything but food. It’s one thing I missed the most when I’m away. Like this young coconut salad which we fondly call “buko” salad. I remember we used to shred the coconut meat and put it in a [...]