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I currently live in Australia with my 2 cats and 4 chooks. I used to capture my travels through my love of analog photography. Now that I am busy in life, I plan to gradually go back to traveling and taking pictures down under.

  • On Film: Island In The Sun

    First trip for the year was Coron, Palawan. I’ve always wanted to come here and compare its sister destination, Puerto Princesa. I must say that each has its own charm. I’ve always wanted to escape and Coron was the perfect break I needed in the middle of a hectic corporate schedule.

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    I see you

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    Lake Kayangan

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    Everything is just crystal clear.

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    Training with her papa

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    The lake opens its heart at you.

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    One of the countless pristine waters of Coron

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    Hut on the island

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    Twins

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    He calls them “bogans”.

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    Stalking strangers

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    Foreign passengers on the boat. A mix of west and east.

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    Seven hundred steps to the top

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    Just another busy day at the pier

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    For a second, I thought of never going back to the city.

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    But then reality is always waiting for you on the shore.

    Coron, Palawan

    Feb 7-9, 2013

    Taken using Bell + Howel

  • The Palm Art Project #6

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    #6: Say what, Angkor Wat!

    If I had a superpower it would be visiting all the places I sketch on my palm – in an instant!

    But then I will be going to Cambodia in May so maybe it’s not far from reality. 😉

  • Looking Through the Gaps

    Gaps

    It’s hard to write something unspoken.

    Manila c. 2010

    Taken on film

  • Island In The Sun

    Coron, 2013. Something so tiny from above can be something beautiful too.

  • New Pages

    2012. The year that was. The month of August had been eventful and my trusty journal was the only non-living witness to it. I got myself a new set of pages to keep me company throughout this year.

  • {Currently Reading} Something Evil

    masterCurrently reading the favorite book of my favorite person.

    The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov

  • Red and Ripples

    Ripples“What you see is what you get.”

    Kayangan Lake

    Coron, Palawan

    08 February 2013

    First trip in 2013. Coron didn’t fail me; my eyes didn’t deceive me. Nature in this part of the country is just sublime. I was in awe.

    (Photo credit to my travel buddy Gene)

  • I Named My Bike After Eco

    Umberto

    The first goal I wrote for 2012 was “Learn how to ride a bicycle”.

    Then came Umberto, the very first bike I owned and learned to ride last year. I guess it’s never too late to do something for the first time.

    Here’s to many new exciting things to learn in 2013!

  • The Black and White List of 2012

    On the last day of December 2011, I made a list of the things that I wanted to accomplish in 2012. Upon checking the list tonight, I realized that I haven’t even crossed out half of the list. It doesn’t mean though that I failed myself as I experienced unexpected things and met wonderful people this year instead. I know that sometimes, life is unfair; but this year for me, life is full of surprises.

  • Coming Back

    In less than sixty days I am going back to this place. This time Coron. I told you I’ll come back.

    Puerto Princesa, Palawan

    November 2011

    *Taken using Instagram