SLOW LIVING IN THE PHILIPPINE PROVINCE | ISLAND LIFE
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We like living in the provinces because the pace is slow.
Today Boria and mom went for a little walk around the neighborhood. I decided to stay home and tend the plants.
A local carabao, looking at them curiously. They wanted to pet him, but who knows what he has in mind? These animals are often very friendly, but I had a case where the carabao chased me when I was a child.
They walked on and turned down a small street. There is a lot of bamboo growing along the road. Bamboo grows very fast, like a weed, and you have to be careful if you plant it on your property.
They came to an unusual village. Lots of houses with roofs, but no people in sight. It's very quiet and only birdsong can be heard. It turned out to be a cemetery. When there is not enough space in the ground Filipinos build family tombs. Sometimes they grow several stories high.
The road led them to the sea, but there is no beach. There are mangroves growing along the shore. There is only a narrow path where fishermen take their boats out at high tide.
On the way home, they stopped to watch Filipinos make concrete hollow blocks.
A mixture of cement, sand, and gravel is poured into a metal mold and lightly tamped.
In a few seconds, a new block appears.
These blocks are the main building material in the Philippines. They do not need sophisticated or expensive equipment to make them. Even the cement mix is mixed by hand in this mini-factory.
A sawmill works nearby. The guys cut the boards on a large circular saw.
In the Philippines, mainly tropical hardwoods grow: acacia falcata, mahagony, jamelina.
But the most accessible wood here is coconut. Coconut palms have no annual rings, core or branches, so there are no knots. Coconut is used not only for construction, but also for making furniture.
The next day Ben took Boria to his friend Oskar. He has a small fish farm in his backyard and he agreed to show it to him.
Oskar only started this business four months ago.
He has built small pools in the backyard under a shed. The fish that spawn, the fingerlings or baby fish, and the adult fish live separately.
Now only two species of fish are raised here - colored tilapia and catfish. There are about 2,000 of them. Oskar expects to harvest at least 800 kilograms.
All underwater inhabitants need oxygen. In natural bodies of water, algae and other plants saturate the water with oxygen. At a fish farm, the plants are replaced by an air pump. Just like in a home aquarium, only bigger.
They feed the fish special food in the form of pellets.
Mila and Ben treated us to bananas and banana blossom. I am very happy. In the Philippines, banana blossoms are also edible. We will make lumpia out of them.
The banana blossom is also called a banana heart.
First you have to remove the outer tough petals. They are too fibrous.
The rows of yellow inflorescences are also edible, but in each of these florets you need to remove the matchstick-like pistil. This work is long and painstaking.
I cut the banana florets into small pieces, and washed them several times. We will also need garlic, onions and meat. We will use chicken breast.
The onion, garlic and meat need to be fried in a pan. Then put the banana blossom, season with salt and pepper and continue to braise until they are soft.
After that, they need to cool down a bit, and then wrap them in spring roll wrapper.
Now our lumpia needs to be fried, in hot oil.
Boria often told that he is very lucky to have me as his wife. Most Filipinas are great wives. I often surprise them with Filipino dishes, they love Filipino foods. The neighbor's dogs won't let you lie. Now they are always at our door when I am cooking.
In the evening we went to the beach. The sea air improves mood and reduces depression. Negatively charged hydrogen ions help absorb oxygen and balance serotonin levels in the brain.
Boria envies me, I can be in the sun for a long time and not get red as a tomato. He thinks a swarthy skin tone is very beautiful.
In the evening we had an interesting guest, a cute tokay gecko. Here we call it toko because it makes a loud clicking sound "toko, toko." This harmless little critter feeds on cockroaches, termites, mosquitoes and spiders.
Boria and I named him "Kuzya" like the little house pet from the Russian fairy tale. He can run on the walls and ceiling, too.
Mom is afraid of him and kicked him out of her room.
We said good night to our new friend. We hope he catches lots of mosquitoes tonight.
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Keep up the good work..show them your talent skills in wood working boris..the beautiful design..
#IslandLife,
Baka may makita ka dyan, LOT FOR SALE. Paki messages mo nman ako.
