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Snapshots from my Cagayan de Oro and Bukidnon trip.

This is what you'll see on the other end of Makahambus Cave. White water rafters pass through this river

The historical marker at the cave's facade.

Bonding time with my high school friend, Shine who now resides in CDO. The adorable kid next to me is Louisse, Shine's son and my inaanak.

An ancestral house in Balingasag, Misamis Oriental. The local folks (two men in blue and the lady in white shirt) showed us around before we interviewed 'Solo' papaya farmers.

Notice the carved image of a men at the corner, as if carrying the second floor of the house. I saw two old houses with the same architecture. I wonder what's the story behind.

In our quest in finding 'Solo' papaya plantations, we faced rain and narrow and muddy road. But the sight of the farm and the smell of the grass felt like home.

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Aroroy, Masbate

Let me take you to the land where I grew up...

Aroroy is a coastal town. We call our port "pantalan" and this is what you'll see there on a clear day. That's the famous Mayon Volcano peeping on the horizon. It has always been the favorite subject of my drawings when I was a kid.

I took this on a late afternoon of December 2007. That's the "pantalan" under construction. I heard it's already finished. This picture sends me so much melancholia...

Agriculture is the common source of livelihood of the townsfolks. This is a common scene along provincial highways.

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Masbate Snapshots

I can't think of anything to write about today so let me just post some pictures I took from my last visit in my hometown. I just used a point and shoot camera and made some minor editing using Photoshop CS3.

To get to the town, I have to ride in a motorboat, usually with a capacity of 50-80 people. This is the front part of the boat. The horizon is a sight to behold.

This little hut is called a home. This is common in the depressed areas in the Philippines like Masbate.

I took this while riding on a jeepney. I have to travel early in the morning to catch the boat trip to Sorsogon. From Sorsogon, I have to ride a bus to head back to Laguna where I currently stay.

More pictures and stories to come... Ü

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Survival of the Fittest

I was stunned when I stumbled on this picture. It sent shiver to my spine. The vividness of the shot is amazing. This is one of those pictures that stir up so much emotions. A thousand words it paints. Indeed.



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