Christmas w/Jennalyn’s family in Vigan City Philippines

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Christmas w/Jennalyn’s family in Vigan City Philippines

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7 ай бұрын

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@fabian110 7 ай бұрын

They're happy with so little. Philippine province life is something everyone should experience.

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

You are 100% correct. Everyone is happy, and they are actually thankful for what they have. It may have been the best Christmas that I have spent as an adult, because everyone was so happy

@samohtsolacad229 7 ай бұрын

As I commented to some foreigner's vlog before, I said that if a Brit or US foreigner can just adjust to the province life/food, their money would go really long, long way. And if you miss the city, just go AirBNB for like 5 days or whatever until you miss the tranquility of the countryside/province life.

@philipmasie 7 ай бұрын

Wow 😮Vigan City is really charming. Like the European influenced architecture and cobblestone streets 😊

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

It was a nice change of scenery, and it’s great that they are preserving it.

@anthonywolfe7857 7 ай бұрын

She’s gorgeous that’s what’s they are looking at you are blessed

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

👍🏻

@ericpohl2512 7 ай бұрын

What an all encompassing view of travel, family, festivals in the Philippines. What a beautiful, loving generous, genuine family. Safe travels back here to Dumaguete. Thanks for sharing. I had a wonderful time just viewing this.

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Eric! I had a wonderful time, food was great and the people made me feel special. They were very disappointed that we were leaving the next day to go to Baguio. We will definitely be back after the holidays. Hope ya’ll had a great Christmas and will have a happy new year’s!

@ericpohl2512 7 ай бұрын

Yea we had a great Christmas, went up to Cafe Alicia up into the mountains in the rain forest, in our new car. The rain was surely there that day. Then we had a fantastic dinner at a local restaurant a 10 minute walk. Highly recommend it: Arbour. High class European dining, run by a young German chef and Philippine wife. We are going there again for New Years brunch. Look forward to see you guys in the new year. 🎉Happy New Year

@roberthertel5565 7 ай бұрын

Nice quiet area where Jennalyn's family lives. I think every Filipino party includes a kareoke machine which all seems to have the volume cranked to the max, They must glue it in that position :) Thanks for the video Kevin and take care !

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Ha! Yes, I think you’re right 😀

@tedrobertson1344 7 ай бұрын

So nice -Jennalyn's Family, You are with the great girl, Happy New Year to you

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Ted, HNY to you too!

@tinaraphael9783 7 ай бұрын

What a celebration Jennalyn's family are very nice and entertaining. Thank you for taking us to Vigan.

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

It was an honor for me, I am glad you enjoyed it😉

@donaldhonaker5231 7 ай бұрын

jennalyn family was very welcoming. it would be nice to run around the island on a motorcycle and up through the mountains. it looks like ya`ll had a wonderful christmas

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

They were great! We will be back after the holidays, and explore the surrounding area. They wanted to take us to Pagudpud and other places

@donaldhonaker5231 7 ай бұрын

that`s good to see more of jennalyn hometown@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65

@puckster61554 7 ай бұрын

Vigan City is known for their longanissa. There are several varieties/flavors. I love it. Merry Christmas Kevin & Jennalyn and have a healthy, happy & prosperous New Year.

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

YES!!! she had the longanissa every morning for breakfast and was SOOOO HAPPY!

@jumpinjehoshaphat1951 7 ай бұрын

"Established in the 16th century, Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia."

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Yes, it definitely cool and different 😉

@michaelbelnap6112 7 ай бұрын

It’s really cool to see you with Jenna Lynn and her family. Such a beautiful home life.

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

It was a great experience!

@jeffcain928 7 ай бұрын

Seems like a cool city, that's a nice fountain. Merry Christmas and happy new year to you both.

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

It was cool, we are in Baguio now and LOVING the weather!!!! Maybe the 4 of us can come back once you return 😉

@paulk8444 7 ай бұрын

Kevin that was a very nice house by province standards and I think you sacred some with the camera as they are shy people and I hope you volunteered or contributed as they literally brought out a celebration dinner probably in your honor as that was a Very Big deal as you truly were the Guest of Honor. Jenna Lynn was super sweet as always. So if you end up being serious with her this may be where she'll want to live verses Dumaguete. And it was so nice for them to welcome you into their home as Filipino people are so welcoming and kind. it reminded me of first time I met my Filipina's family as it was during one of the Festival days.