Wow
I don’t want it to end
Please Darlene
Try to upload everyday of u can.
No skipping ads everyone please ❤
Agree, upload videos at least 3 times a week it will also help you to gain more subscribers, likes, and views. I don’t skip ads even it is long to show my support to your family. Keep safe and God bless always.
2 times is ok, having people wait, patience is a virtue.
I'm happy for Boris now, he can practice his profession in Mindanao, carving meticulous woodworks and design. Good for him living in Mindanao, since Mindanao has lots of wood source. Hopefully, I can order some door design and furniture from him. Please do it online per order and ship them to the buyer around Philippines. It is actually, in demand. Let your buyer shoulder the shipments fee. You can have furniture store in your place, just rent a place and start one. Incorporate also some native products and design.
someday he can build his own BUSINESS AND School for WOOD CARVINGS, ALSO... AT LEAST HE CAN EDUCATE MORE INTERESTED FILIPINOS IN WOODWORKS... VERY INTERESTING HUMAN SKILLS, YOU KNOW... LIKE SAINT JOSEPH & JESUS AS WELL.
Someday, Boris will one day be the best wood carver in the country. God bless you.
Aside from their charm, your videos are so very educational. They ought to be part of a geography class curriculum.
Greetings from California USA 🇺🇸 Thank you for your new video. Please let’s support them by NOT skipping Ads. I really love all your contents. Keep safe and God Bless🙏
Thank you so much Ivy❤️🤗
Your mother taught you well Darlene. I’m impressed on how you are taking good care of your Russian husband and mother-in-law and teaching them good Filipino banana heart lumpia I will try that someday Mahalo and Aloha from Hawaii 🌺
Aloha! Thank you so much, Rosemarie❤️🤗
@@islandlifebd Same! Much Mahalo from Honolulu also. A very grateful watcher of Darlene and Boris' YT videos. I didn't know you could eat banana flower blossoms like that! Wow. Thank you for teaching us this recipe.
I love the three of you , very nice family with mother Inlaw who is down to earth, they are all simple . Borris and mom appreciate the simple Philippines life ,the wife is such a nice woman ❤️❤️❤️
Yes Boris is blessed to have you as wife… you are a humble, good girl, who knows how to cook, run the house & have good communication skill & luv his mum… woww what a life to him..,❤❤
I would love to purchase some of Boria's art pieces to support your family's new venture. Just so you know, you guys inspire us and keep me(Mrs Justice) entertained at the same time. Your vlog is like a Teleserye to me- I am hooked, and i just want it to keep going. Lol! More blessings and keep safe guys.
OMG cant wait to see Boris doing in his first job!! He has a great craftmanship back in Russia must be amazing to be applied here… such a simple, relatable good family!! God bless you kuznetsov family…❤❤❤
Hallo mama... very calm mama.. and Boris and the wife Darlene i m happy to watch your video but... please more videos Darlene para maraming mag subscribe sa mga videos mo.. watching from germany
Your content are always fun, educational and not mundane. I look forward seeing new videos from you❤ you guys are absolutely amazing!
You have an amazing video Darlene, showing us the simple life in the,provinces. I hope Boris and mom Katya both enjoy your provincial tour. Looking forward for more videos Darlene. Stay safe.
Waiting always for your new apload videos, Sana lagi kang mag apload ng videos nyo
I really like the way you live in the philippines with your husband and mother in law , they are very simple.
Thank you so much ❤️🥰
Boris is a very observant, he notices the good things in the Philippines esp the friendly people he meets along the way.. keep going my favorite channel. God bless you both.
I just love watching all your videos and i like the way you narrate it Darlene. Hello to Boris and your Mom in law they love Samal your new found land❤
Saan po kayo sa samal maam..samal din ako..
Can't wait for the next episode! Congrats to Boris on landing a job which he is more than qualified for, given his skills!
