Memories of Balara's Golden Days

June 12, 2014- Aside from celebrating the country's Independence Day, the families of Balara held their annual Grand Reunion. Since most in Balara (or who have come to stay in Balara for some time) are being sentimental of days gone by, my Dad brought out his copy of the Balara memoirs written by Agnes Rule-Yaptenco...which led me thinking...If I am to write my own recollection of the Balara I used to know, what would I write...