Batanes: Its Many Hills

i passed by on a rough road at some peak of the mountain on a motorbike.
i asked to be dropped off exactly here when i saw this.
i described it to some and they did not know what i was describing, where this is.
leslie, the artist, is painting me this view that i chose. and she is giving me the little painting for free. 

this may be common or not common of the things you saw. or maybe you saw this or maybe not. 

there is more than what you see that i saw that is tattooed in my heart.

Batanes

December 31, 2013

Nagudungan Hill, Calayan Island

great things happen to brave people. 
the more you put people down, the fiercer they become. 
they even appear more magnificent. 
they become daring and able to withstand any fight. 
fearless splendid warrior.

April 2012
Calayan Island, Babuyan Islands

Photo by Edgar Yap of eazytraveler.com 

Malaysia: In Melaka's St. Paul Ruins

Some things radiate more beauty after being ruined.

It becomes a structure stronger than it was before.

Awe-strikingly admired by many. 

As it earnestly stand still, fierce and tough. 

When broken, just keep still and be intense to live again.

March 2013

Melaka, Malaysia

Tinuy-an Falls, Surigao del Sur

The long hours of escape was a thrill.
Just to see this curtain of waters.
Just enough drop for me on a summer day.
To soothe my soul. To bring me back to life again.

On summer days when heat pains one's heart, getting wet into the waterfalls drowns all that away.

May 2013
Tinuy-an Falls, Surigao del Sur

Rice Terraces, Ifugao

This is their playground.

Lucky children.

What a wonderful place they live in.

Battad Rice Terraces, Ifugao

December 2012

Calayan Island, Babuyan Group

Intense. 

Authentic. 

Brave.

Calayan Island, Babuyan Group

April 2012

Barit Island, Babuyan Group

By the sea, existence is uncomplicated.

It is a life seemingly enclosed with skies integrating with the waters.

Enchanted, relaxed, and undemanding.

And the only thing that matters, is a wooden toy boat for a sun-blazed child.

Barit Island, Babuyan Group

May 2012

Lake Sebu, South Cotabato

Sometimes the only way to see some hidden wonders is to hang on some rope.
Never to mind how many meters it is up here from the ground.
Never to mind if the rope snaps and I fall down.

And the only thing that seems important at this moment  is the awe in my heart.

And the freedom to somehow fly.

Today, take a chance!

Lake Sebu

November 2012

AntiQue

it is in the wild that i see simplicity.
it is in the wild that i become.
wild & free to be what i want to be!

on this 6th day of December, focus on your "being" and be free. be who you want to be!

AntiQue
April 2013

Batad, Ifugao

this is where i praise, worship & pray to the gods in the heavens.
this is where i find peace. this is where i re-fill my heart with love & joy to share.

may the rest of this 5th day of December be filled with serenity!

Batad, Ifugao
December 2012

Dipolog

sometimes some stuff are better than a box of chocolates. you never know what you're gonna get.
like this Balot & Vinegar that landed by my side, left by a young man while he strolled by the bay.
past midnight for you, but still within my waking hours on a fourth day of December. happy dreaming!

Dipolog
October 2012

Stanley Plaza, Hongkong

i savor simple things like walks (and sitting) in the park.
because simple things are free.

heavens bless your 3rd day of December!

Stanley Plaza, Hongkong
October 2012

Bangkok, Thailand

It is when I travel that I worship and pray to the heavens. Sitting here was soothing to the mind and soul. The colors and artwork in this temple enlivens my heart... To love more.

A Tranquil First Tuesday of December to everyone!

Wat Arun
Bangkok, Thailand
March 2013

Camotes Island

It is when I travel that I live longer. It is when I travel that I feel more loved. 

A Joyful First Day of December everyone!

Camotes Island 

March 2012