Darlene, bago mohugasan ng tubig ang puso ng saging, kumuha ka ng malinis na barbeqiu stick at ipaikot mo sa tinadtad mo na puso ng saging sa bowl para didikit sa barbeqiu stick ang dagta at bago mo lagyan ng asin at pigain mo ng mabuti para lalabas yong juice na mapakla saka mo ng tubig at pigain at handa lutuin. Sana makatulong , Enjoy and God bless!
Nice to watch videos like this that doesn't flex anything. Just a diary of everyday life of a family of three in the province. The music is relaxing, the content is detailed and informative and the narration is very soothing.
Seeing, observing people& places in your videos specifically far-flung Mindanao is quite interesting & fascinating💕
Congratulations to you BoRIS in your first Job, were happy for you!!!❤❤
Great news for Boris💕
Thank you Mr. Boris for your great appreciation with our country, culture and mostly the hospitable attitude of Filipinos..God Bless your family always..
Good luck heren the phil....very lucky kaza mr. Mo...mabait...God Bless...🙏😇🤗💝🥰💐
Glad to see Maminka, learning our provincial way of life. If I am closer would come to greet her - добро пожаловать and give her a big, big, hug. She's as adventurous as Boris and Darlene. 🤍🤍🤍
Wow..it seems Boris and mom katya lobe simple life. There is no such place like Philippines..so lucky they choose to live here..
its so educational ❤this is my kind of vlogging
This is a win-win situation. Your family embraces the island and the island will gain from their presence.❤
From Russia with love! I see people writing comments about poverty... Living in a place with such beautiful nature and such comfortable climate is priceless treasure.
True,and most people here knows and help each other,simple life away from toxic city life..I live in Northern mountain part of Philippines known as Benguet and i love it..🙃
Some more news from paradise. I will have sweet dreams. Thank you for the video.
Thank you and sweet dreams 🤗❤️
This is the first time I’ve seen banana blossoms cooked this way. Thanks for sharing this recipe to all of us Darlene🌼💜🌷
Also, your narration and content is always so interesting! 👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you❤️
You are loved by us filipinos,staysafe always thanks for your nice video z😍
Lots of love, I can't wait to watch your next video.
Simple life n simple living make life much happier this way. Is rather relaxing n peaceful when watching this video. ♥️👍🙏
Thank you so much. Have a great day🥰❤️
Another happy day while watching Island Life vlog,my stress reliever,
I can't wait to watch ur next episode..
Boris is so lucky to have you Darlene and also Darlene is lucky to have Boris..mama Kat is so sweet she's always smiling..
God bless your family and stay stronger.♥️♥️♥️
Glad to see ur early vlog ds week!!! Nice very informative… specially lumpia made of banana heart… my first time to see it!! & the fish fond!!❤❤
Wow! They are doing great! ❤
My mom love your story and watched all your videos even before when the Boris had conflict in the community back in Russia. She wants you to dive in the daily vlogging for it relieves her stress. God Bless!
I am exited na magkaroon ng trabaho na si boris on woodworking in the coming days. I pray. Sana lord bigyan mo sila.
Maraming salamat po❤️
Amen
Amen
Amen
Amen
That eggroll looks so delicious Darlene! I really enjoy the segments that show you cooking. You are very patient in preparing the ingredienst. It looks like a lot of work but everything you make looks yummy! ❤ I really enjoyed the part showing Mama Katya's reaction to the Toko and getting annoyed that you and Boria are are too slow to remove it from the house! 😂 Thank you, there's always so much fun in your vlogs! ❤
Nakukuha yan sa panalangin kung meron kayo faith tulad ng Isang mustard seed anuman battles in life ma overcome din
Importante good health at samasama kayo sa hirap man at ginhawa positive pananaw ano gusto mo marating mangyyri kalakip ng patience sipag at tiyaga mag marrying yan God bless you 🙏❤😇
I'm so happy to see your vlog again. Tell mama it's called buteke (gecko lizard) and they are harmless. They eat mosquitoes 🦟🦟🦟🦟.
