Wishing you all a happy holiday and hope 2010 brought some good things into your life. We’ve decided to stay in the Philippines for the holiday. I have about 3 1/2 weeks off from work, but will need to take care of other work in this time. It’s not that bad, especially considering where we’re living now, but it’s still tough knowing the vast majority of my coworkers are scattered across the globe or relaxing on white sandy beaches whileRead more
Posts filed in: Banaue
Speak kind words and you will hear kind echoes
Words of widsom from an open air classroom in the very isolated region of Banaue, Philippines.Read more
An act of affection in a moment of violence
It’s interesting to see how one culture’s normal activities may seem brutal or cruel in contrast to another. Take, for example, this particular afternoon spent in Banaue, Central Luzon, Philippines. We visited a very remote traditional rice-farming village nestled in the serene valley outside of Banaue, and lived, if for only an afternoon, as they do. For these gentle people, the act of killing a live chicken with your bare hands is just a daily chore – something as naturalRead more
2009: A year of change, travel, and adventure
One of my greatest interests in life is to travel, experience, and learn more about other cultures. There’s nothing like soaking up all that a new country has to offer. I feel immensely thankful that my career allows us to travel extensively (always wish it could be more but don’t want to be greedy). 2009 was a year of drastic, yet positive changes with our move from Indonesia to Philippines. Change is what defined this year. 2010 should be moreRead more
Rice preparation
The village leader separates rice from the sheath. Banaue, Philippines Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM Canon 5D Mk2 | f/10 | 1/400 sec | ISO200Read more
Elders of Banaue, Philippines
The woman on the left is 105 years old. The other two I believe said they were in their 90’s. Banaue, Luzon – PhilippinesRead more