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Paul! Hahaha…..Yes, I “contributed”. I will leave it at that 😉

@remo1wodmnetwork9605 7 ай бұрын

Kev, you were just 1 John Candy away from this being your "Trains, Planes & Automobiles" holiday video! Wow, that was an amazing gathering; it shows how great her family is to take you in so warmly. That fountain show, I never expected to see something that elaborate in a province setting. Pity the sound cut out during your singing debut... probably saves clicks though, hehehee. Great time but a good lesson on holiday travel there, thanks.

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Hahaha, yes. At least I have a pretty travel companion. I think I will rent a private car from Baguio back to Manila tomorrow 😉

@Neal_only1 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Kevin and Jen from Las Piñas, that couple that Married online, the house builder Richard and Donna, The Armstrong Family. They are from around that area of Vigan

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Neal! I hope ya’ll had a Merry Christmas, and will have a happy New Year’s!

@philippinesdreamorreality 7 ай бұрын

Breakfast at the Vigan coffee place is to my absolute liking.

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

My omelet was delicious

@saulgoodman7221 7 ай бұрын

Ok. That song put a smile on my face. 😂 great video

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Saul! Stay warm in Arkansas

@michaelbelnap6112 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful city nice architecture love the cobblestone streets.

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

You definitely feel like you are in Europe, instead of the Philippines…..until you get in a trike or taxi😂

@Neal_only1 7 ай бұрын

Great song Kevin

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

I LOVE DR Hook….they have a lot of great songs! Do you know “the cover of the Rolling Stone”?

@rexlaughlin3897 7 ай бұрын

Nice video. People in Province are the best. Thank you for sharing

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Rex! I was humbled by the way they treated me. They all told me they wanted us to come back ASAP, and it was genuine. I’m looking forward to coming back😉

@TB-xx4gc 7 ай бұрын

Uh oh. Pissed on the side of the road, and then sang karaoke. He's become filipinized. We've lost him, folks. We've lost him. Lol. Good for you! One of the things I've come to respect about you is how you are willing to embrace the culture and your surroundings and I'm sure what you'll find is that, in time, the filippinos will come to embrace you, as well. Kudos.

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Hahaha, yes. I may have Jollibee cater our Christmas party next year 😉😂

@ericpohl2512 7 ай бұрын

😂

@alaskacpu 7 ай бұрын

The saying goes: "Poor planning on your part doesn't make it everyone's problems." But beautiful video. We travel after before or after holidays to visit family and friends. No rush, better prices and lots of fun. 💞

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

True, I did learn not to travel during Christmas week

@Stetsonhatman 7 ай бұрын

Nice you had young Lechon and everyone was having a good time. My wife's family went to the beach. They swam and I brought a pair of metal detectors - Tito Peter found a wrench in the sand and was quite thrilled with the find. The surf was too rough and low tide for fishing so the ladies cooked the squid bait that I had brought and served it to the family 😆

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Hahaha, that’s a good Christmas!!👍🏻

@thomasboykin3578 7 ай бұрын

Now you wrong for that 😂🤣 I waited cause I knew I was going to hear you sing 🤣😂🤣 love your Vlog bro…

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Thomas!

@rmoitoza1 7 ай бұрын

THATS THE PHILLIPINE WAY SO AWESOME PEOPLE

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

I had a great time!

@michaelbelnap6112 7 ай бұрын

Looks like a good breakfast with great value

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

That omelette was good!

@acaciomadeira5147 7 ай бұрын

Nice baby pig for dinner, yum yum

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

That only cost me 5K pesos….would have been almost triple that in the US😉

@rorybellamy2533 7 ай бұрын

nice Big house! Like a Dance hall !

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Yes, I was surprised at how big it was

@goatman3828 7 ай бұрын

Im going to guess they stare at her because she is drop dead gorgeous. And if I'm wrong, then they are crazy. Have a great New Year. God Bless

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, that’s probably the main reason

@carletto_au 7 ай бұрын

This place is amazing ❤

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

I enjoyed my time there! Her family was great, and we will definitely come back soon….after the holiday crowds are gone 😉

@FG-yl3oj 4 ай бұрын

There's a Jollybee here in New Jersey. i've never had it though.