Gecko's bite. If cornered, they can bite your toes. Juct be careful not to step on them. Great Boris found a job. Blessings!👌🙏
Woww I like your video as always..can't wait for the next episode..😊😊❤❤
Good that they are getting used in Philippine day to day life!🙏🇵🇭🇧🇭
I love how you vlog❤ i hope you vlog everyday. I love to meet you guys when i be home in Davao. Wish you good health and enjoy living in our country❤keep on vlogging pls. No skipping of ads pls❤
Grandma is So Funny...and her Mop....ha ha ha 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I started to watched your videos few months back. Can you upload your videos often? I am one of your subscriber from Canada. I love your vlog. Very authentic ❤.
Thank you Judith. We have more videos to come🤗❤️
@@islandlifebd ❤❤❤
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Wow Darlene,it's a great opportunity for Boris to show his talent in carpentry,nice choice to live in Mindanao Samal.
More vlogs Darlene I never skip ads.. God Bless ❤️❤️❤️
I am in awe of your talents Darlene. You are the Martha Stewart of the Philippines. Wishing you continued success.
Luv the mom of boris that much.. Hope ull enjoy ur stay here in the Philippines particularly samal island.. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
It's my first time to see your vlog, I like it very informative and you explain everything.
OMG, I can’t wait to watch the next episode!!! Boris’ first job! The previews looks exciting! From what I see the woodwork is going to come out great!!! I’ve got a feeling that you are all going to be very successful. Mama makes me laugh 😂. She doesn’t want to live with the lizard. And Darlene, the lumpia looks delicious 😋. I wonder if there’s a place here in the State of Washington 🇺🇸 where I can find a banana blossom. I wonder what they taste like.
You will find it in asian grocery stores like 99 Ranch or Seafood Supermarket
@@binibinibini1833 Thank you! I will see if I can find it there. 😁
Don`t throw these geggos out! They are not only harmless but very useful catching and eating moskitos and other flies! I really miss these cute creations and their cuccoo sounds!
Wow, looking forward to the next episode.
This is a lovely video, i like to see people enjoying a simple happy life. They are correct to say Boris is a lucky man.
Nice SIMPLE life. How nice to leave in SAMAL ISLAND..👍👍👍🙏🙏💕
lumpia best of the heart,my frnd,,von voyage god bless us..
Please show us one day the finish product of boris , i know hes good in carving . God bless u three .❤
Good day happy to see your smiles in youtube...viewing all the way from Cebu, Philippines🎉❤🎉❤
Good morning. Thank you so much po ❤️
Love that mama is eating your cooked food. So sweet gesture to take care of her.
Is Katya feeling homesick yet. I just love seeing her. I think she might be the same age as I. Can she also stay in the Philippines for a year like Boris?
I'm wondering also. I hope they will share their response with us
I can't get over how wholesome and wonderful this channel is to follow. You guys are the kind of friends I wish I had. So friendly, kind, honest, modest and just so very clearly simply good people.
I genuinely hope people donate lots of money and you make it rich. So many TH-camrs make so much money for garbage videos. You are the kinds of people who actually really deserve making money.
It would be really interesting to know how much money you make with youtube and donations.
Not because of jealousy, I know it's not millions and you deserve every peso of it anyway, but just simply out of curiosity how much a wholesome channel like this can make.
Anyway I dread the day I run out of videos of you to watch!
Keep being the great people you are, you make the world a better place :)
Thanks!
Wow! God bless you for your generosity.😮
Thank you so much ❤️. More blessings to come.
Poverty in the countryside is unbelievable but glad Boris and Mama are coping.
Its not only in the countryside, even in big cities. But its better to live in poverty than in a war torn country.
There is no poverty in the country side, they don't have money but they have abundance of food (free food).
And no freedom they control the people
@@myrnahester5470 no freeom? care to explain? theres always a negative dipshit in every video
As far as I can see from this channel.... they are always eating delicious food... hardly a poverty
Hello there, glad to see you enjoy your tour of the Philippines, a beautiful country with loving people.
Sinpleng pamumuhay at tahimik. Sarap talaga sa probensya.❤❤❤
@2:58 just like a Cinva block press! So cool and easy to make.
