Black and White
Some random shots from our DSLR and phone cameras that I used to try black and white. :-)
Traveling is fun!
No, not that basketball violation. ;-D I'm talking about going to places where I can enjoy the beauty of nature, escape all the stress at work and the pollution from the city. The smell of the greenery and the ocean also heals me from all the negativity. And, of course, I also enjoy taking photographs! :-)
One of the prettiest places I’ve been to and enjoyed the most (so far) was Bohol. I was inside the plane when I first saw the breathtaking white sand beaches. Seeing the color of the ocean and trees from above tells me that I’m already away from Manila’s pollution!
We landed safely at Tagbilaran Airport and waited for our tour guide to meet us there. For our three day vacation there, we stayed in Dumaluan Beach Resort 2, visited tourist spots from morning ‘til afternoon and swam the rest of the day. The food was also exciting. You should try the exotic ice cream flavors from the Bee Farm and the buffet style luncheon in a floating restaurant in Loboc River. And, of course, you should see the Chocolate Hills, Bohol's most famous tourist attraction.
Second in my list is the Guimaras Island. We were in Iloilo visiting our relatives and decided to go to Guimaras since it’s nearby. From Iloilo City we only took a ferry boat to get to the island and a tricycle ride to get to our destination. Aside from the sweet mangos they produce, their beach is also quiet and relaxing compared to Boracay and Puerto Galera. We stayed in Raymen Beach Resort which is the only commercialized resort there. The boat ride cost P13 per person and P500 for the tricycle since there were eight of us, back and forth.
If you want a great summer vacation but has a tight budget, you should plan everything ahead of time. You can find a lot of great promos online for airfare and hotel accommodation. Make sure to prepare all the things you need for the trip. Travelling also becomes even more fun when you’re with your loved ones. Enjoy and God bless! ;-)
One of the prettiest places I’ve been to and enjoyed the most (so far) was Bohol. I was inside the plane when I first saw the breathtaking white sand beaches. Seeing the color of the ocean and trees from above tells me that I’m already away from Manila’s pollution!
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We landed safely at Tagbilaran Airport and waited for our tour guide to meet us there. For our three day vacation there, we stayed in Dumaluan Beach Resort 2, visited tourist spots from morning ‘til afternoon and swam the rest of the day. The food was also exciting. You should try the exotic ice cream flavors from the Bee Farm and the buffet style luncheon in a floating restaurant in Loboc River. And, of course, you should see the Chocolate Hills, Bohol's most famous tourist attraction.
Baclayon Church
Baclayon Church (back)
Baclayon Church's mini museum and souvenir shop
Snatcher caught by Spiderman LOL
Chocolate Hills
Chocolate Hills
Man-Made Forrest
Bee Farm
Bee Farm
Bee Farm
Butterfly Garden
Immaculada Concepcion Church
View from museum of the Immaculada Concepcion Church
Loboc River
Floating Restaurant in Loboc River
Sunrise or sunset? :-)
Second in my list is the Guimaras Island. We were in Iloilo visiting our relatives and decided to go to Guimaras since it’s nearby. From Iloilo City we only took a ferry boat to get to the island and a tricycle ride to get to our destination. Aside from the sweet mangos they produce, their beach is also quiet and relaxing compared to Boracay and Puerto Galera. We stayed in Raymen Beach Resort which is the only commercialized resort there. The boat ride cost P13 per person and P500 for the tricycle since there were eight of us, back and forth.
If you want a great summer vacation but has a tight budget, you should plan everything ahead of time. You can find a lot of great promos online for airfare and hotel accommodation. Make sure to prepare all the things you need for the trip. Travelling also becomes even more fun when you’re with your loved ones. Enjoy and God bless! ;-)
The Good Samaritan
A week ago, I stumbled upon a photo of an old lady shared on Facebook and read the story about it. I felt sorry for her and admired the person who helped her. He fed and even gave his remaining cash to her and only left enough fare going home. It's nice to know that there are still kind-hearted people. The problem is the people who take advantage of it.
I found out last night from Glaiza as we were nearing her office that that old lady has been wandering around Ayala Avenue since she was just starting. Glaiza even mentioned seeing her smoking a cigarette or drinking coffee. I do kind of remember seeing her a few times when I accompanied Glaiza to work. It was disappointing to think that she has been deceiving people that long (or longer!) and felt sorry for the guy and all the others who tried to help her. I went back to that fb post and read some of the comments and saw responses from others who got fooled! Poor them! They were just trying to help.
I'm not trying to discourage everyone to help but rather be cautious when doing so. Let's be smart! For example, if a person is lost then take them to the nearest police station or social welfare agency. NEVER take them to their place yourselves. If they're hungry then give them food! I don't think giving them cash is a smart thing to do. ALSO, always think of your safety first before trying to help others. Take care everyone and God bless! :-)
I found out last night from Glaiza as we were nearing her office that that old lady has been wandering around Ayala Avenue since she was just starting. Glaiza even mentioned seeing her smoking a cigarette or drinking coffee. I do kind of remember seeing her a few times when I accompanied Glaiza to work. It was disappointing to think that she has been deceiving people that long (or longer!) and felt sorry for the guy and all the others who tried to help her. I went back to that fb post and read some of the comments and saw responses from others who got fooled! Poor them! They were just trying to help.
I'm not trying to discourage everyone to help but rather be cautious when doing so. Let's be smart! For example, if a person is lost then take them to the nearest police station or social welfare agency. NEVER take them to their place yourselves. If they're hungry then give them food! I don't think giving them cash is a smart thing to do. ALSO, always think of your safety first before trying to help others. Take care everyone and God bless! :-)
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