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 4 ай бұрын

You’re not missing anything 😂

@tomcataleno9128 7 ай бұрын

Merry Chrissy & Hapi New Year.

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Tom! I hope you and yours had a great Christmas too

@ericeengel2446 7 ай бұрын

Happy Holidays for all

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

You too Eric! Thanks for watching, we appreciate it

@Ty-dt8xv 7 ай бұрын

Great video 👍👍👍

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@goatman3828 7 ай бұрын

Lams quarters and young dandelion leaves are actually really tasty. And are healthier than even spinach. Thake them over brussel sprouts any day of the week.

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

I actually have had dandelion leaves. I guess I will have to try the lams quarters

@sniper3855 4 ай бұрын

Don’t worry about the stares! Others stared at Black Jesus as well…. She is one of “God’s Chosen People”

@guysavoy626 7 ай бұрын

Looks like a nice town and xmas dinner looked so good! Out of interest (and transparency) I'm guessing you paid for the pig and dinner? How much did it come to?

@CavalrySecurity 7 ай бұрын

Enjoying this video. My wife's family are fatties, they assured me they can eat half a Kilo of Lechon Baboy AND the fixin's Heh. Love their house! They have a better system than my wife's family for cooking the Lechon. In our place there's no pit and they use all bamboo no metal for the spit or rack

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, they definitely have a nice setup for the pig😉

@ShikokuFoodForest 7 ай бұрын

Looks like a lovely town with lots of character. I would never pay $7 for a cup of coffee at Starbucks. Those leaves Jennalyn had looked like sweet potato leaves which the Japanese eat. Good to see you being welcomed into the family. How do you like lechon?

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! The Lechon was awesome, but the chicharon was the BEST part of the pig!

@ShikokuFoodForest 7 ай бұрын

@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Hi Kev, I’m guessing chicharon was that huge piece of BBQ’d pig skin you had. You ate the whole thing yourself? Hey, did you intentionally kill the sound on the video when you were singing karaoke 😂??! We never got to hear you.

@timg6027 7 ай бұрын

wow

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

It was a blast, I was treated like a celebrity. We will go back soon, in a slower tourist season 😉

@deantucker1464 7 ай бұрын

Hey, Kevin...Jolibee has a chicken sandwich that is actually very good but order with no sauce. It's a little expensive but very good!

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

I did NOT know that! Thanks Dean

@deantucker1464 7 ай бұрын

@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 It's actually a full thigh filet...literally of similar quality to Chick Filet.

@calroach1 7 ай бұрын

What's up Kevin and Jennalyn!

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Hey my friend, I hope you guys had a Merry Christmas! We definitely need to meet up when you get back. We will follow you in Louisville! I know you probably don’t like’em…..but put a quick video of you, or SOMEBODY eating a White Castle burger! It’s a sentimental thing for me😉

@JenGioPhilippineJourney 7 ай бұрын

Hope you both had a wonderful Christmas with the family her City looks amazing did you stay with family or hotel

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Giovanni, we did and I hope you did as well! Thanks as always for watching 😉

@Hoochie243 7 ай бұрын

I'm Allergic to eggs too..that was a big omelette you had..this is a rare time I seen a video with bacon...

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, especially with the swine flu 😷

@expatlifestyle2000 7 ай бұрын

Awesome rural living out there with the family! Do they mostly forage, or do they mostly garden?

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

They are farmers, tobacco and rice

@expatlifestyle2000 7 ай бұрын

@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 nice!

@Neal_only1 7 ай бұрын

When you get back to Manila, lets meet up for a beer or two? Lol

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Neal, we will be back in Manila….probably the late afternoon on the 30th….we will have all day on the 31st to relax. Send me an email at 2muchtimeonmyhands65@gmail.com and I am sure we can meet you guys

@vetsforfreedom2647 7 ай бұрын

Its weird the trikes in Palawan are way bigger room for 3 or more if small

@cecilwampler8733 7 ай бұрын

It was an interesting trip. How expensive was your bus bribe? I'm always curious about those types of scenarios. Happy Holidays!

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

You know Cecil, o think it’s best if we don’t discuss that…..I probably should not have mentioned it

@cecilwampler8733 7 ай бұрын

@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Ah, fair enough...lol. I live in Cambodia and over the years have been in so many situations where people tell me later..."Oh, they expected you to give them money." I never see it coming.