My very best to the Kuznevsov family for their new adventure in Samal. May God always keep you safe, healthy and may you have a peaceful and successful life in the island. Best of luck to Boris for having a new job!
Night Gale from Northern California, U.S.A. 🙏 😊
You have to visit the Philippines eagle sanctuary,,Boris can engrave eagle and durian as tourist souvenirs
As a way of support,I am not skipping the ads, please do daily vlogs,your vlogs are really enjoyable,simple yet informative..more subscribers to come,,
Thank you so much ❤️
GOD BLESS BOTH OF YOU... TAKE CARE... WE LOVED YOUR STYLE OF BLOGGING... OKAY LANG GUYS... AKO LANG TO... WATCHING WITH FRIENDS.
Wow, boris your going to work now, good luck,keep blogging everyday .
Banana heart also good with coconut milk or gata with monggo and dried little fish. it’s really good. ❤ We love toko it’s like a lucky charm, we have this belief if you have toko in your house you’ll have abundance of good health and money.
hahaha @ 6:27 "painsTaking" hahahahaha ur too cute, hahaha
Sana po hindi matagal ang kasunod na episode kung pwede ay daily ang upload. Nkakabitin kasi.
Thank you for promoting Samal mabuhay.
Enjoying your videos from Cornwall, UK. Great humble content, as always. Keep up the good work 👏
Love it!
Mabait ang asawa mo at beyanan mo
Sweetest folks in the whole world. I love providence life.
I really enjoy, watching yyour vedio, its so inspiring and add learnings in our life how to discover survive, Borias and His mom also is so good, contented, ready to imbrace the culture even the food, theyre so friendly, God bless you always
Thank you so much ❤️
For us, to remove the bitter taste of the banana heart, we put salt and mix it with the flourettes and then wash the flourettes several times .. very savory dish .. we cooked it with "Saluyot" with broiled or fried milkfish or bangus
Happy for you that you are all in good health,good conditions .always keep safe.God Bless.
Lovely to see you both 3
Are slowly settling down
And getting into the local life
And culture.
Then Boris are doing his first job in Phillip pines.
Best regards Niller
I barely comment but I can't wait Boris to have a job.
BTW, who else click like before watching and not skipping ads?
Me🥰… i love this family, and the way Darlene narrate every vlog… let us support this sweet and beautiful family.
Na miss ko tuloy pagkaing pinoy .. gusto ko na umuwi.
Oo nga Lene, ma swerte sila sayo kasi wala kang ka arte arte sa buhay at alam lahat ng gawain. May you be blessed more
Salamat po. Napaka swerte ko din po sa kanila🥰
I will buy one of his sculpture work, maybe a bird , his very talented, mommy is very nice💖💖💖
How relaxing the video is
Excited to see that woodcraft's result.😮
Love you guys. I think you should do more cooking shows of traditional dishes from the Philippines as you are such a great cook. 😋😋❤
Good simple & rich life. A real good, satisfying way of living. I admire you all. Well done….as we say here….Aussie…Aussie…Aussie..oi..oi..oi🇦🇺
Thank you so much ❤️
Bamboo it's a big help it comes to build house...etc etc....
Nice to watch your fresh video. Have to watch every part of it. Glad to know the banana blossom can be used for spring rolls. I will definitely going to try it when i come home. It looks delicious, we cook banana blossom for "dinakdakan" dish and it also tasted like one. My mother add hot charcoal to the grated coconut to get the smokey flavor to it before adding to the banana blossom. Can't wait to see your next vlog. Take care always ❤️
I'm new subscribers I became addicted now with your vlogs, 😍
Sarap nyan lalo pag nilagyan ng sotanghon at ginataang puso ng staging.
what a life! cant wait to go back to the philippines in august!
I am your silent subscriber & viewer fom baguio city.
I love watching your vlogs, very educational & interesting, may GOD KEEP YOU ALL HEALTHY & BLESSED!
Thank you so much po. Hello po sa mga taga Baguio City🤗❤️
God bless you Guys hugsto you all❤❤❤
Thank you so much. Hugs from us❤️
Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️