Journey Down Under
After several monotonous days at work or in school, human beings deserve to have a breather. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, away from smog that pollutes every bronchiole in our vulnerable lungs. And if you have an itch for fresh air, a journey down under just like ours may just be the cure for you.
The first stop of our journey down under is the island of Nogas, which is located along the coastline of Anini-y. Legend has it that Nogas and Anini-ni were lovers, separated for eternity. And to vanquish their flaming love, Nogas was made into an island that only manages to look at Anini-ni who was transformed into the mountain range that we see in Anini-y today.
Nogas Island from the mainland
although the island's beach looked really white from the mainland, debris of leaves scatter along the beach
relatively young mangroves
hermit crabs also abound the island, this one is searching for a new home
Next stop, Siraan Hot Springs. People say that the water flowing out of the rocks has enough sulfur that it can be lit to a flame.
Large slabs of rock in Siraan
another view of Nogas from Siraan
After some rest and a refreshing drink, we headed out to Anini-y's San Juan de Nepumuceno Church.
Anini-y Church / San Juan de Nepumuceno Church
inside the church
After photographing the church, we headed to Bry. Ingwan Batangan, Hamtic, Antique . We hiked up to Ingwan Batangan Falls. The trail was really slippery and we had local kids serving as guides. I hesitated on bringing my camera out of my bag since I was dealing with water, so I only managed to photograph the falls.
And just as I thought that the journey was over; I twisted my ankle on a rock on the way back to the van, causing me to fall down to the murky water and take an unplanned bath. I landed badly and adding insult to injury, I popped my left shoulder socket off. Good thing I had the compulsion of bringing my brother's waterproof bag that day, my gear could have been screwed. And on the way down, it was like de ja vu because I remembered I had a dream of the event happening but my gear was all wet because my bag was not water-proof. Lesson learned, always bring a water-proof bag.
Marveling at Marbuena
After the wrath of several typhoons, the sun is slowly showing up. And since it is the semestral break, teens are eager to leave the comforts of their home to see what the "outside" has to offer.
In this generation this can mean two things though; one: go to the island of Boracay and party till the wee hours of the morning or go out of town and party till the wee hours of the morning... hmmmmm.... right..
But there are some people who are the exemption to the standard rule. These people are rebels of their generation. They don't want to go to gimmicks, clubs and parties, all they want is the peace and quiet that only mother nature can offer.
There are many islands who can offer what these "anti-party" people want. And Marbuena is one of them...
view of Panay island and Marbuena's sand bar
people come here to observe the Lenten season
Mt. Pan de Azucar
parked boats
insects are abundant in the island
mangroves
Panay Island
rocky beach
old tree
mangroves flourish in the island, sadly, parts of it is plagued by thrash
there are several species of birds that calls Marbuena their home, the most prominent are the night herons and the local sea hawks
moss
bats hanging out
at dusk, bats start to fly around Marbuena to look for food
Mt. Kanlaon, Negros at dusk
night heron
sunset at Marbuena
Panay Island, dawn
Marbuena, sunrise
birds zero in to Marbuena as they come home after a night's feast from the neighboring islands and from the mainland
the last bird to comeback to Marbuena
a night heron spreads its wings
birds riding the thermals
local drug smugglers used to catch monkeys and stuff their stomachs with illegal drugs, thus the term "shamu" (shabu and amo- the local term for monkey)
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