@bobnewhart4318 3 ай бұрын

This was your first time going to her Village so that means you didn't meet her in the province. Do you mind if I ask where and how did you meet her or do you have a video on it?

@bobnewhart4318 3 ай бұрын

Not trying to be nosy, just trying to score me a caramel pina as well

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 3 ай бұрын

That was my first time going up to the house, but not the first time I have been to Vigan City. We actually met in town. She, her mother, a brother, and some cousins met me there. Jennalyn’s 1/2 Filipina and 1/2 Afrikan. Her father is from Ghana. Unfortunately, she never met him

@bobnewhart4318 3 ай бұрын

@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Thanks for the reply. Silly me I was hoping you stumbled up on a hidden Utopia were the caramel Filipinas reside.. Lol

@anthonywolfe7857 7 ай бұрын

She’s beautiful let them look

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

True, I just mean that don’t even make an effort to be discreet. They literally stare at her like she’s an alien or something

@gregjackson-ks1gh 7 ай бұрын

You should have brought the beer Kevin.

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

I actually brought the soft drinks, gin, and vodka….also the M&Ms

@steveanthony163 7 ай бұрын

There's an American vloger out in that area! Are you familiar with his vlogs? It's the Armstrong Family.

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Steve. No, I don’t know any vloggers out here

@Hoochie243 7 ай бұрын

The city looks like Spain

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Yes, that’s where the founder was from. It had some beautiful architecture 😉

@mrkcur 7 ай бұрын

Any good vegan restaurants in Vigan? 😆

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Good one, but is there any such thing as a good vegan restaurant?😂. I did do some research and there is a place called Cafe 1995 that has a 5 star rating on Trip Advisor. Unfortunately, we didn’t eat there SO I can’t give you my opinion

@goatman3828 7 ай бұрын

Was that a little pit bull walking behind you when you were talking about peeing on a church? 9.28 time stamp.

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

No, just a little street mutt. You rarely see pure breeds here

@MarcG294 7 ай бұрын

Kevin this is not about this video, it’s about the last one you just deleted. You don’t have to leave the Philippines Kevin, just put your foot down. Very firmly. If they don’t understand empty the house and start anew. This is your place, you’re paying for it and it’s very easy to start over.

@MarcG294 7 ай бұрын

Trust me Kevin, I spent the winter in the Philippines for 12 years in a row and had several relationships with women .

@MarcG294 7 ай бұрын

You have to make the rules Kevin and whoever disagree you send them on their way on a one way ticket.

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Marc!

@YuriUK 2 ай бұрын

I didn’t see any black folks there, I assume Jen’s dad was a foreigner?

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 2 ай бұрын

Yes, Jennalyn’s dad is from Ghana.

@rorybellamy2533 7 ай бұрын

Starbucks is a status showof in USA too. not for me i like Gas station coffee for free

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

McDonalds coffee isn’t bad either 😉

@teriscott685 7 ай бұрын

This girl only looks like maybe about 18yrs old

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Waaaay off, she’s 15!

@petebuchanan9555 7 ай бұрын

Kevin like all Americans you mispronounce the word Herb the H is not silent the word is herb not erb as you say, its not cool man

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Herb is a man’s name…short for Herbert…..sage is an “erb”

@papalolo3769 7 ай бұрын

You know you had to much to drink if you find yourself in JollyBee

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Hahaha, you are 100% correct!!😉

@rustynail3630 7 ай бұрын

Seems like it would get boring there after a day or two. Province life would not be for me

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

I hear ya, it’s not for me either.

@danielhammer1737 7 ай бұрын

How old is she?

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

@billlloyd9755 7 ай бұрын

Kevin it sounds like you’re the man

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Hahaha, thanks

@papalolo3769 7 ай бұрын

I hate chicken joy. I love Philippines.

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Me too, thanks for watching Papalolo😉

@dschoenfeld9277 7 ай бұрын

Bruh have you never traveled anywhere? when you look different people stare that happens around the world, especially where they’re not used to seeing some people. And it very well could be her dress with skin tight pants and belly hanging out she’s pretty so that’s something, but Philippines is a generally a modest country. I think you should know that.

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 7 ай бұрын

Ok “bruh”, people stare at her no matter how she is dressed. At least expats are discreet…Filipinos will stare until they can’t see her anymore including men, women, and children