Foot and Fire

My first visit of Bohol was in May 2008 when I still use the film camera and the second was in November 2009 when I was able to have my first digicam. I dream of going back there and enjoy their white sand beach... I wish the Boholanos Strength of spirit.  I fervently pray that they will find new sources strength in these crumblings. Photo taken from  http://www.bohol.ph/ One of the essential virtues of travelling is wonderment. If one wanders as a task or to pass the time, one cannot embody such a virtue. In fact, there is no point in travelling when one does not have the capacity to find joy in simple things as children often do. We often associate wonderment to children, which is, in fact, very apt. Children wonder at anything from thousands of hills to hundreds of sea urchins. This is, I believe, one thing adults should not overgrow from.  All churches are the same. All mountains are the same. All beaches are the same. Sure, but it...

Chocolate Hills. This viewing deck on top of the highest hill  may now be a ruin but it surely is cemented in our thoughts  when we were enjoying the cute drops of mint hills (they're green not chocolate colored) after climbing more-than-a-hundred steps. Taken November 2009, our family entourage was joined  by my 83 year old Lola who was serenaded by Lobor River Cruise singers that day because it was here birthday  and by my nephew who was 3 years old at the time. *** The oldest and youngest of our troop posed by the door of Baclayon Church. They froze the beauty of the intimate detail of the structure with them. *** The dance troupe of Loboc was also joined by Boholanos of the community;  they are of all ages from children to grandmas... *** My Father in Bohol's Butterfly garden.  It can be everywhere but it was here where he was tickled like this. *** Bohol's hanging bridge. *** T...

Don Salvador Benedicto, a municipality in the north of Negros Occidental is a place to enjoy while driving one's own car as all of the places to see are just along the highway... First stop is the Pandanon Valley Resort located in Murcia, just a short bridge away from Pandanon, DSB itself. They have a room from double to family rooms for overnight accommodations and huts for daytime excursionists. Aside from the gushing of waters coming from the creek that separates Murcia and DSB, the resort features pools, a trek along flowers and plants inside the resort premises, and a large activity area. ***   *** Doc J's Stop-over, just a little distance away from Km 37 mark, offers a refreshing halo-halo on not-so-cool days and hot lemongrass tea for cooler days. This place is ideal for intimate family gathering and office rest and recreational activities. Flowers and plants abound this place too. *** Not far ahead is the Lion's Club landmark which is......