I Learn from Life: Scenes from the Beach

I will always be a student of life. Age is just a number but maturity is not. As I turned a year older (although it's hard getting used to it), I took on the camera and look back to what I've learned. The most important thing in my travels is sharing so that others can see a glimpse of what I saw. My journeys also has led me to finding myself and to appreciate life. I share to encourage to live and to learn more. I thank all the people who have been there for me through the years. I thank all those who remembered. I will always try to give back in my own little ways.

Here are the learnings that made me as I am. Lessons from the scenes of the beach. The beach is one of the places where one can find solitude and know that there is harmony between landscapes, nature, water and sky. We are all in the center of this harmony. Let us not break it.

There will always be a glimpse of a Rainbow

There is beauty in friendship.

Beauty is everywhere if we learn to use our eyes and heart.

There will always be sunset everyday.

There will be division but there will always be refuge.

Blend in harmony with everything.

Photographer-Wannabe: Weekend Etcetera

I am a photographer-wannabe. I took the liking because it captures the essence of every being. More than words, it captures moments and beauty. It helps me appreciate that in life there is always beauty everywhere we turn our heads. So I'm sharing my pictures, for everyone to realize to keep the positivism when ever we loose hope.

Baby Pictures: Baby Subjects

I love to capture little children in their moments. It helps me remind that we were once young like them. Even though, I'll be turning a year older (younger!!!I insists!) I still have that child-like enthusiasm. Their smiles help us realize that our world was once innocent and carefree!

Natural Beauty: Flower/ Plant Subject

Nature are God's work of art. Looking through them makes us wonder that there is absolute power hovering over us. Regardless of what religion you belong, every time we breath know that there is an omnipotent power more than being a superficial thing.

Saud Beach: I am Me

I long for the sand on my feet and the waves of the sea. I long even though I am scared. So scared that it may drown me. So I set on to calmer waters, so I can feel the sand and let the sea water brush my skin. I am no more of light skin but of the darker side. Yet I am humbled by the winds and the beauty that surrounds me. Serenity is what I have. Even though the waves make splashes and the wind hisses. I am me and I will always see the beauty of life.

Sand On My Feet

The Windmills and the Beach

Peace? Serenity? Calmness? Call it Whatever you may!

Driftwood

Boats on the Beach

Shells on the Sand: I picked them up!

Remembering Ferdinand E. Marcos

Ferdinand E. Marcos is a former president of the Philippines. To some, he is known as a dictator. To others, he may be corrupt. But to many, he is more than that. Perhaps, he must have been one of the most well-achieved individuals and one of the smartest presidents the Philippines had or could ever have. Whatever your point of view is regarding Marcos, it does or doesn't matter. His remains remain in his mausoleum in Ilocos Norte, frozen to keep his body from decomposing unless he is buried in the Libingan ng mga Bayani.

So on our part of the tour, we remember a great individual whose life and death was encompassed by secrets, mysteries and intrigues. If you go around the museum, you can see that he has achieved a lot in his life and in the mausoleum, you will be able to meet Marcos in his coffin. What a weird way to meet a president. Don't you think so?

In front of the Marcos Memorabilia

At the Entrance

Painting Marcos

Bronze Sculpture

Another Statue: In the Office Setting

The House of the Marcoses in Ilocos Norte (pictured by me)

***Photo credits goes to CSA***

Oh Winds of Aged Cape Bojeador, Ilocos Norte

It was windy that day when we set out at Cape Bojeador, Ilocos Norte. But the scenery never fails to amaze me. So we took pictures of this cape that is already age-old cape. I had my jacket on because of the cold. Most of the pictures you see are taken by me except the ones where I am in it.

"Oh, winds... never leave me though you may blow against my hair...I can feel you... as long as I know you are there. That is enough".

Taking in the View

Arms Stretch? (Is this exercising or what? lol)

Who's Up for the Picture?

Enough of the Camera! We say "Never!" (lol)

Cape Bojeador in its Splendor

Yup, it's me with the Cape!

Moments at the Cape Bojeador

The Beach: As seen from the Cape

Happy Memory Bank: Seeing Through Arinaya Beach Resort

Pagudpud, Ilocos Sur is not a first but Arinaya Beach Resort is. Indeed, we found Saud beach more thrilling and exotic than Blue Lagoon. So we set out on another journey to reach this place. The accommodations at Arinaya exuded our expectations. Talk about the huge family room that taught us that there is indeed a wide space for everyone. It housed 7 beds that can accommodate up to 8 people or more. The view is exquisite. I have new thoughts to add to my happy memory bank. So I'm sharing it and I hope you indulge and put them in your happy memory bank too!

Looking Through the Distance

Far Out Distance

Looking Through Space

The Drama of Two Trees

View of the Beach from our Cottage

Palmera Tree for our Palmera Cottage