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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday: Travel "Pasalubongs"

We, Filipinos, have the tradition of bringing back gifts to give away when they travel. These gifts are called "pasalubong" ("salubong" means meeting someone coming from a trip). So on my "desk" today (which is actually a hotel side table) are some little zippered coin purses which I bought today as "pasalubongs." Can you guess where I am? Here's another clue...

I'll be linking up with all the other people showing off their desks in What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday (their desks usually have some great arts and crafts works in progress, unlike mine this week)!

14 blog hugs:

okienurse said...: Beautiful picture but I am am not going to guess... Love the zipper bags. My husband just got home from 3 weeks in China and brought me several silk scarves and a set of lavender fresh water pearls! Have a great week and thanks for sharing.; November 30, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Sunshine Girl said...: Wow I dont know where you are - I am guessing china - but it looks fabulous - thanks so much for sharing with us whilst on holiday! Have a great time. Thanks for sharing. Sunshine Girl – No 4; November 30, 2011 at 2:58 PM
Kath Stewart said...: beautiful purses and are you in Thailand...thanks for the crafty snoop...Happy WOYWW...hugs kath (33); November 30, 2011 at 3:43 PM
jude said...: Hope your having fabulous time wether it be Hong Kong?china ?or Thailand?
Have fab wednesday and great festive week ahead
Love n hugs Judex9; November 30, 2011 at 3:48 PM
Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...: I am in awe of the photo. I have NO idea where you are, but it looks like either China or maybe Cambodia. Of course, I'm simply no good with geography. Happy WOYWW from #7.; November 30, 2011 at 3:48 PM
Annie said...: I have no idea where you are but I do know I'd love to be there too....it looks warm :-)
A x; November 30, 2011 at 4:44 PM
Neil said...: Hi, thanks for popping in even on holiday. Looks like China(?) Hope you have a brilliant time.; November 30, 2011 at 5:15 PM
Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...: mmmm looks like Thailand although I've never been. What a lovely thought your little pasalubongs - in England we have a tradition of when you give someone a purse you have to put a coin in it so it will never be empty (I think it has to be a silver coin). Enjoy your holiday x; November 30, 2011 at 6:49 PM
Dotty A said...: What lovely gifts, I'm sure the lucky person to recive them will hold them dear!
Thanks for taking the time from your travels to share with us!!; November 30, 2011 at 10:04 PM
martinealison said...: Cela ressemblerait à la Chine ?... je vous envoie plein de gros bisous.; November 30, 2011 at 10:39 PM
ScrappnBee said...: Oooh! The recipients of your gifts will LOVE them! Definately! I am totally jealous! Enjoy your trip! Love the "work desk" -Amanda #21; November 30, 2011 at 11:48 PM
Lunch Lady Jan said...: It could be Thailand or even Bali. Wherever, it is beautiful and your gifts are lovely!
Hugs, LLJ #40 xx; December 1, 2011 at 12:07 AM
JoZart Designs said...: Oooh! it really looks fascinating... is it Bali? Wherever I hope you have a wonderful time. Your gifts look lovely too,
JoZarty x; December 1, 2011 at 1:12 AM
Shoshi said...: Mmmmm... looks like Thailand to me too! What a lovely idea bringing back little gifts - beautiful little purses! Beautiful photos. Thank you for sharing this with us Peggy. Happy WOYWW, Shoshi #62; December 2, 2011 at 4:19 AM