Faces and Places

I think that the world is so wide yet it does make way for people to meet along the way. So no matter how the world is often called a big paradigm, our roads will somehow meet. This is a tribute to the many faces whom I’ve met in my travels. To the ones who have shown me the beauty of life, the wonders of nature, the wisdom and knowledge that people often share and the learning process that we continue to live up to. Sometimes, the body and spirit may be tired. But somehow, we find inspiration along the way. It is because fate and destiny willed us to. That’s what I’ve been hearing these past few days.

But I remember that the first instance is fate. But the second instance must be through one’s own doing. To visit the place where you have once journeyed and meet the people again. To be in contact with the many faces. My friend uses “The Notebook” dialogue that says, “If someone seriously wants to be a part of your life, he will seriously make an effort to be in it”. So this is in response to another friend’s thought that after fate has initiated, it’s time to make your own efforts.

So I’m making this effort to get back to the many places I have been to and the many faces I have met along the way. They may have been near or far. Faces I intend to see more and faces that is quite impossible to search on. But I will remember every spark, every cherished moment and every healing. The people I’ve missed and the people I will always treasure. From Bohol to Cebu, Thailand, Puerto Princesa, Coron, Zambales, Manila, La Union, Baguio and the more places and faces I intend to explore and meet, I will hold everything dearly. For you have made me smile, laugh and savor each experience.

"Bugoy" managing the ropes

"Gerwin" the boatman in one of his shy boy pictures

Kuya Jude, Zy and me lounging at one of Sunz en Coron Nipa Huts

With new found friends and the bouldered- star fish at Dos Palmas

Memories of Coron

I always believed what Forrest Gump said in the movie, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you’ll never know what you’ll get”. My life has been one full of surprises, sometimes they may not be happy ones but in the end I would always look back and smile once in a while and be proud of what I’ve been through or where I have gone to.

I’m talking about places I’ve visited, of people I have met along the way and the experiences that has nurtured me in every sense. Perhaps, one of the most memorable experiences I will forever instill in my heart is going to Coron. I think the place well deserved the credit and applause that Boracay and Puerto Princesa Palawan boasts of.

Coron is a place for the island and sea lovers. It has a threshold of islands by which you can reach through a boat. Even El Nido which I was told was one of the splendid places that Palawan also offers can be reached by boat. Although the journey to the island were mostly long. You can feel the sea breeze humming and batting your face. You can feel the water whipping through your boat or sprinkling your face or feet at various occasions while you journey in your boat. Renting the whole boat may be quite expensive, especially if you want it all to yourself. But you can get it cheaper by joining in with some visitors. As it is in business, expenses are always cheaper by the bulk.

I have never been to a hotspring that Maquinit has really been. The waters has really been therapeutic. If you like going to the spa then this one is for you. But mind you, the ride may be long and bumpy. If a lake would awe you, why not go to the Kayangan Lake? Mostly consisting of salt and fresh water combination. Why not indulge yourself in in swimming with the fishes? Then go to the white sand beaches of Malcapuya and Banana Island. Even at 2 feet deep, you’ll find yourself living with the fishes. Oh, I wish I was a mermaid!

There really are various places to enjoy in the Philiippines. I hear Coron is going to be the next Boracay. Let’s see how Coron would fair with Boracay. Boracay, wait for me!

Thrice the fun in the waters of Bulog Island

Note: For inquiries about travels to Coron, please  contact Lot at these numbers : 09107244736 or 09276701968. She is a resident of Coron not in anyway associated with any travel agencies.

The Sting Ray Lurking the Shallow Waters

Finding Nemo in Coron

Frolicking and Jumping in the Island

Uncover

Perhaps I thought I would never write in my blog again. maybe i owe my blog a lot these past few days. i've been quite busy... mostly too busy to write... but here i go again... thinking what i would write...
since my last blog I've gone to Coron to visit such wonderful place where the seas and oceans are brimming with wonderful creatures... the landscapes... the sights... the waters... the fishes left me in awe.... That even though the waves were whisking hard against the boat or wetting my face there was too much excitement to see... I am afraid of the waters because I might drown in it... too profusely drowned to cling on to a life jacket... yet i enjoyed the wonders and the mystery of the place...
I also went to Zambales to visit my brother at the PMMA and after which I stayed at the Crystal Beach Resort with friends... Then dwell on a heart-stopping adventure at the treetop adventure at subic zambales... I had fun... real fun... an excitement where more than my heart could consume... it was freedom from within... to soar heights beyond wonder...
Now too busy in some other things, I still enjoyed living the life... spiced by every moment... a twinkle in the eyes... a pen to write of some sort...
I will discover the world more... make journeys anew... and see where it will lead me too... in turn, i will learn, savor each feeling and see which roads i would soon uncover... i am not afraid of what awaits...

From water to hills to water in Coron

Kayangan lake

Malcapuya Waters of Coron, Busuanga

Obviously, the tree top adventure at subic

on the tree top with lhedz and bro

they call it the superman zipline... in our case, call it superwoman!!!