whatever floats MY boat: Our 6th Anniversary and Abe's Farm

Goodness me, six years! Where did all those years go?

Paolo and I were talking on our way to Pampanga and we both agree that the wedding was just like 2 years ago. I still can't believe we are now an old married couple. =p

We decided to celebrate our anniversary this year in the rustic Abe's Farm in Pampanga. we both love rustic, somewhere-in-time little getaways as much as the luxurious hotel staycations and decided a little getaway would be fun for Hunter as well; to get some fresh air and escape the City for a bit.

Somewhere in time, somewhere in Pampanga

One thing Pao and I agree on about parenting is exposing our son to as much culture and different ways of life. We want him to be as home in a Nipa hut as much as in a swanky hotel room.

Hunter loved our little kubo

Good thing we have a little trooper who loves the outdoors and roughing it up a bit. He's not named Hunter for nothing!
Hunter loved our little kubo and the lush greenery. We had the place almost all to ourselves since there was only one other group checked in at that time.

Our morning trails

We enjoyed the spa although as usual there's always the little third wheel in the couple's room. We always plan on a little getaway just the two of us but always feel guilty a few hours into our alone time that we just end up bringing the little man.
I know, I know. We have to start on having "just-mama-and-papa-time" but figured as long it's just us three, we might as well bring Hunter along. We are happier that way. =)

Finally, just us two?

...Not really

Couple-and-a-little-man's massage room

The food is one of the highlights of our mini getaway. Love everything! We especially love the Sugpo with Aligue, Beef ribs and Tamarind Shake. The Bamboo rice is also something new for us.

But the best hands down is the dessert--- "Sikreto Ni Maria" is now one of our fave desserts ever.

I was actually curious what it was given the cheeky name but the hostess told us that it was indeed a secret and we must find out for ourselves.

Good thing we did! It was cold, warm, soft, tangy, sweet all at the same time.

Maybe it's the ambiance. ;) It made me nostalgic about my good old summer days in Mindoro where my Papa would order a Sorbetes for all the farm kids. I haven't tasted it for years and taking a bite brought back all those wonderful memories.

(p.s. We went to Abe Trinoma because we were having Sikreto ni Maria withdrawals--- I swear the ice cream tastes different in Abe Pampanga with their other Abe restaurants in Manila. Maybe it is the Ambiance. ;))

What is it really? You have to find out for yourself!

It was a great weekend for us. We were well-fed, well-rested and well-loved. The little man had a great time and although we love little rustic getaways every now and then, I'm a City girl at heart.