changing seasons

Another fun activity that we do during winter time here in Maine is snowmobiling. I love riding snowmobile. The first time I rode our snowmobile was during a snow storm. Hubby and I drove the snowmobile in the deepest woods… in the middle of a blizzard… in the dead of the night… in search of a pizza. It was kinda scary for me because it was the very first time I ever ride such an extra ordinary and amazing means of transportation for winter season. It was fast and furious and loud too like an ordinary motorcycle.

Snowmobile is just like a motorized sleigh. There are thousand of miles of trails, forests and lakes all over the state of Maine where you can trek and ride snowmobiles with friends and families. There are places where they also hold competitions because snowmobiling is not just a recreation but also considered as a sports here in New England states.

This year, I have not tried riding our snowmobile again since winter came. Hubby and I are too busy lately that we can’t find the time to ride around. Hopefully, before the winter ends and the snow melts… we will be able to get pizza… the Maine way.

Additional Information:
Snowmobile Maine
SledMaine

We don’t have snowshoeing in the Philippines for the simple reason that it is a tropical country. Winter in the Philippines is just cold but not freezing cold. The coldest we could get there is just 60 degrees.

The Philippines has many mountains to hike and one of them is Mount Banahaw which is where my hometown is located. Hiking Mt. Banahaw is a tradition during Holy Week Season where a lot of devotees and religious would perform some means of sacrifices by climbing the sacred mountain as it is also called.

I am not much of a hiker like my friend Bechai of San Diego Backroads. I never really hike a lot when I was in the Philippines except for few occasions where my friends and I decided to check out the spring where our town’s drinking water is coming from. It was indeed a good hike.

Hiking is one of the fun activities that you can do in the Philippines. The most common and popular places to hike are the Sagada and Mt. Pulag of the Mountain Province, Mt. Apo, Mt. Makiling and the infamous Mt. Pinatubo. And though I know all these places, it doesn’t necessarily mean that I’ve been there. But now that I am married to an outdoor-loving guy, I bet when we go back there… hiking one of those mountains will be on top of our “to do” list.

Additional Information:
Travel-Philippine.com
Bundok Philippines

Winter in Maine is never dull. It may be cold or too cold but never dull. It can be messy especially after a snow storm or worse… ice storm but never dull. And it will never be dull because we never run out of activities during winter time.

One of the activities that I enjoyed during my first winter here in Maine is snowshoeing. Yes, it was really fun for me then because it was my very first winter. I thought then that the snow is one of the most amazing things that I’ve ever seen in my entire life. I love bundling up and walking on snowshoes, [a special kind of footwear made for walking on snow] in open fields.

Snowshoeing in Maine is one of the many winter activities that one can do during the long cold winter season. One needs a snowshoe to be able to walk on thick snow. School kids usually have snowshoeing day in school which is a good form of exercise for them. Walking in snowshoes is really a work out. It was hard but fun.

Snowshoeing in Maine is one of the best ways to experience the beauty of Maine on foot. We would hike the hills or trek the trail in the woods with our snowshoes and if we meet some critters along the way, it’s just a bonus. And if you find hiking and trekking too vigorous for you… backyard snowshoeing is indeed fun too.

Additional Information:
Maine Guides Online
Snowshoes

This is my second New Year here in Maine. This is my second New Year without the festivities that I was used to. And this is my second New Year without a bang. When I say without a bang… I mean just that.

New Year here in Maine is just an ordinary day for me. No special celebration… no fireworks… no feast. There is no celebration whatsoever. I don’t know in other places but here in our household that is how we celebrated New Year… No Big Deal!

And just like last year… we just had supper last night. We had burgers. We spent the rest of the night watching rerun shows on TV. I waited for the countdown at Times Square on TV and went to bed. Well, I heard some fireworks from our neighbor and it lasted for about 30 minutes but that’s all about it.

There are fireworks display last night but we still need to drive 30 miles just to get there. Fireworks display here are more organized and systematic unlike in the Philippines where everybody can have their own fireworks display. There are also some parties in some households where they celebrate with friends and booze and food. And there are some special activities in some parts of the state but still we don’t get to see them.

This morning we woke up to just yet another ordinary day. This is the start of my second year here in Maine. This is the start of a new beginning. I have a new work. I have a new car. And I have new hopes.

Happy New Year to All! May we all have a better year ahead.

Additional Information:
Maine New Year’s Eve Celebration